Richard Swanson, 42, set off from Seattle on May 1 hoping to dribble a soccer ball all the way to Brazil. A truck hit him in Lincoln City, Oregon, less than two weeks into his trip. [BBC]
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May 15, 2013
Man killed by truck while dribbling soccer ball to Brazil
Arson attack on Kyoto animation studio leaves at least 33 dead, dozens injured
Japan and much of the world is in shock after an arsonist entered a Kyoto animation studio, doused the interior with gasoline and set it on fire, killing at least 33 people and injuring dozens of other people who were in the building. Kyoto Animation Company (KyoAni), where the attack took place, creates anime and […]
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Horrific video of a dozen victims crushed by shipping container
It’s not often that police will post video directly from the scene of a crime or emergency, but this footage from Nicholasville, Kentucky’s Officer Baker offers a harrowing and instructive warning about the dangers of poorly-secured shipping containers in transit. It’s hard going: twelve casualties, all crushed beyond human hope.
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The death of Yuri Gagarin
At the BBC: “New details have emerged about the air crash on 27 March 1968 that killed Yuri Gagarin – the first man in space.”
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Save over 50% on this collision-detecting dash cam
People who ask themselves why they need a dashcam usually have one thing in common: They’ve never been a serious collision. Even in fender benders, these gadgets can save you an immense amount of time and hassle, stopping headaches before they even start. If you’re looking for a reliable starter cam, the myGEKOgear Orbit 110 […]
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Juice up on the go with this power bank/wireless charger combo
There’s no shortage of wireless chargers out there. So when one scores a Best of Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show, we take notice. And, those industry nods mean good news for just about anybody with a smartphone, because the HyperCharger X Wireless Charger means there’s no excuse for losing power when you’re out […]
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Save over 75% on this 5-piece Damascus chef's knife set
Once you’ve cut steak or poultry with some actual quality knives, it’s really tough to go back to those budget blades you bought at the department store a couple of decades ago. Consider that a fair warning about this 5-Piece Professional Damascus Chef’s Kitchen Set. The holiday discount makes it easy to buy for a […]
