Category: Fun
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Behold the Octopod mechanical octopus submarine (model)
Definitely something out of my worst nightmares, via Laughing Squid O.P.U.S. V from Sean Charlesworth on Vimeo.
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James Bond’s swim trunks to be auctioned off for charity
Yes, now is your chance to buy the original pair of La Perla “Grigioperla” blue swimming trunks worn by Daniel Craig as he emerged from the sea in ‘Casino Royale’, expected to go for up to £5,000 at Christie’s on October 5. Read for instance Herald.
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Princess Maxima of the Netherlands swims Amsterdam canals for charity
Princess Maxima was a surprise entrant in Sunday’s Amsterdam canal swim to raise money for a nerve and muscle disease charity, completing the 2K course in 50 minutes and was welcomed by her husband crown prince Willem Alexander and daughters at the end. Read for instance Dutch News
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Between Two Horns – Ricky Berens
The University Co-op sits down with former UT swimmer and now 2-time Olympic gold medalist, Ricky Berens. Via Texas Swimming.
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Baby Hippo Learns to Swim
A baby hippo at San Diego Zoo gets swimming lessons from mom. And he needs more of them, me thinks.
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12-Story High Water Balloon Drop
Not so sure how safe that is. You can see more ‘hilarious’ water balloon pranks here on Makeuseof.
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Michael Phelps Throws Retirement Party in Vegas
“You would’ve thought partying was an Olympic sport the way Michael Phelps, 27, took over Las Vegas over the holiday weekend.” See ET
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Camera lost underwater, recovered with great video
On August 18, 7 Action News photographer Chris Jones was shooting underwater scuba video of the ship wreck of the William Young. While surfacing, Chris lost his personal camera in the rough waters and it kept recording as it fell over 110 feet, right into the cargo hold of the wreck. Chris was unable to…