Dividing by zero?

Dividing by zero?
We all know that you can't divide by zero — it's one of the first things you learn when you learn multiplication and division in school. But most of us never really learn *why* that's the case.

January 30, 2018 at 09:16AM
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Scientist Tests Out A Neodymium Magnet So Strong It Can Move A Mouse

Scientist Tests Out A Neodymium Magnet So Strong It Can Move A Mouse
If you put a big magnet next to a mouse, the mouse will exhibit an effect known as diamagnetism, which will push the magnet away. It's pretty cool.

January 29, 2018 at 04:58PM
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This Racing Truck's Suspension Is Unreal

This Racing Truck's Suspension Is Unreal
The suspension on this trophy truck can't have been cheap, but it certainly does its job.

January 29, 2018 at 12:32PM
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Woman Steals UPS Deliveries From Person's Porch, Walks Into Some Instant Karma

Woman Steals UPS Deliveries From Person's Porch, Walks Into Some Instant Karma
Not to be deterred by injury, the woman and her accomplice still made off with the packages.

January 29, 2018 at 08:46AM
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Mason Worker Is So Good At His Job That He Doesn't Even Need Scaffolding To Do It

Mason Worker Is So Good At His Job That He Doesn't Even Need Scaffolding To Do It
Normally, when you're applying cement to a wall, most workers might rely on scaffolding to reach the higher sections, but no, not this guy.

January 26, 2018 at 04:33PM
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This Is Probably The Most Sadistic Video Game We've Ever Seen

This Is Probably The Most Sadistic Video Game We've Ever Seen
Whoever designed this, our hats off to you: You're one cruel, ingenious bastard. And we mean that in the best way possible.

January 26, 2018 at 12:04PM
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This Guy's Dad Reflexes Are Absolutely Astounding

This Guy's Dad Reflexes Are Absolutely Astounding
What would have been a very good entry into the "kids falling over" genre turned into an absolute classic in the "dad reflexes" genre.

January 25, 2018 at 08:37AM
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Whoa, Magnets Can Do Some Pretty Crazy Stuff When They Get Near Copper

Whoa, Magnets Can Do Some Pretty Crazy Stuff When They Get Near Copper
Copper isn't magnetic, but its electrons can generate enough resistance to make magnets literally float.

January 27, 2018 at 03:57PM
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Burger King Made This Good But Weird Ad About Net Neutrality

Burger King Made This Good But Weird Ad About Net Neutrality
We're pretty sure their only interest in net neutrality is advertorial, but we're still clicking.

January 25, 2018 at 11:05AM
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Was Jet Li's Beretta Disassembly Move In 'Lethal Weapon 4' Possible? A Gun Expert Breaks It Down

Was Jet Li's Beretta Disassembly Move In 'Lethal Weapon 4' Possible? A Gun Expert Breaks It Down
Jet Li stands there, two guns in his face. And in the blink of an eye, he's ripped the slide off of Mel Gibson's Beretta. Was it a bit of movie magic, or can you actually do that?

January 24, 2018 at 09:10AM
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Here Are A Few Comically Simple Rules To Live By If You Don't Want To Sexually Harass Someone

Here Are A Few Comically Simple Rules To Live By If You Don't Want To Sexually Harass Someone
"Is it okay to give a woman flowers? Yes, as long as you don't put your penis in them."

January 27, 2018 at 07:35AM
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This Interview Of A Burglary Suspect Should Be In The News Blooper Hall Of Fame

This Interview Of A Burglary Suspect Should Be In The News Blooper Hall Of Fame
We don't know this man but we love this man.

January 24, 2018 at 08:14AM
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Absolute Maniac Puts His Hand In Molten Metal

Absolute Maniac Puts His Hand In Molten Metal
Welcome to Armenia, where... uh, dude, what are you doing?

January 24, 2018 at 12:45PM
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[603] Saflok Hotel Safe Override

[603] Saflok Hotel Safe Override
Or at least, double check that the hotel actually remembered to change the manufacturer override code.

