The Weird and the Wacky!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:07 pm

Bruv;1483081 wrote: How about this then ? Mind boggling or what ?

Amazing! The Kid's learnt to use sounds to "echo-locate". Bats also use sharp clicks, though these are ultrasonic. I can still hear bats clicking as they chase insects, so I'm happy enough with my ears!

Never known a human do this, though....

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:47 pm

How about this remarkable guy....

I couldn't do this if you gave me a LIFETIME, let alone 3 days!:wah:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:46 pm

I remember seeing Stephen Wiltshire, many years ago on BBC TV, when he was a boy with unbroken voice. He was shown the Houses of Parliament, taken back to the studio and he set about drawing this very intricate building. I cannot remember how long it took him to do his wonderful drawing but it was within an hour, if I'm not mistaken. His drawing was as accurate as a photograph ! His command of the perspective was brilliant! Totally mind-blowing! I've tried to find a video of this programme but failed, so far, unfortunately.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:32 pm

G#Gill;1483167 wrote: I remember seeing Stephen Wiltshire, many years ago on BBC TV, when he was a boy with unbroken voice. He was shown the Houses of Parliament, taken back to the studio and he set about drawing this very intricate building. I cannot remember how long it took him to do his wonderful drawing but it was within an hour, if I'm not mistaken. His drawing was as accurate as a photograph ! His command of the perspective was brilliant! Totally mind-blowing! I've tried to find a video of this programme but failed, so far, unfortunately.

What an incredible photographic memory for detail! One fairly short chopper flight followed by 3 days drawing Rome entirely from memory. Amazing!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:35 pm

If these skulls were full of brain tissue, there's a fair chance that when alive, the "owners" were rather more intelligent than us, as intelligence takes (usually) a sizeable leap when the brain develops beyond approx.800 cc's.

More research needed, though.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:00 pm

And if you thought the Paracas skulls were large, check these out! Both the Bible and the Quran mention giants...

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:03 am

Smaug;1482864 wrote: That's an interesting link, FourPart. Years ago, someone made a copy of the Egyptian glider and threw it to see if it flew. It flew nicely!

The gold South American "ornaments" are clearly NOT insects or birds, as none of these have a vertical stabilizer or rudder (whichever it is). Interestingly, the one featured here was analyzed by an aeronautical engineer who stated that if this "ornament" was built to conventional aircraft construction standards using modern materials and equipped with a jet engine, it would fly!! This object is listed as an OOPART ( out-of-place artifact).

Interesting topic, especially as MODERN powered flight has only just passed it's 100th birthday....

Well, they went and did just that!! And, of course, Mr Von Daniken would be involved!:wah: As I've already said earlier, some of his theories are thought provoking and basically sound. This one's solid gold! (If you'll pardon the pun)

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:20 am

Smaug;1483282 wrote: Well, they went and did just that!! And, of course, Mr Von Daniken would be involved!:wah: As I've already said earlier, some of his theories are thought provoking and basically sound. This one's solid gold! (If you'll pardon the pun)

I too have found Von Daniken's writings very enthralling and thought provoking, and whereas many critics of his work have been very scathing, in my opinion these people seem to be very narrow-minded. Although he does stretch some stuff, there is an awful lot more that is very plausible and near the mark.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:47 pm

G#Gill;1483320 wrote: I too have found Von Daniken's writings very enthralling and thought provoking, and whereas many critics of his work have been very scathing, in my opinion these people seem to be very narrow-minded. Although he does stretch some stuff, there is an awful lot more that is very plausible and near the mark.

Yes, none of the other authors seem to get as near to the crux of the theory as Von Daniken, though not for want of trying. Maj. Keyhoe makes some very interesting observations though, especially about UFO's, Project Blue Book (formerly Project Sign) and Majestic 12 (the supposedly unbiased group set up to investigate the veracity of these UFO reports).

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:10 am

Such efforts for some dogs to resist having a bath ! :yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:37 am

G#Gill;1483402 wrote: Such efforts for some dogs to resist having a bath ! :yh_rotfl

He didn't want to know about that, did he?:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:57 pm

Animals can be very endearing and amusing, not to mention dexterous and clever/observant...

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:21 am

What a screamer of a prank this is!!

I would never do a thing like this to a driving instuctor..:wah::yh_liar

Felt a bit sorry for the kindly lady instructor, though. The chap in the blue shirt got everything he deserved, IMO!

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:36 pm

That poor woman instructor was drowning the screaming of the tyres !!! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:50 pm

G#Gill;1483517 wrote: That poor woman instructor was drowning the screaming of the tyres !!! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I wonder if the car's interior smelled a bit unpleasant afterwards...:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 2:02 pm

This car's a real shed...

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:19 pm

Ahh, out on the open road, just you, your friend and......... the setee??:wah:

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 3:14 am

I find it difficult to believe that an examiner, who would need to be an experienced driver, wouldn't be able to immediately recognise that the car was obviously under the control of someone who knew what they were doing & recognised it to be a prank.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:39 am

FourPart;1483606 wrote: I find it difficult to believe that an examiner, who would need to be an experienced driver, wouldn't be able to immediately recognise that the car was obviously under the control of someone who knew what they were doing & recognised it to be a prank.

If I got into a car with a sweet and innocent-looking young lady behind the wheel, L plates fore and aft, and a somewhat under-confident demeanour, and clumsy car control, I doubt that I would have "sussed" the ploy until she revealed her not-inconsiderable drifting skills! That's the point when I'd be challenging her to a contest!! ( 15 or so years ago, I used to be a performance Kart-race instructor, though this was weekends only).

