Here’s an old gem from NPR science guy Robert Krulwich, about an experiment conducted by Harald Wolf and Matthias Whittlinger that seems to prove that desert ants can count their steps.

A young girl named Sadie delivers an inspiring message with the honesty, verve and innocence that you can only find in children. We hope she’ll stick to her words even when she’s older.

“Hey man, yeah I’m at the parking lot, and so is a tornado. What? Yep, it’s headed towards me. Huh? No, no I’ll be fine. I’m thinking of getting out of the car and punching it away or something.”

A lively Jack Russell named Jesse is happy to help his owner around the house, and now he can help you stay fit with his exercise video. Although we suggest leaving the treadmill handstand to Jesse.

Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200! But do watch this amusing Monopoly IRL movie trailer replete with references to the classic board game, from Rich Uncle Pennybags to the Community Chest.

This bike features cutting-edge styling to go with its modern energy source. With its continuously-variable transmission and belt-drive, it can hit speeds of 120mph, with a range of 185 miles.

This pocket-size gadget crams 19 tools into a single keychain-friendly metal block. Measuring just 1-7/8″ x 1-5/16″ x 1/4″ when folded, it opens to provide just about every tool you need in a pinch.

Heck, we didn’t even know The Great Wall of China had a luge ride, but it does, and it looks like a total blast. Here’s a POV video captured by a rider as he speeds through the Mutianyu section of the Wall.

Looking for a stylish and unique way to protect and carry your MacBook? Silva’s briefcases are made from caramel bamboo, imparting a warm natural shell to your modern plastic and metal gadget.

With both Portal 2 and Mortal Kombat (9) in stores this week, we’re just as confused about which of these two awesome games to put into our consoles too. TheGameStation has the optimal solution.

The Audi A3 e-tron variant offers a turbo, direct-injected 1.4L 4 cylinder with 211 hp; combined with the 27 ponies from the 20kW electric motor, the vehicle goes 0 to 60 in 6.8 seconds. Video here.

Top Gear scares the crap out of the gang, strapping them and their ragtops in the back of a cargo plane for a lovely view of the ground. And that’s not the most dangerous thing about their trip.

Not only do these artist-designed wooden eggs look really cool, they’re decorated by a robot. And if that’s not enough for you, a portion of proceeds go to The British Red Cross’ Japan Tsunami Appeal.

We’re not really sure what strange reflex kicked in for this kitty in the middle of his bath, but somewhere along the way, kitty decides to get into a fight – with himself. We’ll call this one a draw.

Despite the smooth moves and a tune with the words “break dance” sung numerous times, this bizarrely funny scene from an 80’s Bollywood movie contains no actual break dancing.

adNAU’s Tino Schaedler and Achim Lippoth combine photography with CG digital landscapes from The Scope to create this Mad Max-esque post-apocalyptic world for a kid’s fashion shoot.

(NSFW for language) A bunch of dudes with rather hilarious senses of humor tell it like it is in John Elerick’s video about dating, relationships and breakups taken from the male perspective.

(NSFW: Language) We gained a about 10 pounds just watching the EpicMealTime dudes create the most insane mac & cheese dishes you’ve ever seen. Question: Do these guys not own a fork?

Weighing a mere 9.8oz, the Crazy Light is the lightest basketball shoe ever made, but that’s just one of its features. It’s also highly flexible, comfortable and durable. Drops this June for $130.

Diesel’s DZ1419, better known as “Frankenwatch” has a split-personality more befitting of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde moniker. 2/3rds gunmetal stainless, 1/3rd blue Lucite – it’s one cool, but schizo watch.

As a prize in a recent contest, one very lucky Foo Fighters fan in Yonkers, NY – and a small group of friends were treated to an intimate concert in his garage. We only wish we could have been there.

We have no idea where the idea for this Pop-Tart cat farting a rainbow came from, but Hypnotoad has met his match. And if the 3 minute video version isn’t enough, how long you can survive?

Naughty Dog shows off of a bit of what to expect in the multiplayer modes of Drake’s Deception, blending Uncharted’s trademark cinematic style and interactive environments with online gameplay.