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Red Bull to Murder Innocent Man in Heartless Marketing Stunt [UPDATED]

Mallory Ortberg · 10/14/12 01:18PM

Proving that there is nothing they will not do to ensure the phrase "it gives you wings" is permanently seared along our frontal lobes, energy drink manufacturer Red Bull has captured a man named Felix Baumgartner and imprisoned him in a tiny metal sphere. Reports indicate they plan to drop him to a certain and horrifying death some 120,000 above New Mexico and there's nothing that any of us can do about it. God have mercy.

Daredevil Penguin Takes a Giant Leap of Faith

Matt Cherette · 03/12/11 09:46PM

Take a picturesque location—Boulders Beach in South Africa, in this case—a brave little penguin, and a dash of suspenseful buildup, all set to Vangelis' "Chariots of Fire," and what do you get? You get one awesome animal video!

Bravest Guy Ever Slacklines Across a Sky-High Totem Pole

Matt Cherette · 01/26/11 05:13PM

If you're afraid of heights, then you may not want to watch this, though the scenery alone—not to mention the feat—is breathtaking. Watch as this incredibly focused slackliner, Jens, skillfully maneuvers his way across Tasmania's infamous Totem Pole.