10.) A baby eel is called an elver and a baby oyster is called a spat.

9.) Sharks and rays are the only species known to never get cancer. Scientists believe this may be because they have cartilage rather than bones.

8.) A blue whale’s tongue weighs more than an elephant.

7.) Oysters are usually ambisexual. Through their lives they change from male to female and back again numerous times.

6.) All shrimp are born as males, but slowly grow into females as they mature.

5.) Elephants can smell water from as far away as three miles.

4.) A group of twelve or more cows is called a flink.

3.) Birds cannot go into outer space. They use gravity to assist them in swallowing, so any bird would quickly choke and die in an environment without gravity.

2.) The duckbill platypus has been known to store as many as six hundred worms at a time in the pouches of its cheeks.

1.) Cows have been proven to give more milk when they listen to music!!!

Posted: October 31st, 2008 under Funny, Informative.
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4) Downtown’s: Not an errand boy (Japan)

This game show simply appears to be a case of torturing the contestants, they will have tasks such as repeating a tongue twister or they have to pay the consequences – a swift kick to the groin. The worst thing about this show is that the contestants are constrained the majority of the time so they are helpless. There doesn’t actually appear to be any sort of valuable prize either which makes it even more insane

3) Tonneruzu no Minasan no Okage Deshita (Japan)

This series has become famous for its human … (just replace … with any kind of event you would like to see – surfboard, Tetris, catapult, soccer, etc).

The insane thing about this show is that the contestants are all comedians hoping to get that little bit of fame, the sad part is that each episode is the same set of comedians! Something tells me that this show is the only fame they will get.

2) Distraction (UK version)

The reason we included the UK version instead of the US version of this show is quite simple, the US version will have contestants competing with each other while having their feet tickled, liquids thrown at them and other gross things to try and distract them.

The UK version takes thing to a new level, they would perform stunts such as stripping you completely naked and fire paintballs at you – try answer the question correctly now!

1) The Intercept (Russia)

The idea behind this show is insane (hence the number 1 spot), contestants get a brand new car – what do they have to do? Nothing, just drive it away. Oh did I forget to say that the car is equipped with a tracking device and you have to evade the cops for over 30 minutes? Whilst being dangerous in the fact you have to speed through the streets without anyone knowing what’s going on, it has been reported that only a select few actually managed to do it.

Posted: October 30th, 2008 under TV.
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5) Madam Fatal

If you have ever seen this comic book then you will agree it’s just a case of villains getting punch around by this old lady. Like all superheroes, Madam Fatal has one major secret – it was a bloke! The story line was that he was a retired actor who dressed up as a woman to try and rescue his kidnapped daughter.

4) The Red Bee

I think the creators tried to copy the theme of Spiderman and Batman but missed one vital point, the red bee fought crime with the assistance of bees. Yes, those little things you hate in the summer! He even kept this favourite bee, Michael in a compartment in his belt for special occasions.

3) The Whizzer

This guy is disappointing for a Marvel hero, whizzer was born when Robert Frank was bitten by a Cobra and saved by a transfusion of mongoose blood. This led to him having super speed… obviously.

The cartoon chicken he used to wear on his head as a helmet did him no favours either.

2) The Black Condor

This hero’s background doesn’t make much sense, his home town was raided by bandits when he was a baby and killed everyone besides Richard (The Black Condor). This then led to him being raised by Condors who taught him everything he needed to know, the usual stuff like talk, walk and eat, oh and fly…

I guess his background was similar to Mowgli from The Jungle Book aside he didn’t fight as much crime.

1) The Elongated Man

This guy isn’t so much of a superhero, he just happened to stumble across a ‘secret formula’ or a soda drink that gave humans the ability to become stretchy. Not sure what advantages that will have to his street cred as it’s not the manliest super talent is it.

Posted: October 29th, 2008 under Cartoons, Funny.
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11) Lil’ Scrappy

Being named after a small puppy cannot give a good image, especially when you are trying to rap about drugs, guns and violence.

10) 69 Boyz

They thought they was original when they named themselves after the year they were born (1969) but the negative sexual connotations will never be dropped.

