Chef's Hands Made Of Steel

Don't try this at home! 

'Superhands' chef takes cooking to the extreme by dipping his bare hands into BOILING fat. Kann 'Superhands' Trichan can bury his hands in boiling fat and sieve fried chicken with his own fingers. Amazingly the 50-year-old - a world record holder - walks away with no blisters at all. Mr Trichan, from Chiang Mai, in Thailand, said: 'When I put my hands into the oil it feels hot but it doesn't burn or blister my skin. I can fry rice, chicken, and many things with just my bare hands.'

Bizarre Deaths In History

Steve Irwin (1962 – 2006)

Stephen Robert Irwin, known simply as Steve Irwin and nicknamed “The Crocodile Hunter”, was an iconic Australian television personality, wildlife expert, and conservationist. He achieved world-wide fame from the television program The Crocodile Hunter, an internationally broadcast wildlife documentary series co-hosted with his wife Terri Irwin. Together, they also co-owned and operated Australia Zoo, founded by his parents in Beerwah, Queensland. He died in 2006 after his chest was fatally pierced by a stingray barb whilst filming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ship MV Steve Irwin was named in his honour, christened by his wife Terri, who said “If Steve were alive, he’d be aboard with them!”

Death

On 4 September 2006, Irwin was fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray spine while snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, at Batt Reef, which is located off the coast of Port Douglas in Queensland. Irwin was in the area filming his own documentary, Ocean’s Deadliest, but weather had stalled filming. Irwin decided to take the opportunity to film some shallow water shots for a segment in the television program his daughter Bindi Irwin was hosting, when, according to his friend and colleague, John Stainton, he swam too close to one of the stingrays. “He came on top of the stingray and the stingray’s barb went up and into his chest and put a hole into his heart,” said Stainton, who was on board Irwin’s boat the Croc One. The events were caught on camera, and a copy of the footage was handed to the Queensland Police. After reviewing the footage of the incident and speaking to the cameraman who recorded it, marine documentary filmmaker and former spearfisherman Ben Cropp speculated that the stingray “felt threatened because Steve was alongside and there was the cameraman ahead”. In such a case, the stingray responds to danger by automatically flexing the serrated spine on its tail in an upward motion. Cropp said Irwin had accidentally boxed the animal in. “It stopped and twisted and threw up its tail with the spike, and it caught him in the chest. It’s a defensive thing. It’s like being stabbed with a dirty dagger.” The stinging of Irwin by the bull ray was “a one-in-a-million thing,” Cropp told Time magazine. “I have swum with many rays, and I have only had one do that to me…

5 Coolest Classic Cars

Pontiac Bonneville Special (1954)

The Pontiac Bonneville Special was a purpose-built concept car unveiled at the General Motors Motorama in 1954, the first 2-seater sports car Pontiac ever produced. Designed by renowned designer Harley J. Earl and hand built by Hommer LaGassey and Paul Gilland, the Special was an experimental car, a two door, grand touring sport coupé that incorporated innovative breakthrough styling like an all-plexi canopy with gull-wing panels on a sleek fiberglass body. Two Special prototypes, one painted metallic bronze and one emerald green, were built with the intention of unveiling them simultaneously at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf in New York and the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1954.

The design of the Special drew its visual impetus from America’s fascination with aeronautic and rocket design in the 1950s, employing a wind-tunnel inspired profile and high-tech bright work throughout the body, hood and grill. Glass covered recessed headlights, like those on the 1953 Corvette, two rows of louvers on the fenders and twin “silver-streaks”[2] on the hood that lead to functional air scoops were it’s most distinguishing features. The rear end styling was its most over-the-top visual cue. Featured between two rather bold fender fins were ultramodern twin exhaust chrome-ports, similar to today’s Porsches, and a custom spare tire enclosure with space-age wheel disc that gave the car a jet-powered appearance.

