Dolphins Save Surfer from Becoming Shark Bait
A surfer in California was under attack from a great white shark when "a pod of bottlenose dolphins intervened, forming a protective ring around him, until he could get to shore."
A surfer in California was under attack from a great white shark when "a pod of bottlenose dolphins intervened, forming a protective ring around him, until he could get to shore."
"An impoverished surfer has drawn up a new theory of the universe, seen by some as the Holy Grail of physics, which has received rave reviews from scientists."
After the Mavericks Surf Contest (the most prestigious of the sport) was whittled down to six finalists, leader Greg Long, 24, and his five fellow finalists decided to split the $75,000 prize purse evenly, six ways, and simply ride the giant 40-50 foot waves for fun.
Hundreds of autistic children have gathered on US beaches this summer to catch a wave with pro surfers involved in Surfer's Healing.
Garrett McNamara just broke the world record for largest wave surfed by successfully navigating a 90-foot wall of watery death. The Hawaiian resident and pro surfer conquered the nine-story wave outside the Portugal town of Nazare.
When local Hawaiian surfers who frequently ride the famed pipeline, met Derek Rabelo, a visitor from Brazil who could surf even though he was totally blind, one of them was so blown away that he gave Derek a new surf board.
The code of honor among treasure hunters requires a good-faith effort to find the owner of anything traceable. "Wow," he said, handing Larry Feurzeig a bottle of Champagne in appreciation. "I'm shocked. Amazed. Overjoyed. Life has a way of continuing to surprise us."
These unsuspecting surfers may have become shark prey if it weren't for a hawk-eyed photographer watching from above.
This spry 84-year-old was not to be intimidated by three crooks barging into the bookies earlier this week.
Fed by his passions for surfing, sailing, and designing, Jeffrey Wapner launched a company in California to make surfboard bags made from old sails destined for dump.
Dawn Wells has fallen on hard times over the course of the last decade - but her fans are determined to lend a hand as a thank you for her televised joy.
There still soon be an entire documentary about the off-camera adventures of Bill freakin' Murray.
Here is another reason to love the hilarious mind of Bill Murray. He was in Oakland on his way to the Toronto Film Festival when he met a musician cabbie who never gets to practice. Since his saxophone was in the trunk, Murray told him he should get in the back seat, and then he drove the cab all the way to Sausalito.
No two features of the citadel were designed the same – every doorway and pillar are designed uniquely.
This 93-year-old is nicknamed "The Candy Man" because he has spent the last 11 years giving away chocolate bars to strangers.
The wrestler-turned-movie star recently took the time to pay tribute to a big fan of his: the late Aileen Pizarro.
The sweet treat was developed using an edible adapted version of an ultra-resilient WWII material.
Sympathetic football fans were quick to help out a young man whose car fell victim to the celebrations earlier this week.
This young man is a perfect example of how we can be more patient with our elders.
It's been a long time since this high school community got to celebrate a victory – but after almost a decade of losses, they finally won.