[WATCH] Fruit Ninja Cuts Watermelon in Under 30 Seconds

April 25, 2013 // 12:26 pm

Some people can shotgun water bottles and some can fit an entire fist in their mouth, then there are people who are fruit ninjas. Like this guy. Apparently taking on the “Matt Jones Cut a Watermelon in 20 Seconds Challenge,” our ninja’s skills and perseverance are put…

[VIDEO] How To Peel An Orange The Russian Way!

April 24, 2013 // 7:00 am

Really, is there any other way than the Russian way when it comes to life? You might be expecting a vodka injected orange, but no. Watch as YouTuber Crazy Russian Hacker (yah, we know) shows you his personal technique to the art of orange peeling. While there…

Dreyer’s New Coconut Water Popsicles are the Perfect Summertime Hangover Cure

April 3, 2013 // 5:31 pm

Up until recently, I spent hangovers how any right-thinking millennial would, which is curled up in bed with the curtains drawn watching old episodes of Doctor Who, until a friend of mine introduced me to coconut water. The only problem was that it didn’t come in popsicle form. Didn’t…

The World’s Shiniest Fruit Looks Absolutely Unreal

March 12, 2013 // 12:19 pm

Quick, word association: Shiny. Go.

Gold? Easily distracted birds? Firefly-era slang? Fruit?

If you said that last one, you’re either confused about what the word “shiny” means, or you’ve seen pictures of Pollia condensata. This remarkable specimen is not only the world’s shiniest fruit but also the world’s shiniest living…

(G)RAPEFRUIT? Worst. Headline. Ever.

March 11, 2013 // 6:34 pm

Graphic designer at Mankato Free Press: You had one job.

I mean, grapefruit is already round. Is it that difficult to make a quirky, fruit-shaped “G”? Especially considering the next four letters in today’s volatile, LOL jokes world? Did you want to supply blogs and

Science Says, ‘Don’t Like Fruits and Vegetables? Blame Mom.’

March 1, 2013 // 8:00 am

Some of us just don’t like fruit and vegetables, to the dismay of our well-meaning and concerned mothers who are always telling us, “Eat better! Eat healthier! More fiber! Are you eating your veggies?”

Well, Mommy Dearest — it’s not our fault that we don’t like ‘em, according to…

Buddha Pears! One A Day Keeps Bad Karma Away

February 26, 2013 // 7:00 am

Remember when Japan “cornered the market on square fruit” with blocky watermelon? What, did you not know there was a square fruit market? Lame. We’ve been on our novelty fruit game for weeks now.

Well, a few years ago, China decided geometric shapes were old hat. They wanted…

Count the Rainbow: How Many Of Each Color are in Your Favorite Pack of Candy?

February 18, 2013 // 4:10 pm

There’s nothing quite like reaching into the bottom of a pack of Skittles and discovering — yes! You’ve still got one red left. And while we can’t promise this will be the breakdown each and every time (nor can we promise you’ll always be so lucky), we do hope this…