9) Bubba Sparxxx

Again, this name will also give a sexual connotation but the name ‘bubba’ would not bring anything positive to that thought.

8.) Birdman

Can you remember the old cartoon staring birdman? Enough said!

7) Dreddy Kruger

Obviously this rapper was obsessed with the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, I can’t imagine how much that shattered his street cred when he was in growing up.

6) Devin the Dude

The word dude isn’t used much in today’s world and we all know why, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a rap artist’s song with the word dude in – never mind their name.

5) Eminem

Even though his initials are M M that doesn’t mean he should use his rap name after the small chocolates with cute mascots. I mean how can you take him seriously?

4) The LOX

For those that don’t know, Lox is probably the worst smelling fish I’ve ever smelt. Perhaps this also resembles their rap career.

3) Kenn Starr

This is clearly not his real name, the only reason he would name himself is so that he could call his first album ‘The Starr Report’. He should have done his research about the real Kenn Star and who he was.

2) Rhymefest

Let’s just hope his name didn’t inspire him for the name of his first album.

1) Shorty Shitstain

Is this guy real? You can just imagine your parents face when you come home and say you’ve bought a new album from this rapper, it’s every parent’s nightmare their child listening to rap – never mind from someone called Shorty Shitstain.

Posted: October 28th, 2008 under Music.
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5) The Karate Kid

While the Karate Kid is portrayed to being a super hero that makes one great handyman, not to mention he can take a good beating he has a very little understanding of Karate. Only knowing 4 moves severely limits his option when it comes to a fight.

Simply knowing the counter actions of these 4 moves will give you a huge advantage.

4) The whole A-Team

Looks can be deceiving because at first you wouldn’t fancy your chances against the whole A-Team, looking closer you will find out aside from their mass amounts of firepower they can’t actually use it properly. Their internal arguments, lack of focus and as mentioned their poor marksmanship will most likely lead them to their death – when they find an enemy that has half a brain cell.

3) Star Trek’s Worf

You have to admit that Worf wouldn’t be a preferred enemy as he is seen as having super strength, can use blades/swords and can make a scary sound. Remove all of that and you will find he really isn’t that strong – he cannot move very fast, seems to be really dense and not to mention wears comical uniforms (with no pockets) so you can be sure he is not hiding anything up his sleeves.

2) 3 Ninjas Tum Tum

So how can you beat a ninja? You probably can’t, they have superior strength, agility and abilities when it comes to fighting so you don’t want to get on the nasty side of one of these guys. However, with Tum Tum being only 5 years old it doesn’t leave much room for learning how to snap people’s bones with one punch – he’s only probably just been potty trained!

1) Batman’s sidekick Robin

Whilst is will be hard to look good next to Batman, Robin has proven himself to be little to no use in the crime fighting duo which places his at number 1. You can see this from the series because although he has the ability to throw punch after punch – none of them actually do any good in knocking the enemy out.

Posted: October 27th, 2008 under TV.
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5) Longest ear hair

This record is set by Radhakant Bajpai from India, it’s said that at the longest point the hair from the centre of his outer ear is 13.20cm which equates to 5.25inches! Whilst an incredible record it’s not something you would expect to see is it.

4) Longest distance Moonwalked in 1 hour

Back in 2006, September 10th to be precise, Krunoslav Budiselic decided it was time to set a world record for Moonwalking! Yes you heard me correct, this fellow managed to Moonwalk just over 3.2miles in 1 hour.

I’m not sure but if you have tried Moonwalking in the past you will know how difficult and energetic it really is, this man deserves some recognition but a place in the Guinness World Records?

3) Largest traffic cone collection

I’ve seen some weird collections out there but I never even knew people collected traffic cones, David Morgan is the proud owner of 137 different traffic cones designs which entitles him to a place in the Guinness World Records. Experts have stated that David owns two thirds of the entire traffic cone designs.

I’m not sure which is worse, collecting the cones or being the guy that knows how many types there are.

2) Pocket Knife with the Most Functions

Everyone remembers the pocket knives with all of the various functions, the more the better right? This one which was created in China and has set the record for the most functions on a pocket knife with a staggering 87 tools allowing you to perform 141 different tasks, talk about over the top.

