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#Genius

# genius - Saturday 8 August, 2020

Lionel Messi brilliance helps Barcelona into Champions League last 8
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

Lionel Messi brilliance helps Barcelona into Champions League last 8

Aug 8th 2020, 10:01 PM 49,334 Views 31 Comments

The Argentine international scored and won a penalty, to set up a mouth-watering tie with German champions Bayern Munich on Friday.

# genius - Monday 1 June, 2020

'King Carlos' - Kiwi out-half Spencer was the greatest maverick of them all
# Genius Week
From The42
# Genius Week

'King Carlos' - Kiwi out-half Spencer was the greatest maverick of them all

Updated Jun 1st 2020, 12:04 PM 30,487 Views 7 Comments

The All Blacks and Blues out-half thrilled fans with his audacious, creative play.

# genius - Saturday 9 November, 2019

'He makes a fool out of everyone and there’s nothing you can do' - Kerry defender on Clifford magic
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

'He makes a fool out of everyone and there’s nothing you can do' - Kerry defender on Clifford magic

Nov 9th 2019, 11:24 AM 21,952 Views 12 Comments

Jack Sherwood outlines the tricky challenge involved in marking the Fossa star.

# genius - Tuesday 29 October, 2019

Regal Messi steals the show as Barcelona hammer Real Valladolid
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

Regal Messi steals the show as Barcelona hammer Real Valladolid

Oct 29th 2019, 10:38 PM 10,848 Views 8 Comments

The Argentine scored twice and set up another two as the champions returned to the summit of La Liga.

# genius - Friday 12 July, 2019

Appreciating the evergreen, quiet genius still riding out in his 80s
# Deise
From The42
# Deise

Appreciating the evergreen, quiet genius still riding out in his 80s

Jul 12th 2019, 1:26 PM 9,629 Views 2 Comments

The 82-year-old trainer John Kiely has run four horses, this season. All have won, writes Johnny Ward.

# genius - Friday 15 June, 2018

Watch: Ronaldo completes 51st career hat-trick with stunning free-kick
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

Watch: Ronaldo completes 51st career hat-trick with stunning free-kick

Jun 15th 2018, 9:20 PM 11,502 Views 20 Comments

Pure genius.

# genius - Wednesday 22 November, 2017

London police seeking 'voyeur' who put camera in Starbucks toilet, got caught on the same device
# Genius
# Genius

London police seeking 'voyeur' who put camera in Starbucks toilet, got caught on the same device

Nov 22nd 2017, 7:25 AM 32,113 Views 42 Comments

The camera had been in place for three or four weeks before being spotted.

# genius - Monday 31 July, 2017

There is a seal in Howth that waves at people when it's thrown some food and it's just delightful
# Signed Sealed Delivered
From The Daily Edge
# Signed Sealed Delivered

There is a seal in Howth that waves at people when it's thrown some food and it's just delightful

Jul 31st 2017, 10:53 AM 10,383 Views 1 Comment

The friendliest seal in all of Dublin.

# genius - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

When Bohemians met Bordeaux and Zinedine Zidane scored a free-kick in Dalymount Park
# Greatest League In The World
From The42
# Greatest League In The World

When Bohemians met Bordeaux and Zinedine Zidane scored a free-kick in Dalymount Park

Jun 7th 2017, 4:42 PM 8,669 Views 3 Comments

The Real Madrid manager’s memories of Bohemians are undoubtedly few and far between, but for a period in the mid-1990s Zizou frequently faced off against the Gypsies.

# genius - Sunday 23 April, 2017

Messi hits Barca 500 with last-gasp El Clasico winner
# Mes Que...
From The42
# Mes Que...

Messi hits Barca 500 with last-gasp El Clasico winner

Apr 23rd 2017, 10:07 PM 14,522 Views 28 Comments

It was a memorable night in the Spanish title race.

# genius - Friday 25 November, 2016

These brilliant tidy town signs have been put up all over Courtown in Wexford
# Noses Rubbed In It
From The Daily Edge
# Noses Rubbed In It

These brilliant tidy town signs have been put up all over Courtown in Wexford

Nov 25th 2016, 10:23 AM 4,828 Views 0 Comments

“No dog pooping. Violators will have their noses rubbed in it.”

