Plane Crash Landing on Hudson River (video)

Called "Miracle on the Hudson", this incident of a plane crash on the Hudson River have all its 155 passengers and crew members safe. Thank God. :)

NEW YORK - With both engines out, a cool-headed pilot maneuvered his crowded jetliner over New York City and ditched it in the frigid Hudson River on Thursday, and all 155 on board were pulled to safety as the plane slowly sank. It was, the governor said, "a miracle on the Hudson." One victim suffered two broken legs, a paramedic said, but there were no other reports of serious injuries.

The plane, a US Airways Airbus A320 bound for Charlotte, N.C., struck a flock of birds during takeoff minutes earlier at LaGuardia Airport and was submerged up to its windows in the river by the time rescuers arrived in Coast Guard vessels and ferries. Some passengers waded in water up to their knees, standing on the wing of the plane and waiting for help.

Source: N.Y. jet crash called 'miracle on the Hudson'

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Lessons we learned from this:
1. Don't underestimate the power of birds.
2. Planes can swim.

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New York City in a Bag

If you're an NY fan, you might like this miniature New York City on your desk care of MoMa.org.

As irresistible to adults as it is to children, MUJI's New York in a Bag comes with eight wooden city structures and six wooden cars. Included are New York City icons such as MoMA's original 1939 building, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Guggenheim Museum. The wood is from sustainable forests. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Cute, huh? ^^

Also found other cool stuff while I was browsing through the site.

Cute and reliable Gorillapod tripods for point-and-shoot cams and SLRs even.

A porcelain "paper" cup aptly entitled "I'm not a paper cup." Dishwasher-safe and eco-friendly.

Invisible playing cards. Easy to clean as well due to PVC material.

I'd like to call this a "porcuclip" because it's supposed to be a porcupine magnetizing paper clips. Like the ingenuity here. Simple but effective.

Colorful ring cutting board. Odor-resistant and a great addition to a bland kitchen. (That rhymed. :D)

Note: Not a paid advert. Just liked the cuteness and coolness of stuff. I wish there was affiliates though haha.