January 24, 2018 at 08:14AM
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Holy Cow, This Is Probably The Coolest Dress We've Ever Seen

Holy Cow, This Is Probably The Coolest Dress We've Ever Seen
Wait, is this even a real dress?

January 22, 2018 at 08:06AM
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The Most Peaceful Snowboarding Video Ever Made

The Most Peaceful Snowboarding Video Ever Made
The deep powder. The beautiful glades. The calming carving pattern. The soothing sounds of "Clair de Lune" playing in the background. Yep. This video is perfect.

January 21, 2018 at 08:14AM
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Surfer Catches A Terrifyingly Huge Wave

Surfer Catches A Terrifyingly Huge Wave
Nazaré, Portugal has some of the biggest surfing waves in the world, and Sebastian Steudtner caught one to perfection over the weekend.

January 24, 2018 at 08:14AM
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Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman's Powerful Statement At Abuser Larry Nassar's Sentencing Hearing Is A Must-Watch

Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman's Powerful Statement At Abuser Larry Nassar's Sentencing Hearing Is A Must-Watch
Larry Nassar, a former doctor for the USA Gymnastics team, has pled guilty to seven counts of criminal conduct after admitting he sexual assaulted and abused girls under his care. More than 70 victims have spoken out in court against him, including Raisman.

January 21, 2018 at 08:14AM
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The Sobering Math Behind Speeding And Car Crashes

The Sobering Math Behind Speeding And Car Crashes
Think it's okay to go just a few miles beyond the speed limit? Maybe think again.

January 20, 2018 at 09:10AM
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Stars Size Comparison

Stars Size Comparison
Our Sun. It's really big. Vastly, stupefyingly huge. Just kidding, it's actually pretty small by the universe's standards.

January 20, 2018 at 08:04AM
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Holy Crap, Watch This Fishing Boat's Crew Bail Out Of Their Boat A Second Before A Bigger Boat Obliterates It

Holy Crap, Watch This Fishing Boat's Crew Bail Out Of Their Boat A Second Before A Bigger Boat Obliterates It
It's unclear whether the pilot of the bigger boat lost control of his vessel or just didn't see the fishers — either way, they were super lucky to escape unharmed.

January 20, 2018 at 08:04AM
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How Moving Images Work, Explained With A Slow Motion Camera And A Macro Lens

How Moving Images Work, Explained With A Slow Motion Camera And A Macro Lens
Those Slow Mo Guys are at it again, this time with an informative video on how our televisions and displays are able to fool our eyes into seeing motion and color with nothing more than three colors and a single line.

January 19, 2018 at 04:02PM
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We Did Not Realize Aircraft Carriers Could Go This Fast And Turn This Sharply

We Did Not Realize Aircraft Carriers Could Go This Fast And Turn This Sharply
You usually see aircraft carriers as stationary behemoths, but when they need to move, they can really truck it.

January 18, 2018 at 08:07AM
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This 35-Second Video Is The Most Delightful Thing You'll See All Week.

This 35-Second Video Is The Most Delightful Thing You'll See All Week.
It starts off good with a pug puppy in a bicycle basket, and it just gets better from there.

January 18, 2018 at 07:20PM
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Senator Cory Booker Explodes In Senate Hearing Over Trump 'Shithole' Comments

Senator Cory Booker Explodes In Senate Hearing Over Trump 'Shithole' Comments
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) dug into the Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for claiming to have forgotten whether or not President Trump called a set of developing countries "shitholes."

January 16, 2018 at 04:02PM
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Here's A Really Cool Hack On How To Tie A Tie

Here's A Really Cool Hack On How To Tie A Tie
You can always do it the classic way, but this is way more fun.

January 14, 2018 at 07:24PM
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A Super Interesting Demonstration Of How Well Different Ocean Barriers Handle Storm Surges

A Super Interesting Demonstration Of How Well Different Ocean Barriers Handle Storm Surges
A well-designed barrier might be the difference between severe flooding and no flooding when a storm surge hits — this demonstration shows which designs work best and why.

