In 1960, USAF
Capt. Joseph W. Kittinger stepped from a balloon-supported gondola at
the altitude of 31,333 meters (Approx; 102,800 ft). In free fall for 4 minutes
and 36 seconds at speeds up to 614 mph and temperatures as low as -94
degrees Fahrenheit, he bravely opened his parachute at 5,334 meters (17,500 ft). Joseph Kittinger set world records for the highest parachute jump, longest
parachute free fall, and the fastest speed by a human being through the
atmosphere. He also set the record for the highest ascent in an open
gondola.
Friday, 16 August 2013
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Dolphins have a better memory of social interactions than any other animal.
Aside from humans, dolphins have a better memory of social interactions than any other animal. Recently, a separate study showed that dolphins call each other by name, so this new information gives further insight into the intelligence that dolphins possess and the importance of social behavior in their lives.
Saturday, 10 August 2013
Monday, 5 August 2013
World's first lab-grown burger is eaten in London
The first lab-grown burger, made in the Netherlands with stem cells
taken from a dead cow, has been cooked and served up. This one cost £215,000, but could the technique become a sustainable way
to provide the world with meat? Scientists took cells from a
cow and, at an institute in the Netherlands, turned them into strips of muscle
that they combined to make a patty.One food expert
said it was "close to meat, but not that juicy" and another said it
tasted like a real burger.
Sunday, 28 July 2013
Saturday, 27 July 2013
Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug
This red travel mug has an analogue temperature gauge front and centre, which will informing you of your drink's hotness at any given time. Plug the 12V adapter into your car's outlet and keep your beverage warm in transit. When you arrives at your destination, it will retain its warmth due to thermal insulation technology.
Belle Hop Travel Door Alarm
This security device is very simple and easily to attached to any door to offer you with peace of mind while you sleep, just simply hang it from the door knob and place the clip in the door jamb. If it senses vibration, the 95 dB alarm will sound. The perfect alarm for hotel rooms, dorms, or any room you would like to guard.
Sunday, 21 July 2013
Saturday, 20 July 2013
One of the most famous Footprints ever made.
Wearing special lunar boot overshoes, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin stepped onto the moon on July 20, 1969, and made this now-famous footprint.See this image and more in “Suited for Space,” which opens at the Museum in DC on July 26th. One of the most famous Footprints ever made. Estimates given micro-meteor impacts, solar radiation: a single bootprint lasting for at least, One Million Earth Years.
Guy Save a little five years old girl
He chased a car on his bike for 15 minutes to save this 5-year-old girl who was snatched from her front yard in Pennsylvania. Respect, honour, love. I can proudly say humanity is still exist!Finally we are seeing responsible caring teens. Great things happen when great people step up and do good. I'm so proud of you.
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