Interior styling in the Special was state of the art for its time, and indeed would pass muster against today’s computer-designed automobiles. The dashboard was a sleek, wing like design that incorporated a clean horizontal layout of working instruments that gave the interior a futuristic cockpit look. Even underneath the dash, the gauges were sealed in by a contoured metal facia with brushed finish, assuring by Earl that no detail would go unnoticed. Between unique, parabolic shaped, leather bucket seats lay a matching metal, center console with functionally modest gear shift handle, twin vent-control levers, and ignition key slot. Centered over the three spoke, Corvette-style steering wheel was a single, large speedometer that read a top speed of 120 mph.
As of 2006, both cars still exist, belonging to Joseph Bortz of Highland Park, IL. One of the 2 existing 1954 Bonneville Specials was last seen in 2006 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, selling for $2,800,000 (+8% commission).

Colorful Droplets Captured In High Speed

There is so much scope in High Speed Photography that no matter how many times we explore we are sure to find something new and interesting. In reality there is hardly possible to catch the very moment: to see a splash of water or glass smash. And high speed photography helps us to enjoy these subtle things. But we just keep wondering how skillfully these photographs are done.

This blog post is a great source of inspiration as it presents the freshest collection of colorful droplets captured in high speed. Enjoy the time!

Nokia 500 Unveiled

Nokia 500 unveiled : 1GHz chip with Symbian OS

Nokia has introduced a new model with Symbian Anna shipping in the latter part of 2011. This is the 500 series aimed at entry level touch screen 3.2-inch 1 GHz processor.

Bizarre Predictions That Might Turn Out To Be True

1. Invisibility cloak

According to scientists, invisibility cloaks are not only possible but they are a few years away from being created. The creation of invisibility cloak is based on metamaterials, tiny structures smaller than the wavelength of light, that allow light not to reflect but to bend around an object and re-form on the other side. So far, the technology works on a microscopic level and in only two dimensions.

Comic Comparison - America vs Japan

Fun comic introducing some curious differences between the Japanese and the Americans. I’m sure it was created by someone from Japan.

Some Nasty Parasites Found In The Body

You'd probably seen the horror that is the leech named T Rex who gets into girls' nostrils. Now prepare to see even more nasty things that live inside humans…

Hookworm

 

An infestation of hookworm can cause nasty blisters and lesions on the skin. You might also get a fever and vomit a lot. It's really not pleasant - and they infect over 500 million people a year.

Top 10 Most Evil Pope

Evil is a familiar and ugly face. Rearing and peeking around dimly lit cities and alley ways at night, evil stealthily rapes, murders and tortures its victims. While a majority of black-hearted, evil men and women are brought to justice in today’s world, it is sad to know that some sources of evil cannot be vanquished as easily as a court verdict. Perhaps more abhorrent than that, is the fact that evil still hides away waiting to take more victims. Worse still is the plagued history of truly evil acts that have been committed throughout all nations. When evil deeds are done in the name of God, they not only scar our histories with shame, they blaspheme in the highest against our benevolent creator. It is only at the very pit of evil where all things are frozen in Hell from the constantly lamenting, flapping wings of Satan do we find places for the men described here. Those who’ve propagandized and spread evil throughout the world while sitting on the Throne of Peter have claimed justification through the Lord. Evil Popes have riddled the history of the Vatican more frequently than most nations have ever seen a tyrant ruler. What is to follow may disturb you, upset you and ideally cause you to shed a tear over the tragic misdirection of the evil that has been demonstrated within the office of the papacy.

*Note: As a disclaimer for this somewhat controversial topic, the statements following have been verified across several esteemed informational sites and books. Though the information presented is widely accepted as fact, not all sources will cite the exact information presented, if they cite information on these topics at all. The List Cafe and author’s opinions are not expressly represented in what is to follow. Thank you.

10 Habits That Can Kill Your Brain

The brain is a vital organ which is the controlling center of the central nervous system. Brain organize and coordinate most of the movement, behavior and homeostatic body functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, body fluid balance and body temperature.

The brain is also responsible for functions such as recognition, emotion, memory, motor learning and all other forms of learning. It is indeed a lot and a very complicated task. Here is a list of 10 activities that can damage our brains and its proper functioning.

10 Fascinating Facts About Cats

By: PetMD

Got a cat? While you probably know lots about the furry feline, we bet there are some fantastically fun facts you don’t know.

