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Culture Buzz These images are stunning. Authorities are still trying to figure out the cause of a massive pileup on Florida's Interstate 75 highway early Sunday that left at least 10 people dead and 18 more injured. These photos of the post-crash carnage—which look like they're straight out of a disaster movie—put the enormity of the tragedy into perspective. (h/t Fark)
Culture Buzz Surreal and unsettling photos of the massive cruise ship after it capsized off the coast of Italy. As of this writing, 6 people are dead and 14 are still missing.
Culture Buzz For those of you who got engaged over the holidays, watch out. And for those of you who enjoy free open bars, drink up. Crash Corsage is the ultimate wingman for crashing weddings.
Science Buzz More conspiracy fodder! This 13-pound, 43-inch metallic sphere crash landed in Namibia about a month ago, and speculation as to its origin ranges from alien technology to satellite innards. But mostly this post is an excuse to dredge up the trailer for “Spaceballs.”
Culture Buzz His body does two full midair flips and is hurled more than 40 feet…but he's okay, folks! Recorded in Brazil.
An FBC-1 “Flying Leopard” fighter jet crashed during an air show in southwestern China on late Friday morning, injuring one pilot and leaving another pilot unaccounted for. You can see the pilot eject at 0:32 before the plane goes up in flames. (via.)
An 85-year-old woman hit the accelerator instead of the brake, causing her to smash into Orange County's Rock N' Road Cyclery. “She was concerned that her purse had spilled and didn't want to get out of the car,” said the store manager. “I think she was actually in shock.” (via.)
I suppose anything’s worth a shot these days to get people to tune into network television.
I hope he's okay. Also, there's some speculation that it's fake and will be a viral ad, but even if that's the case it's a damn funny one. (via reddit.com)
Amateur video of the immediate aftermath of the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, shot from Berlin, Pennsylvania on September 11th, 2001. This footage was recorded by the late Dave Berkebile, whose family only now released it to the public. Berkebile's commentary is understated and eerie: “It shook the heck out of the house. I don't know what else is happening. They rammed one into the Pentagon and into the World Trade Center and we're watching it on TV and this one happened.”
The best go-kart and dune-buggy related fails in one single video. (via)
And when I say “we don't play Mario Kart,” what I mean is “we don't tow your friend behind the car on his big wheel.” I would judge Australia, but I'm sure people do the same dumb stuff here. (via reddit.com)
From an air show in Wisconsin, an F-16 skids off the runway and crashes nose first into the ground. The pilot, badassly, merely walks away from the wreckage.
Celebrity Buzz This is just heartbreaking. While visiting the death scene of Ryan Dunn, 'Jackass' co-star Bam Margera recounts getting news of the accident that killed his best friend.
NYPD fines man for riding outside of the bike lane. Man films what happens when you try to use NYC bike lanes. Hilarity ensues.
Celebrity Buzz Today the wrestling community lost a very important man. So did the fashion community.
Celebrity Buzz A video sampling of Macho Man's work. Whether extemporizing with “Mean Gene” Okerlund for a WWF interview or selling the hell out of Slim JIms, this was a man who gave his all. He will sincerely be missed.
Celebrity Buzz Very sad news. It's being reported by TMZ that professional wrestling icon “Macho Man” Randy Savage has died in a car crash. The accident reportedly happened today in Tampa, Florida. Savage, born Randall Mario Poffo, was 58-years old.
Culture Buzz The Centers for Disease Control posted a tongue-in-cheek article about preparing for a zombacalypse on their blog. Their blog subsequently crashed from all the traffic. But those lovable nerds at CDC got it back up and running!
Bunny bathtime is the new hot thing. All the bunnies are doing it…
