Oli Lemieux, the Trampoline Machine

I thought I was cool because I could do a backflip on the trampoline when I was a kid.  Apparently I was just scratching the surface.  Check out this video of Cirque du Soleil performer, Oli Lemieux (warning: song contains adult content, so turn down the speakers if you’d rather not hear it…the amazing stuff is all Oli, so don’t worry, you won’t lose a thing):

(Thanks to Paul–AKA Dr. Bounce–for the submission!)

Before Balloon Boy: Larry Walters, lawn chair pilot

Up, up, and away…in my beautiful lawn chair.  Good thing he brought his second pair of glasses so he could see Marineland  (his conversation with his girlfriend is my favorite part).

I guess it goes without saying that you shouldn’t try this at home.  Mr. Walters was arrested upon his descent, received the top prize from the Bonehead Club of Dallas, and and was an honorable mention for the 1982 Darwin Awards.  However, as Walters told reporters when asked why he did it, “A man can’t just sit around.”

Indoorcycling…and a successful triathlon!

Back in August I told you about the amazing day-improving power of doing something you never thought you could do.  Well, I DID IT!  This past Sunday I successfully completed my first triathlon (yes, swimming, biking, and running, one after the other), and I can’t wait to do it again.

So in honor of adult-onset triathletes everywhere–and in thanks to my amazingly supportive family and friends–here are some feats of bicycle dexterity.  Although I’ve not seen these done in a triathlon, never say never…

Seriously.  NEVER say “never”.  You might cut yourself off from a wonderful life-changing experience.  Instead, do one thing today towards a “crazy” goal, and see where that takes you.

(Thanks to Betty for the submission!)

Yoyo champions

For some reason camping in Nova Scotia (a pretty darn good day-improver in itself) has got us thinking about how cool Canada is, which got us thinking about how cool Canadians are, which reminded us that they’re pretty darn good with yoyos. OK, we have been sleeping outside, which may explain the leap.

In any event, videos of this year’s Canadian national competition (held earlier this month) aren’t available yet, but here’s a taste from one of the lead competitors:

The U.S. won’t hold its 2009 national competition until October, but here are some highlights from last year’s event:

(Thanks to Paul for the submission…and for building an awesome campfire!)

World speed stacking champ

Video of Steven Puruggan, world speed cup stacking champion.

There’s no movie magic here, folks.  It is for real.  (For more information on speed sport stacking, including more video of Steven’s world record stacks, visit the World Sport Stacking Association website.)

(Thanks to Paul for the submission!)

North Korean flying trapeze

Not only do they fly through the air with the greatest of ease, they also do multiple flips, twists, and wrap the whole thing up with a heart-stopping finale. Watch, you’ll be amazed:

(Thanks to Tina for the submission! Paul, I think you’ll particularly like this.)

Indoor skydiving

Really cool stuff…

Freestyle rollerblading kid

Grab your row of little plastic cups and get ready… 

(Thanks to Eric for the submission!)

Tar Heels Win!!!!!

Check out this video of the celebration afterwards on Chapel Hill’s famous main drag, Franklin Street (that’s us, just to the right of Top of the Hill restaurant, near the intersection of Franklin and Columbia).  If you can’t view the video here, go to the direct link on Vimeo.

For fantasy football fans

Picking your team for 2009? Check this out…believe it or not…

(Thanks to Rusty for the submission!)