Top Causes Of Death In Human

Death, it is as inevitable and inescapable as…well, there is nothing with which it compares. There is just no way around it. Without death, however, there would be no human race. There would be no room for it. We have one planet, just one. As part of a checks and balances system we have to die in order to continue to exist as a species. Every human being understands this, deep down, at our core. With our population growing faster than our life spans can check our growth, we will very soon outgrow our living space so without knowing it, we help death along by killing enough of our own to try to maintain the balance. Nature does her part as well. Here are the top ten things that kill people most in the world so that we do not become extinct as the dinosaurs before us that faced a similar problem (and you see how that turned out).

All numbers are approximations taken from various sources and refer to worldwide deaths.

Gun "Silencers" Don't Make Them Anywhere Near Silent

“Silencers”, also known as “suppressors”, on guns don’t make them anywhere near silent. Silencers primarily only suppress the noise due to the pressure wave from the rapidly expanding propellant gases. This is only a portion of what makes a gunshot loud. The primary other source of noise in a gunshot is the sonic crack created by the bullet (for bullets that exceed the sound barrier, which is a large majority, unless they are modified to specifically be subsonic).

The Lunartic Cycle

A bike that’s got a really unique combination of different wheel sizes, a toothed belt drive and hub less rear wheel! The USP being the gyroscopic effect of a large wheel aiding speed and more road-surface contact adding stability. The small front wheel saves space and enhances maneuverability. For a change, here is a concept that goes into a working prototype to prove its point.

Seriously Overloaded

Looking at these photos, you'd think they might have more space....

American-British Translation Guide

American English or British English; are they the same? Well, they're not actually the same hence you'd find the choice of choosing either one when using the computer. So what's the difference? The following picture might help you....

American English vs British English

Credit : 2dives.com

Microorganisms Under A Microscope

Are you used to having seen one of these creatures? Yes, if you are a lover of microbiology, and “swallow” everything that has to do with this topic. Otherwise, they are all around us, but you can not see them because they are too small. Hidden, tucked, this small but very complex beings live their lives. Their external structure reminiscent of the animals much larger than them. The diversity of microorganisms is really amazing and interesting, and these photographs enable us to learn more about the world around us, which is incredible.

10 Strangest Laws Around The World

Actually, not all are strange. All have perfectly good reasons why they existed in the first place; probably the difference in culture, believes and understanding made us think that they are weird...

01. Singapore

In a bid to keep the streets of this super-efficient city clean, the authorities in Singapore decided in 1992 to ban chewing gum completely. Stick to a mint.

8 Popular Myths Busted

 

Myth: Muscles Turn Into Fat When We Quit Exercising

This is impossible simply because muscle and fat are composed of totally different cells. While exercising you do not produce more cells (hyperplasia) but only increase the volume of the existing ones (hypertrophy). When you quit exercising your muscle cells just relax. Muscle mass maintaining requires very small amount of energy, 13 calories per kilogram daily. The persons who exercise have more needs for food so they can maintain and increase their muscles. When they suddenly quit doing exercises their need for food decrease and their muscles stop increasing as well. In other words, it is true that the food they eat after they quit exercising turns into fat because they are not active anymore, but it is not true that the same thing happens with their muscle cells. It will be more like… a magic.

Logo Dan Tema Hari Kebangsaan

1970 - Tema : Muhibah dan Perpaduan
1971 - Tema : Masyarakat Progresif
1972 - Tema : Masyarakat Adil
1973 - Tema : Masyarakat Berkebudayaan Malaysia
1974 - Tema : Sains dan Teknologi Alat Perpaduan
1975 - Tema : Masyarakat Berdikari 


1976 - KETAHANAN RAKYAT

Lima lembaga manusia melambangkan lapisan rakyat yang berganding bahu membentuk satu tujuan dan cita-cita kemakmuran dan keselamatan negara. Tema "KETAHANAN RAKYAT" ditulis melengkung di atas menjadikan rekabentuk ini bulat dan bertangkup melambangkan keteguhan negara.
Rekabentuk ini juga berupa rebana ubi menggambarkan satu masyarakat yang berkebudayaan. Bulatan tadi membendung perkataan '31 Ogos' sebagai Hari Kebangsaan. Lima lembaga manusia juga mencerminkan lima prinsip Rukunnegara yang menjadi landasan kepada matlamat negara. Warna yang digunakan ialah warna-warna daripada bendera Malaysia.