Even IF the instuctors were "in the know", it's still an amusing clip, IMO. I love a highly competent showoff!! :-6

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:20 pm

This one's even faster.........Go for it, Bodrodz! :-6

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:22 am

Smaug;1483657 wrote: This one's even faster.........Go for it, Bodrodz! :-6

84.4mph? That's nothing. I was stopped once doing 130mph on the M25 (and the cop didn't even mention my speed - phew). But 84.4mph. If they're honest, most motorway users have cruised at much more than those sort of speeds. When I was going to Christchurch on the A35 on Marcus last week - fair enough, Marcus can only make 53mph, but even when I was going at full throttle I still had traffic overtaking me as if I were standing still.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:09 pm

FourPart;1483681 wrote: 84.4mph? That's nothing. I was stopped once doing 130mph on the M25 (and the cop didn't even mention my speed - phew). But 84.4mph. If they're honest, most motorway users have cruised at much more than those sort of speeds. When I was going to Christchurch on the A35 on Marcus last week - fair enough, Marcus can only make 53mph, but even when I was going at full throttle I still had traffic overtaking me as if I were standing still.

But Bodrodz was in a gravity racer, no engine at all! For my money, 84.4 MPH in a glorified kiddykart is quite something, as is not being "hung out to dry" by the police for doing 130mph, you spawny fellow!:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:32 pm

However, gravity racing can be just as risky as full-on motor-sport! Well held, my son!! :yh_clap

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:43 am

This should be an Olympic sport! The balance and control required to skate like this is outstanding. Not without it's perils, though! :-6

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 3:29 pm

Well, I'm gonna be busy for a while, so I'll leave you all with these ...:driving::-6

This is one of my fave's...:-6

All hail the unforgettable Mr. Felix Baumgartner! :yh_worshp

See y'all soon!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:48 am

And you thought spider-Man was a cartoon character....:wah:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 3:13 pm

Smaug;1484210 wrote: And you thought spider-Man was a cartoon character....:wah:

That is amazing, Smaug !

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:26 pm

I was totally amazed myself! Didn't think anyone could climb something that large, difficult and dangerous at that speed. Notice the jump to gain that finger-hold!!:eek::yh_ghost

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:39 pm

To anyone contemplating skiing 'off-piste', check this out!

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 5:24 am

Smaug;1484305 wrote: To anyone contemplating skiing 'off-piste', check this out!

I knew there was a good reason why I never felt the urge to go skiing !!!! :yh_nailbi :yh_worry

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:09 am

He was a very lucky fellow! I doubt he could get away with that twice!!

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 12:35 pm

This is priceless ! You've just got to laugh ! :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 3:26 pm

That's a stunner, G#Gill!! Can't believe none of those officers noticed the 4 blokes in black tumbling hastily into the car outside the bank! The mind boggles!!:yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Tue Aug 18, 2015 3:32 pm

What do you make of this, then? They call the world's oceans 'inner space'; not hard to see why... Apologies for the poor sound quality.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:21 am

This is most intriguing, Smaug. Not sure how anybody can 'fiddle' some of these pics and I feel that, on watching these videos, there is a distinct possibility that such creatures may, in fact, exist !

Post by **LarsMac** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:50 am

You'd be surprised what can be done these days with film.

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:00 am

LarsMac;1484407 wrote: You'd be surprised what can be done these days with film.

True, although we have only explored a fraction of the cubic volume of ocean on this planet. Not much would really surprise me, as regards maritime discoveries. The Coelacanth was supposed to have been extinct for millions of years, until they pulled one out!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coelacanth

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 12:41 pm

Here's another strange 'un!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:00 pm

And finally......It would probably BE finally if you bumped into one of these!!

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 3:19 am

That little creature will be quite big when it gets to adult size !!!! :yh_rotfl

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:03 am

G#Gill;1484480 wrote: That little creature will be quite big when it gets to adult size !!!! :yh_rotfl

I wonder how much food weight it would need per week to survive? At least 10 skin-divers, at a guess!:wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:58 am

I checked this place out myself on Google Earth (near Point Dume,Malibu), and it's definitely NOT photo-shopped. As to what it is, or who built it, and why, that's anyone's guess....

But it's BIG.

Not sure about the supposed UFO splashing into the ocean, or the assumption that it's a UFO base, but the structure itself looks artificial. Maybe it's truly ancient and was on the old shore-line before sea-levels rose?

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:56 am

I've always maintained that Dolphins are very intelligent, and empathic creatures. Mankind should not be hunting them, or abusing their trust!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:30 pm

This is one lake you wouldn't want to swim in even in a 'suit'...

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:03 am

Call that a sports-car? The bicycle's faster!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:01 pm

When the French come up with something like this, it makes me wonder why we're

'piddle-arsing' around with HS2....Especially as HS2 will probably never show a profit!

That's not a train, it's a rocket on wheels!!

Yes, I would love to have the driver's job!!

Though neither weird or wacky, I thought it was worth a look!

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:48 am

The sea harbours quite a few secrets, though some are too big to be kept long...

Don't panic, the consensus it that it's fake!

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:25 pm

Well ! What can I say ? :wah:

Smaug · Post by **Smaug** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:48 pm

That was a clever and unusual stunt! Never seen anything like it!! :yh_rotfl

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:20 am

Just a little light relief to raise a wee titter or two !!