January 12, 2018 at 01:12PM
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This Timelapse Of A Log Cabin Being Built From Scratch Is Pretty Darn Amazing

This Timelapse Of A Log Cabin Being Built From Scratch Is Pretty Darn Amazing
From the cutting of the first tree to the laying of the last floorboard.

January 13, 2018 at 08:06AM
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Don Lemon On 'Shithole' Comment: 'The President Of The United States Is Racist'

Don Lemon On 'Shithole' Comment: 'The President Of The United States Is Racist'
The fallout from President Trump's incendiary comments about immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations continues, including this extended, unsparing statement from CNN host Don Lemon.

January 12, 2018 at 02:29PM
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Passerby Notices ATM Mugging In Progress, Knocks Robber Out Cold

Passerby Notices ATM Mugging In Progress, Knocks Robber Out Cold
There appears to be an MMA vigilante patrolling the streets somewhere in the UK delivering knockout blows to muggers.

January 11, 2018 at 03:08PM
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Guy Tries To Walk To His Car, Gets An Unpleasant Introduction To Black Ice

Guy Tries To Walk To His Car, Gets An Unpleasant Introduction To Black Ice
Look on the bright side — at least he didn't slide right in front of the car that drove by his house.

January 10, 2018 at 03:58PM
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Teacher Arrested For Asking Why The Superintendent Is Receiving A Raise When School Employees Haven't Gotten One In Years

Teacher Arrested For Asking Why The Superintendent Is Receiving A Raise When School Employees Haven't Gotten One In Years
Louisianna teacher Deyshia Hargrave was booked into city jail after standing up during a school board public comments meeting to ask why the local superintendent was receiving a raise.

January 9, 2018 at 01:15PM
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Watch Oprah Winfrey's Absolutely Incredible Speech At The Golden Globes

Watch Oprah Winfrey's Absolutely Incredible Speech At The Golden Globes
Oprah is the first black woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille award. By the end of her speech, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

January 8, 2018 at 08:08AM
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Puma Patiently Enjoys His Owner Giving Him A Bath

Puma Patiently Enjoys His Owner Giving Him A Bath
There's been no bloodshed so far, so we think he's enjoying the bath.

January 7, 2018 at 08:11AM
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What Should You Do If You're Bad In Bed?

What Should You Do If You're Bad In Bed?
Contrary to what you might think, physical attractiveness is not the most important factor in sex.

January 5, 2018 at 08:12PM
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We Can't Stop Watching This Master Woodworker Casually Hand Cut Dovetail Joints

We Can't Stop Watching This Master Woodworker Casually Hand Cut Dovetail Joints
Watching quality joinery being made is delightful, and woodworker Frank Klauz is so, so good at it.

January 6, 2018 at 08:01AM
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Brazilian Police Demonstrate A Clever Way To Get Out Of Super Tight Parking Space Instantly

Brazilian Police Demonstrate A Clever Way To Get Out Of Super Tight Parking Space Instantly
When you've got a suspect to chase and don't have time to maneuver back and forth for 45 seconds, this is how you do it.

January 5, 2018 at 08:07AM
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Boy Enters Water, Four Sharks Immediately Come Barreling Towards Him

Boy Enters Water, Four Sharks Immediately Come Barreling Towards Him
The only reason the boy survived this with all his toes intact is the stranger flying the drone yelled for him to exit the water upon seeing what was occurring from above.

January 3, 2018 at 03:09PM
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Car After Car Slips On Same Icy Spot, Devolves Into Thirty Car Pile Up

Car After Car Slips On Same Icy Spot, Devolves Into Thirty Car Pile Up
Where it stops, no one knows.

January 1, 2018 at 11:59AM
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Whoever Designed This Toy Train Track Is A Genius

Whoever Designed This Toy Train Track Is A Genius
We promise there's a happy ending for this train.

December 31, 2017 at 10:46AM
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