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    Deaf toddler’s reaction to hearing father’s voice for first time is priceless

    The news of the world is chock full of terrible tragedies befalling otherwise innocent people and whatnot, so let’s shake things up with a truly heartwarming story that’s guaranteed to brighten you day. Pictured here is Grayson Clamp, an absolutely adorable 3-year-old who was born without the nerves for...
  • New App In Iceland Stops Incest Before It Happens

    “Bump the app before you bump in bed.” That’s the new slogan for a new app in Iceland which boasts the ability to stop people from accidentally getting it on with someone they are related to. It’s a problem in the isolated country which homes only 320,000 people.  Too...
  • Are mice about to become extinct?

    As consumers continue to flock towards portable computers under the form of smartphones and tablets, the thought occurs, is the mighty computer mouse, as we’ve known and loved it, for the last 30 years or so, ready go the way of the Dodo Bird and disappear? Strictly speaking the...
  • iPad Saves Wedding

    It’s the stuff TV commercials are made of… but in this case the reality behind the reason is more heart wrenching and awesome than any ad company could come up with. Two days before 25-year-old Dana Levit was going to marry the love of her life for 10 years,...
  • The see through car factory

    Many car makers make many claims, but few would invite the public into the factory to see first hand what they do. In fact, few would welcome prospective buyers onto the factory floor to help build their future car. Not so VW in Dresden, Germany. This video is worth...
  • Coffee spill sparks hijack panic

    An accidental coffee spill was behind a hijacking alert that caused a Frankfurt-bound United Airlines flight to make an unscheduled stop in Canada. One of the the three crew members in the cockpit spilled a drink onto radio equipment when the plane encountered light turbulence – and as most...
  • Five days in a bathroom without Internet: Day One [video]

    Mark Malkoff, the guy who wanted to see if he could get a bunch of strangers to carry him around New York City is back in action. This time he is seeing if he can beat his Internet addiction by camping out in his apartment’s tiny pink bathroom for...
  • Flying car gets FAA approval

    As a car, the Terrafugia Transition could be said to be found somewhat wanting in the looks department – it is an ugly beast, but it is an ugly beast that is approved for use both on the ground and in the air. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
  • Biodegradable Bone Screws May Spare Patients the Blade

    Bone screws are described by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as being “used for internal fixation more often than any other type of implant.” They are a versatile little piece of technology that has helped many people recover from painful injuries only to need surgery again because many...