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December 21, 2024

Watch 10,000 LEGO Bricks Go Against a 300-Ton Hydraulic Press in a Match for the Ages

LEGO blocks may be tiny, but they are definitely mighty—just ask anyone who has ever stepped on one. Since humans seem to be no match for a single block or a dozen, the team at Hydraulic Press Channel appears to have found a worthier competitor in their heavy machinery. To measure the strength of LEGOs, they built a slab of 10,000 blocks and tested it against their 300-ton hydraulic press.

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December 1, 2024

Video Reveals How the Incredible Deer in Nara Bow for Food

With its temples, shrines, and landmarks, Nara is one of the most historically and culturally significant areas of Japan. However, the city is perhaps most famous for its free-roaming deer, especially around Nara Park, who are considered protected messengers of the gods, according to Shinto beliefs. The sacred deer of Nara symbolize a unique spiritual harmony between humans, animals, and nature, and for many visitors, they’re a highlight of their trip to Japan.

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September 24, 2024

Two-Legged Bear Is Spotted Walking Around the Woods on Its Hind Legs

Bears are known for being fearsome beasts, but one particular creature has attracted attention for thriving in his environment despite his unique condition. The nameless bear in question is a healthy and vigorous two-legged bear that walks on its hind legs, spotted in West Virginia by a man named Kirk Price. The man saw the bear in person once and has caught footage of it on his trail camera at other times.

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August 22, 2024

Haunting Final Footage of Now-Extinct Animals Reminds Us What’s at Stake

Some well-known extinct species, such as the dodo, have been gone for centuries, meaning that there are no photos of videos that show us what they really looked like. But there are dozens of other creatures that have disappeared over the last 150 years. Though lower in quality than what we're used to today, several of them have at least been recorded by media.

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