Chip Sandalwood
Patriotic American Movies: 10 Films That Honor the USA
For all the industries that have been shipped overseas, America is still the entertainment capital of the world. And what better way to celebrate our great nation than with its greatest exports?
In honor of July 4th, here are 10 patriotic classics that are sure to turn the silver screen red, white and blue.
Weird Cat Impersonates a Snake [VIDEO]
They say the best offense is a good defense, and that adage certainly holds true for this cat fight.
Though the white cat clearly has a few pounds on his spotted foe, once Patches goes into his Bruce Lee cobra-attack pose, the skirmish is basically over before it even had the chance to begin. Watch this cat turn into a snake below.
Garrett McNamara Surfs Record Breaking 90-Foot Wave [VIDEO]
In the world of big wave surfing, there’s Garrett McNamara and then there’s everyone else. Not content to simply surf by on big waves, McNamara recently set a world record for surfing the biggest: a 90 foot monster off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal. That’s taller than an eight story building!
Reporter Takes a Tumble During Zombie Attack at Haunted House [VIDEO]
When it comes to serious haunted houses, if they want to scare you, they’re probably going to scare you. So as much as ABC 7′s Kimberly Craig was hoping to walk out of Pontiac, Michigan’s 4-story, Guinness World Record holding Erebus Haunted Attraction with little more than a few goosebumps, ultimately she wound helpless on the floor, surrounded by zombies.
Real Time Footage of Eagle Colliding With Paraglider Is a Must-See [VIDEO]
There’s nothing like an eagle entangling itself in your parachute to turn a relaxing paragliding session over the Himalayas into a heart-pounding plunge to the ground. Fortunately for the Russian paraglider in this video, his reserve chute deployed without a hitch.
Man Breaks Record for Unicyling On Top of Beer Bottles [VIDEO]
How high do you really need to be to feel like you’re on top of the world? For 25-year-old German unicyclist Lutz Eicholz, the answer is only a few inches off the ground.
That’s how high he was when set the world record for the longest unicycle ride on top of a row of beer bottles earlier this year in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Lazy Chicken Takes Tortoise for a Ride [VIDEO]
When it comes to getting around, nothing beats the comfort and style of a tortoise. Sure there are faster methods of travel, but how many come with their own driver? Or feature premium tortoise shell styling inside and out? Just one, and that’s why more chickens choose tortoises when it comes to all their travel needs.
Gecko Fights Snake to Protect Friend [VIDEO]
If this video of one gecko saving another gecko from a deadly snake is any indication, you could do a lot worse than having a gecko look out for your safety. No wonder the gecko is the spokesperson for GEICO.
Cat in Pumpkin Costume Eating Pumpkin Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]
What’s cuter than a cat named Jumbo Pillow eating pumpkin strips while dressed in a pumpkin costume? Honestly, nothing. But if you don’t believe us, feel free to take a look for yourself.
Jerk Dog Totally Ruins Marriage Proposal [VIDEO]
When it comes to attacking cameras, people tend to do it because they don’t want to be filmed. When you see a dog going after a camera though, that’s usually because he’s looking for a new friend.
Such was probably the case in this video where a dog, cast aside by a surprise marriage proposal, leaves the happy couple to their premarital bliss and makes a beeline for the camera that was secret
’80s Matthew Perry Sitcom ‘Second Chance’ Predicted Gaddafi’s Death to the Exact Year [VIDEO]
As you might have heard, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has been killed. While the news came as a surprise, Gaddafi’s death was actually predicted by the short-lived, late 80s’ sitcom ‘Second Chance‘ in an episode set in the far-flung future year of 2011. Creepy!
Little Kid Demands Iron Maiden Song [VIDEO]
There are some things in life you shouldn’t cry over — spilled milk and baseball to name a few — but as far as we can tell, thrashing heavy metal is fair game. If you’ve got a hankering for something harder than The Wiggles but Mom just won’t put it on, why not break out the water works?
When you’re an adorable, toe-headed two-year-old like the kid in this video, a couple of tears may just be