1) Oldest male stripper

Bernie Barker started out his male stripper career at the age of 60, yes – started! His idea behind it was a great way of exercise after recovering from prostate cancer a few years before. It’s stated that he has won over 30 contents during his career but they have been somewhat vague – do we want to really know?

Posted: October 24th, 2008 under Funny, World Records.
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5) Caffeine

Almost everybody drinks coffee practically every day, after all it gives them that boost they need to continue throughout the day. Not many people realise the effect caffeine has on your body, take Starbucks for example, their notorious Frappuccino contains around 500 calories per cup!

That’s almost as many in fatty foods such as burgers and pizzas.

4) Trying to save money

Everyone is guilty of this, you go to the store and see the bulk packages of the items you want – buying these you automatically think you are saving money because you will not have to do another trip to the store. Wrong!

Usually when you buy in bulk you will begin eating/drinking the item at a quicker rate, so not only are you eating more than you would (making you fatter), you are wasting your money.

3) Eating with other people

Science has actually proven that by eating with other people will make us subconsciously eat more! As much as 20% per person, for example if you was out dining with a friend and they wanted to order a dessert after the meal – more than likely you would find yourself eating one as well!

2) Your mum!

Remember how your mum always told you to clean your plate as a child? This often sticks with us throughout adulthood and you will find yourself piling your plate up and devouring it without even realising how much you have just eaten. Studies have shown that it takes around 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain saying you’ve consumed food. You have no way of identifying how hungry you are so to be on the safe side – don’t pile up your plate!

1) The internet

The internet not only makes us fatter for the obvious reasons such as sitting down at a monitor for hours a day with no exercise but studies have shown that eating while you are distracted will allow you to eat more without even knowing.

Our brains are too focussed with what you are doing on the compute you are ignoring the fact you are eating. Have I just had 1 or 2 bags of crisps? I’ll just have one more…

Posted: October 23rd, 2008 under Truth Hurts.
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Scotland has become notorious for being the home for a varied range of habitats for a number of animal species. Thousands of nature watchers will visit Scotland each year to view some of the amazing sights and wildlife it has to offer, one of the great things in my opinion is the fact that because there are no bears or wolves you can expect to see an array of animals throughout the day in some places that you wouldn’t expect to. Should you require hotels in scotland then you are spoilt for choice.

5. Sheep

If you are visiting Scotland you will no doubt encounter a large number of sheep, like anywhere else in the United Kingdom sheep play an important role in wildlife and Scotland is no exception. There are around six common breeds of sheep in Scotland including the Scottish Blackface, Hebridean, Shetland, Cheviot and Boreray. You will no doubt see sheep grazing the hillside, along the road side and basically anywhere where there is grass - regardless if it’s on the cliff side, it’s amazing how the wind doesn’t actually knock them over the edge.

I’m not sure about sheep around the world but it’s fair to say that the ones in Scotland have something comical about them, it’s just the way they look at you or the things you see them doing while you’re walking/driving past.

Sheep have also played an important role in Scotland when it comes to science, back in 1995 scientists at the Roslin Institute of Edinburgh managed to successfully clone two ewes named Morag and Megan which was a worldwide breakthrough for genetic research.

4. Red Deer

Another very common animal you will see in Scotland is the red deer, currently Scotland is home to over 300,000 red deer which is on the increase each and every year. Rum and Jura are the places that you are most likely to see the majority of red deer as it’s isolated on the west coast of Scotland. Isolated areas are the ideal habitat for the red deer as they used to be hunted by both humans and animals in the past. You can guarantee that if there were wolves in Scotland this number of red deer would be reduced dramatically as they would be a key target.

Statistics have shown that over the last 40 years, the number of red deer in Scotland has doubled and despite their elegance and beauty, they are beginning to pose a threat to other species and their habitats.

Dedicated photographers will travel to Scotland to take photos of stags grazing the countryside as they turn a great view into a magnificent view!

