Studio Drift brought their drones back to Black Rock City for another incredible show. This year's performance had the Man talking some steps before regrouping and becoming a tribute to Burning Man Cofounder Larry Harvey, complete with his signature Stetson.

The artists of Studio Drift propose creating the illusion that the body and soul of the Man might rise up and walk. They suggest an innovative use of drones and the chance to be more sustainable in our "walking dreams" as we come together in a moment of change and transition. They note, "The Base is built up out of blocks with the proportion 2:1 … [symbolizing that which is] man made. It's a reference toward humans trying to structure everything around us into the most logical building block. It's the foundation our dreams are built on top of…"

In Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dignitaries were cutting the ribbon to celebrate the opening of a new footbridge when said bridge collapsed. Fortunately, nobody was injured. Video below. From The Guardian: Spectators shouted in apparent glee as the VIPs struggled to get off the crumpled wreck[…] One of the… READ THE REST

One of the most epic advertising campaigns of all time, "Gorilla" rescued Cadbury Schweppes in 2007 after a "leaking pipe at Cadbury's Marlbrook plant, near Leominster, Herefordshire and this was discovered in January with samples sent to an independent laboratory where a rare strain of salmonella was identified" leading to a recall of over a… READ THE REST

On September 3, 2022, Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside of his house. Much of German's work involved deep and intricate investigations into the city's criminal empires — he wrote the 2009 book Murder in Sin City: Death of a Casino Boss, and most recently hosted the Review-Journal's true… READ THE REST

If you're a modern person, there's no shortage of things keeping you stressed and, as a result, causing you to experience muscle pain. And while there may be plenty of methods to try and alleviate stress, nothing can really beat the power of a massage (no, not this massage). If you're looking to mitigate some muscle pain but can't… READ THE REST

While visiting the dentist is anything but a good time, the way your mouth feels after a regular cleaning makes it all worth it. And it just makes you realize how dirty your mouth feels during the time between these semi-annual trips, and, according to Healthline.com, your old plastic toothbrush simply doesn't cut it anymore, as… READ THE REST

We all have things we love to do at home when nobody else is home, like chowing down on our favorite guilty pleasure snack or walking around in our birthday suits. But most of the time, it's hard to spend time alone, especially when you live alongside family members or housemates. And if you want to get lost… READ THE REST

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