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Jason Kottke shares a slow-motion video of the Apollo 11 launch, captured from a camera near the engines. via kottke.org

A Belgian company created short videos showcasing African ingenuity in making footballs, featuring 50 clips demonstrating techniques like using a condom to create a football bladder. The project aims to highlight African creativity ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. via AfriGadget

Al Jazeera's live news updates include coverage of Hezbollah rocket attacks and the war in Gaza. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa and Israel's bombing of Lebanon. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

A volcano in Iceland erupted, causing flight disruptions across the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia due to a massive ash cloud. via Slugger O'Toole

Explorations of real-world traffic patterns are visualized on geographic maps showcasing cars, trains, subways, and airplanes in different cities. via FlowingData