Solar-powered plane makes first flight in Switzerland
A solar plane has made its first flight in Switzerland ahead of an attempt to fly around the world next year. The revolutionary plane which can fly day and night without fuel is as light as a car and is the product of 12 years of research. “This is the first aeroplane ever which has […]
A family in Florida had an unexpected dinner guest on Friday evening in the form of a black bear. The bear was caught on camera having a bit of “me time” and enjoying a break in Daytona Beach. He was seen chilling on the family’s garden hammock for around 20 minutes before neighbours turned on the lights which spooked him. “Got in the […]
Dramatic flood rescue: Argentine farmers rush to save cows and horses swimming against current
Dramatic rescue operations took place on Wednesday after torrential downpours and flooding threatened the lives of cattle and horses in Argentina. Local farmers in the north of the country guided their cows, bulls and horses across a river to safety. The animals can be seen swimming and wading through the water, as they were anchored with ropes to small boats. Some […]
World Cup fever for astronauts on the International Space Station
As fans tune in from around the world to watch the World Cup 2014, there’s a few looking in from out of this world. “We want to wish all the teams and fans on the ground in Brazil a great World Cup. Have fun and have peaceful games. May the best win.” German astronaut Alexander Gerst will […]
Man trapped in Germany’s deepest cave
More than 100 rescuers are attempting to free a man who is trapped in a cave 1,000 metres deep in southern Germany. The 52 year-old man, who is one of the researchers who discovered the cave, was left with injuries to his head and chest after rocks fell on him on Sunday. He can’t climb back to […]
Cows beaten, hanged and whipped at Canadian dairy farm
An undercover investigation has revealed the terrible and cruel conditions cows are being subjected to at a dairy farm in Canada. Workers at the Chilliwack Cattle Company in British Colombia have been caught on camera viciously kicking, punching and beating cows with metal chains, pipes and rakes. Some of them even hang the animals in order to lift them from the floor. […]
Man slammed into roof after out of control lift rushes up 30 floors in 15 secs
This CCTV footage shows the terrifying moment a man is seriously injured after an out-of-control lift shot up 30 floors in just 15 seconds, crashing into the roof. The footage captures Jose Vergara entering the lift in a building in Santiago, Chile last Friday evening. At first, the doors close, but within seconds suddenly reopen, as the […]
Rideable suitcase scooter invented in China
Don’t you get sick and tired of dragging your suitcase around the airport? Well, this ingenious invention has your problems solved and a few heads turning as well. This motorised, drivable suitcase has come from the brilliant mind of farmer-turned-inventor He Liang-Ky from China. The three wheeled suitcase can reach up to 20 kilometres per hour (12 […]