3. Highland Cattle

Highland cattle in Scotland have many aliases, also known as Hairy Coos, Heilan Coos or Shaggy Coos they are one of the most recognised and photographed animal in Scotland. Take Hamish as a great example, found in Kilmahog, Callander he is probably the most famous and photographed cow in the whole of Scotland. All of the major Scottish tourist buses stop by his habitat to allow people from all over the world to see him, the fact he has been known to have a friendly and welcoming temper it also makes people want to visit.

They gained their nickname due to their appearance, they have a shaggy coat that provides protection throughout the winter and they have evolved since the early 1900s, they have gained the necessary skill of searching for food which also plays a major role in their survival in the mountainous areas in Scotland.

If you are in Scotland and see these cattle grazing in the wild you must remember to be careful around them, although they are not known to have a bad temper or lash out, they do have sharp horns on their head which could pose a threat to anyone in their path.

In the past the most common colour of the cattle was black whereas in over the years it has changed to the red or tan colours being the most popular. In fact, in today’s world it’s very rare to see black highland cattle in Scotland.

2. Puffins

If you are visiting Scotland during spring or summer you will see a number of puffins, almost one million puffins fly over to Scotland each year to lay their eggs and nurture their young before setting off back to sea at the end of summer.

To put this into months the puffins usually begin flocking to a suitable breeding site around April so that they can lay their eggs during May. That means during the following months of June and July the adult puffins have the task of gathering and bringing food to the young in order to keep them alive and healthy.

You are also likely to see species such as razorbills, gannets and other seabirds in Scotland, they can make your stay much more enjoyable as they are beautiful creatures that are full of colour. The major puffin hot spots are along the East Coast of Scotland, any of the regular boat trips would be suitable as some places can be difficult to reach by yourself.

1. Bottlenose Dolphins

Moray Firth has been claimed the second most popular destination for bottlenose dolphins in the north and this attracts many people to Scotland every year. Recent surveys have said that the average size of an adult dolphin in Moray Firth is just under four metres long which is considerably larger than the size of other dolphins around the world in places such as Florida.

If seeing dolphins is something you are interested in while visiting Scotland then you should be sure to visit Chanonry Point in Moray Firth, although dolphins can be seen all around the coast of Scotland its only here where they actually come within just a few feet from the coast line.

You can expect to see more and more dolphins coming to Scotland in the near future because as water temperatures across the world increase they will be seeking cooler waters.

Those are just a selection of some of the animals you can see when visiting Scotland, there are hundreds of other species ranging from birds to sea creatures that would provide a great experience for the whole family.

Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Informative.
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You will agree that Scotland is a place full of culture and tradition, formerly famous for its kilts, bag pipes and Celtic music it has so much more to offer than you may realise. Although these must see events take place throughout the year the majority of them will be held outdoors so if possible, visit Scotland during the summer months for the best experience.

5. Ceilidh

If you are into traditional Celtic music then you can’t afford to not attend a Ceilidh, you will get to sample some of the finest Scottish music to end the perfect visit. A Ceilidh is just a concert or informal event to allow people to socialise with friends and listen to live Celtic music, it often includes a lot of dancing but don’t worry – the dance is easy to learn so everybody will be able to relax and have fun at this event.

You will find all of the classic Celtic instruments being played at each Ceilidh such as the bodhran, accordion, flute, fiddle, bagpipes and tin whistles. The great thing about these is that the main hotels or clubs organise them every weekend so you can be confident one will be hosted during your visit.

If you are visiting Scotland during a special occasion such as Burns Night or Hogmanay, exceptional Ceilidhs will be organised so be sure to attend them!

4. World Pipe Band Championships

Typically held during the month of August in Glasgow you can expect to see the World Pipe Band Championships take place. If you are a fan of bagpipes then this is an event you will love, hundreds of bands from all over the world will travel to Scotland to take part in this extraordinary event that lasts the whole day. You will also see a large number of tourists attending because not many people can admit they have seen a live bagpipe championship take place.

Aside from other events such as the Tartan Day Parade or Pipefest you can guarantee that it will be the biggest bagpipe event you will ever see in your life.

If you have never heard a bagpipe then you will not realise how loud they actually are, imagine a number of bands rehearsing their song at the same time prior to performing live! It’s not something you see or hear on a normal holiday you can be sure of that.

