Fossilized bones of a titanoboa snake were discovered in a Colombian Coal mine in 2002. The bones reveal that the titanoboa was the world’s largest snake at a ton and a half and 48 feet long. A model of the titanoboa is on display in Grand Central Terminal today. Tomorrow it slithers it way to [...]
Watch a man make a basket from a helicopter hovering 192 feet about the rim. After seeing this I think a 192 foot tall man would dominate professional basketball, but I’m no expert. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Filmmaker Casey Neistat is a New Yorker and bike enthusiast. In his time in the city he has had his bike stolen a number of times even when chained in a busy daylight area. He learned that his bike is simply not safe outdoors. He wondered if their had been witnesses to the bike thievery, [...]
David Lynch directed this 1991 PSA to help bring awareness to the fact that littering helps contribute to a growing rat infestation. The PSA feels more like a B horror movie from the 50s than a PSA from the 90s. And why is that bald guy acting so suspicious? It’s like he knows his litter [...]
Are they drilling for oil in Times Square? Not quite. But a new art installation from artist Josephine Meckseper entitled The Manhattan Oil Project might fool some tourists into thinking the drilling is real. Two twenty five foot “oil rigs” have been installed in a vacant lot on the corner of 46th Street and 8th Avenue [...]
The Sprinkles cupcake ATM went live in L.A. yesterday. Huffington Post went to check it out and made the video below. These cupcake automats will be coming to New York City this summer. Are you excited? Can we please get one of these that serves bacon? Thank you.
The New York Aquarium has begun breeding pot-bellied seahorses. Seahorses are considered endangered by international animal experts, so the New York Aquarium has taken up their cause. They are native to the coral reefs of Australia, but are threatened due to the popularity of using them as an ingredient in Chinese homeopathy. Seahorse fun facts: [...]
Park Ave from East 51st to East 67th Streets, from the Waldorf Astoria to the Park Avenue Armory, will be adorned with geometric sculptures by Venezuelan master Rafael Barrios. The 10 sculptures are amazing optical illusions. If they had eyes you would totally say that you thought they were following you. Check it out:
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World exhibit will be on display through March 4th at the Museum of the Moving Image. Admission is free from 4pm -8pm. Jim Henson’s Fantastic World celebrates the life, works, and imagination of Jim Henson. 120 artifacts are on display including drawings, storyboards, and props. Don’t forget Muppets! 15 muppets including Miss [...]
There are a lot of terrific shows to see, hear, and experience tonight and in the next few days. Whether you like classical music or rock opera there’s something for you. Get off the couch, get out of the sports bar, and get some culture tonight. Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar begins previews [...]