Chemicals make the world run… well the entire world is made up of chemicals. If you had to deconstruct everyday food into its chemical makeup, you would be left with an extremely long grocery list of organic compounds that will take longer to read than to eat said food product. Here are some infographics from the blog Compound Interest, which teach you some of the science behind everyday food.
The daughter of Bob Geldof, Peaches Geldof, was found dead in unexplained circumstances in her home on 7 April. Just 24 hours before she was found dead, Peaches shared a haunting image of her as child with her mother, who passed away from a drug over dose in 2000.
No-one is exactly sure of the details surrounding this man’s misadventures in Camps Bay yesterday afternoon, but one thing is for sure – he drove around at high speed down wrong ways and ended up wrecking a large steel fence and between seven and nine cars.
This bride-to-be is pure class. On her way to Barcelona for her hen party, she and her friends assaulted another bridesmaid on the plane from Manchester. Please enjoy this footage of mile-high white trash.
Two historians claim they have found the Holy Grail, not sitting in a long forgotten tomb or cave filled with snakes, but in a museum. But maybe it’s too much bling for a carpenter to afford.
George W. Bush will be remembered for his controversial decisions during his tenure as President of the US, but thanks to hackers we will remember him for his nude self portraits. Please enjoy the elderly statesman’s attempt at nude art.
If you’ve ever taken up the role of Best Man at a wedding, please be advised that Bradley Bredeweg did a better job than you. Here’s the best best man wedding performance you’ve ever seen, bitch.
This is mental. A 16-month-old child was almost hit by a truck on Thursday in Gauteng. Traffic police say that the child was walking along the N1 near the Grasmere offramp, with no parent or caretaker in sight.
Happy Friday. Here’s a surprisingly subtle documentary short from Vice, covering the growth of cannabis in Swaziland. They delve into the socio-economics of the place, and discover that most of the pot in Swaziland is grown by grannies trying to make ends meet. Obviously they get their hands on Swazi Gold while they’re there.
Or not? Maybe take this with a pinch of salt, but the rumours won’t quit. The media first got hold of the idea that Bruce Jenner may be wanting to become part of the fairer sex when he had his Adam’s apple shaved. His family members denied a possible sex change when this whole fiasco started, but the rumour mill is abuzz again.
If you ever wanted the template for how James Franco hooks up with random women, today is the day that you get that template. It goes like this: James meets fan. Fan posts selfie and tags James. James direct messages fan. James asks fan if she’s 18. James asks fan if he should rent a […]
We are sad to tell you that the positively spectacular #IsearchMyCity competition brought to you by Black Key Diamonds, NAC Makana Aviation and the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa is now closed. BUT, we are very happy to tell you that we have a winner! Was it it you? Keep reading to find out…
The Kremlin has announced that Putin’s divorce has been finalised. Back in 2008 rumours buzzed that the Russian President was going to divorce his wife and hook up with former Olympic gymnast, Alina Kabayeva.
Nigella’s confession of a coke habit has put her on the US no-fly list. Witnesses say she was bounced from boarding a flight bound for Los Angeles, and did not look particularly happy.
A while ago, artist Clayton Pettet claimed he would lose his virginity on stage under the guise of art. Well, the media took hold of his idea and his performance piece was highly anticipated. What happened? A sex stunt… And loads of bananas.
The BBC reports that there has been a sharp rise in the purchase of fake HIV test results in Uganda. Persons testing positive for HIV are compelled to purchase negative test results from health professionals in order to secure work. Infection carries a heavy social penalty in Uganda.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest Christian TV network with their headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, is certainly not modest. It looks like they briefed their interior designer to leave just a couple spots free of gold.
Miranda Kerr is smoking hot. The kinda hot straight woman would switch teams for. This is who the stunning supermodel would like to be lesbians with.
Maybe you don’t remember or know of the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult. As cults go, it ended in a mass exit (suicide) of 39 members in 1997. A recent article about them, not only divulges about their affinity for technology but how they funded themselves through web design.
When someone rips out a smartphone to take a picture, it’s kinda obvious. No private eye, sneaky paparazzi or sly photographer can snap a pic of their target, without a smartphone sized bullseye spooking their prey. This new light-bending iPhone 5 cover, COVR Photo, solves this tricky conundrum.
No-one does white-trash like the Brits. A 27-year-old jailed murderer is set to become Britain’s youngest grandfather. The current holder of the title was only 29 when he was crowned with this dubious honour.
Things might not look so peachy right now, but Cape Town is doing us a special meteorological favour this weekend for the Taste Of Cape Town. Take a look at these numbers.
A famous British lads’ magazine is shutting its doors thanks to, what a leading senior female journalist termed, a “tsunami of internet porn.” We wonder if Oscar Pistorius’s obsession with YouJizz added to the tremor..
There aren’t many venues in Cape Town which cater for the modern day ‘wine and dine’ crowd. Our man on the ground, Steviemyboy, took young Sophie for a spin and found just the place..
What’s worse than crashing your Porsche GT3? When the car is not yours and some Jo’burg boet captures the moment in all its glory. Please enjoy the worst test drive ever.
Local car-purchase start up, 7days.co.za lifted off exactly 365 days ago. They have officially survived the 12 month timeline of death that so many businesses fall prey to. Not only have they survived, but they’re starting to eat a lot of their competition’s lunch. With a weakening Rand and rising petrol prices, consumers are looking […]
Hark! Worldly travelers should heed these hand signs. Knowing them might save you from landing in hot water with the locals. Crossing your fingers may be perceived in the west as wishing for good luck, but in Vietnam it’s a lewd sign for female genitals.
Pout it like Beckham. Victoria and David Beckham’s oldest son makes his modelling debut. The 15-year-old Brooklyn Beckham, has inherited his mother’s pout and his dad’s looks.
Malaysian authorities have issued a new version of the last words spoken by the cockpit of the still-missing flight MH370. It is not clear why the Malaysian authorities got it wrong the first time, or why it took so long to correct.
The moment when a R4.3 million supercar became a massive and expensive paperweight has been caught on film. Watch as a matte black Lamborghini Aventador brings London to a stop in this three-car smash. Car lovers might want to look away.