3. Up Helly Aa

Although this event can be classed as more Norwegian than Scottish, if you are visiting Scotland during January it’s definitely one to attend. Held in Shetland it has gone down in history as the largest fire event in the whole of Europe, it celebrates when the Vikings no longer had influence over the people in Shetland.

If you are unable to attend the Up Helly Aa in January there is something similar that you can attend, the Torchlight Procession which is part of the Hogmanay event, Edinburgh. This is just a much smaller version of the real Up Helly Aa event but will have a lot of similarities such as the burning of the Viking ship, costumes and a mass amount of people joining in the fun!

I would strongly recommend trying to attend the original event in January if possible, it will be a day to remember

2. Highland Games

If you are visiting Scotland throughout the summer then you have no excuse not to visit the highland games, being held in most Scottish cities on the weekends you won’t be too far from this event during the peak season. For those who are not sure what the highland games are, it’s basically a set of unique Scottish events ranging from bagpipe playing, dancing and various athletic games.

Some of the most famous games that are included are The Braemar Gathering and The Cowal Highland Gathering. The Cowal Highland Gathering is always held in Dunoon and has been names the largest event of its kind whereas The Braemar Gathering has become famous due to one or more member of the British royal family attending it on a regular basis.

With that in mind if you are able to visit one of the larger highland games you will not be disappointed, I mean how can you not fine watching grown men performing athletic events wearing kilts funny? The highland games in the smaller cities will still be enjoyable for the whole family so it’s definitely worth attending at least on whilst you are visiting Scotland.

1. Edinburgh Military Tattoo

One of the most sought after events in Scotland is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, tickets for this event actually sell out as far as 9 months prior to starting which would be understandable if it was a once a year event. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is held most evenings throughout the month of August so if you are interesting in attending, buy your tickets as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

The event itself is held at the esplanade castle in Edinburgh and it’s a fact that this event on its own will attract tens of thousands of people each and every year. It said that around 9,000 people visit the show each night it’s performed which is on the increase every year. In the near future you can expect the tickets to instantly be sold out within just a few days of going on sale.

One of the reasons I think it’s so popular is the location of the event, it’s adds a great sense of tradition being held in a real castle in Edinburgh. The event itself involves a performance from hundreds of bagpipers, drummers and other musical instruments playing songs with military precision – it’s a unique performance that will be probably the best one you’ve seen in your life! The other reason why it’s becoming more popular each year is the fact of foreign military bands starting to take part in the show, this will obviously attract people from all over the world to come and watch it.

Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Informative.
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5) Wushu

Not many people have heard of Wushu, it’s the martial art that Jet Li was a champion in, also in the Star Wars movie – Darth Maul did a little Wushu!

Although the fighting is actually choreographed down to the second you have to be impressed by the skills required in this art to avoid getting stabbed with a long pole. Did I forget to mention they have weapons!?

4) Rotorsports

Watching the track and field events it makes you think how much cooler it would be if the teams where in helicopters, some of these can reach speeds up to 200 mph. It’s just like Formula One but an added risk of being hundreds of feet in the air.

3) Speed Skiing

Being claimed the second fastest none motorized sport in the world there was a world record of 156 mph in 1992 as skydiving took the first position. Imagine going down a slope on skis faster than the speed limit on any road! One mistake will surely send you to your death, it’s been said that if you were to fall over the suit would be melted due to the friction and burn you to death.

2) Tug of War

The classic game that was often played in the playground, it’s an easy concept and true test of strength. Why shouldn’t it be in the Olympic Games?

There are also 55 nations that compete in the World Championship, they have laid out all of the rules in a 84 page rule book. Not sure how many pages are needed to say you have to pull as hard as possible…

1) Pistol Duelling

Back in 1906 Pistol Duelling was an actual Olympic Sport, however the teams used to shoot mannequins often dressed up in clothes to make it more authentic. It was polled amongst the favourite sports to bring back just before the 2000 Olympics, it actually finished second which just goes to show what the crowd are after – a brutal murder sport.

Posted: October 21st, 2008 under Sports.
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