Ross Brooks

Dolphin Dies After Tourists Force It To Pose For Too Many Photos

After becoming stranded on a beach in Sanya – China’s Honolulu – a dolphin eventually died because too many tourists forced the animal to pose for photos while it awaited rescuers. The incident would appear to be another point against Chinese tourists, especially following the events in May when a teenager from Nanjing defaced a 3,000 […]

11y ago

china|environment|Politics

China Threatens Serious Polluters With Death Penalty

As China steps up it’s environmental efforts around the country, state officials make it clear that the death penalty is an option when it comes to the issue of serious polluters. After admitting last month that cancer villages exist within China, the communist state continues to make new green pledges and increase their commitment to […]

11y ago

canada|Deportation

Canadian Crooks Illegally Dumping Squirrels Across The Border

In what has been a secretive undertaking, Canadian residents in Ottawa have been illegally dumping squirrels across the border into Quebec. This slightly bizarre form of deportation has apparently been going on for years. A resident from one of Ottawa’s posh neighborhoods called Westboro recently noticed a squirrel in his neighbour’s humane trap and offered […]

11y ago

Arkansas|environment

Exxon Sued After Emails Reveal They Misled The Public About Oil Spills

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and State Of Arkansas decided last week to sue Exxon after emails revealed the company had misled the public about what was really happening during one of their most recent oil spills. It was nearly three months ago that Exxon Mobil’s Pegasus pipeline ruptured in Mayflower, Arkansas spilling hundres of thousands […]

11y ago

animals|china

Live Animals Trapped In Plastic Bags Sold As Souvenirs In China

In what seems like a sick joke, it’s been revealed recently that live animals trapped in plastic bags are being sold as souvenirs in China. Known for their propensity to eat all kinds of animals and not pay much attention to their treatment, it’s still shocking to see such a twisted tourist attraction coming out […]

11y ago

africa|animals|conservation|environment

Every Newborn Baby Gorilla Gets Their Own Festival In Rwanda

Newborn baby gorillas don’t happen every day in Rwanda, but, when they do, it’s as good a reason as any to throw a festival. It’s understandable that the country would make a big deal out of every new ape that’s born – they are one of the most endangered species in the world. There are […]

11y ago

environment|Japan

Bike Parking That Sucks Your Two-Wheeler Underground

When it comes to parking your bike, the issues of location, availability, and safety are all important – which is why you might want to consider storing it underground from now on. As bikes continue to a popular alternative mode of transport, the issue of storage is one that can’t be ignored. It definitely wouldn’t make sense […]

11y ago

south carolina|technology

Updatable License Plate Could Alert The Police When A Vehicle Is Stolen

While it’s normally quite easy for someone to act natural while driving a stolen car – the situation might be more difficult if it’s equipped with an updatable license plate and flashing the words “STOLEN”. A small company in South Carolina is attempting to introduce electronic license plates for the state’s cars and trucks. The […]

11y ago

technology

Chevy Volt Now Comes With $4000 Cash-back

As the electric car market starts to get more competitive, Chevy have decided to start offering a $4000 cash-back incentive on the 2013 version of their Volt model. There is also an incentive on the 2012 model that can be worth up to $5000 according to Michelle Malcho, a Chevrolet spokeswoman. She also mentioned that it’s […]

11y ago

art|genocide|News|Politics

Mass Grave in Washington DC Contains Over One Million Bones

The National Mall in Washington DC recently became the home of a mass grave that contained more than one million bones. While these particular bones may not be real – made from clay and papier-mâché – they still represent a very real issue happening across the world. Set up as a “visible petition”, the bones are meant […]

11y ago

environment

World’s First Floating Self-Sustainable Office

Two years ago, a group of artists, engineers, and architects conceived the idea of building the world’s first floating self-sustainable office. Last week, their dream became a reality in the form of the Exbury Egg, a self-sustainable pod which was launched in an estuary of the River Beaulieu in the UK. Stephen Turner is the […]

11y ago

Dubai

Dubai Sustainable City Will Be Powered By 600,000 Square Feet of Solar Cells

The Dubai Sustainable City development is the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates and will use an impressive amount of space to house the solar cells required to power it. Construction of Dubai Sustainable City is planned across four phases. The first batch of 100 villas and townhouses within the city will […]

11y ago

Comic Books|Entertainment|Movies|superman

An Infographic To Show How Much Money Superman Has Made Over The Years

If you’ve ever sat and wondered how much money the Superman franchise has made over the years, then you’ll be glad to hear that FinancesOnline.com have commissioned an infographic to work out exactly that. The first Superman comic appeared in 1938, and, since then, the franchise has taken shape in everything from merchandise to big […]

11y ago

technology

Ford Cut Their Production Time By 25% With 3D Printing

As the cost of 3D printing continues to decrease, it seems some companies such as Ford are keen to make the most of the technology in order to cut their production times significantly. Despite the technology being relatively dated at more than 10 years old, it continues to find new uses across a variety of […]

11y ago

animals|Business|china|food

China Moves To Buy The World’s Largest Pork Producer

China’s plans to buy the world’s largest por producer only act as further proof that the country may have an insatiable appetite. Even though half of the world’s pigs reside in china – over 470 million – it might not be enough to satisfy the country’s growing desire for meat products. As the number of […]

11y ago

technology

Audi Will Find Parking Spaces For You

While Audi works on their self-driving car, the company has added the ability for their cars to find parking spaces for you. This will probably come as a huge relief to those who have spent hours driving around the city trying to find a space without any luck. Using the car’s navigational system – provided […]

11y ago

china|environment

Nicaragua Canal Built By China Will Rival Panama’s

Nicaragua is reviving century-old plans for a canal that will be built with the help of China. The new canal will bridge the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and come into direct competition with the Panama canal, which until now has been the only waterway between the two oceans. This soon-to-be-built route through central America will […]

11y ago

technology

A New Electric Bus That Can Be Charged In 15 Seconds Flat

A Swiss company that specialises in robotics has developed the technology for an electric bus that can be charged in just 15 seconds. Based on current battery technology, this is a task that has so far been difficult to achieve by other companies. The buses would use a method called “flash charging”, which involves the […]

11y ago

animals|food

Lion Burgers Are All The Rage In The US

Whether or not you’ve ever thought about what a lion burger would taste like, it seems people across the US are developing a taste for it. This has raised concerns amongst experts who want to know where the meat has been coming from and what kind of impact it could have on wild lions. Every […]

11y ago

disney|Los Angeles|News

Disney Plans To Save A Terminal From LA’s Oldest Airport

Disney can finally go ahead with plans to save a terminal from LA’s oldest airport – after 10 years of research and ongoing negotiations. Grand Central Air Terminal is what the company has had it’s heart set on for years, a building located North of Los Angeles in Glendale, California. Serving as a monument to […]

11y ago