# genius - Saturday 20 August, 2016

'There's been nobody since Muhammad Ali who's got remotely near to what this guy has done'
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

'There's been nobody since Muhammad Ali who's got remotely near to what this guy has done'

Aug 20th 2016, 12:15 AM 5,978 Views 9 Comments

IAAF president Sebastian Coe is a big fan of Usain Bolt.

# genius - Wednesday 10 August, 2016

This genius actually tried to drive down Kerry's famous Sheep Highway
# Genius
From The Daily Edge
# Genius

This genius actually tried to drive down Kerry's famous Sheep Highway

Aug 10th 2016, 5:02 PM 12,328 Views 3 Comments

Ah here.

# genius - Tuesday 24 May, 2016

Rafa Nadal hit an outrageous between-the-legs winner at the French Open
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

Rafa Nadal hit an outrageous between-the-legs winner at the French Open

May 24th 2016, 10:18 PM 6,946 Views 6 Comments

The nine-time French Open champion has produced one of the shots of the year.

# genius - Wednesday 9 March, 2016

Bill Gates never attended any of the classes he signed up for at Harvard - but got A's anyway
# Genius
# Genius

Bill Gates never attended any of the classes he signed up for at Harvard - but got A's anyway

Mar 9th 2016, 5:01 PM 24,537 Views 30 Comments

Apart from that one course in organic chemistry.

# genius - Tuesday 16 February, 2016

11 times kids beat the system with pure genius
# Rage Against The Machine
From The Daily Edge
# Rage Against The Machine

11 times kids beat the system with pure genius

Feb 16th 2016, 6:01 PM 28,187 Views 0 Comments

Going places.

# genius - Wednesday 3 February, 2016

England's secret Six Nations weapon? BEER!
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

England's secret Six Nations weapon? BEER!

Feb 3rd 2016, 6:22 PM 8,467 Views 6 Comments

Eddie Jones deemed Danny Care a safe enough pair of hands to hand over a kitty courtesy of the RFU.

# genius - Thursday 14 January, 2016

This phenomenal clearance booked Ronnie O'Sullivan's place in the Masters semis
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

This phenomenal clearance booked Ronnie O'Sullivan's place in the Masters semis

Jan 14th 2016, 8:48 PM 12,537 Views 7 Comments

The five-time champion was up against Mark Selby in London today.

# genius - Sunday 3 January, 2016

This van driver has the best way of coping with traffic
# Genius
From The Daily Edge
# Genius

This van driver has the best way of coping with traffic

Jan 3rd 2016, 9:06 AM 5,582 Views 0 Comments

Genius.

# genius - Saturday 5 December, 2015

This little girl found a genius way around answering a homework question
# Genius Level
From The Daily Edge
# Genius Level

This little girl found a genius way around answering a homework question

Dec 5th 2015, 10:38 AM 7,857 Views 2 Comments

She’s going places.

# genius - Saturday 24 October, 2015

Albert Einstein's childhood nickname was 'the dopey one'
# Genius
# Genius

Albert Einstein's childhood nickname was 'the dopey one'

Oct 24th 2015, 11:00 AM 81,851 Views 32 Comments

Here’s his life’s story.

# genius - Tuesday 6 October, 2015

12 people whose genius needs to be recognised immediately
# Thinking On Their Feet
From The Daily Edge
# Thinking On Their Feet

12 people whose genius needs to be recognised immediately

Oct 6th 2015, 9:30 PM 14,429 Views 5 Comments

Well played, everyone.

# genius - Wednesday 9 September, 2015

Can you spot the problem with this poster for Tom Hardy's new film?
# Genius
From The Daily Edge
# Genius

Can you spot the problem with this poster for Tom Hardy's new film?

Sep 9th 2015, 8:17 AM 9,452 Views 4 Comments

You have to hand it to them…

# genius - Thursday 2 July, 2015

This immaculate trick shot is the best thing we've seen so far at Wimbledon
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

This immaculate trick shot is the best thing we've seen so far at Wimbledon

Jul 2nd 2015, 4:50 PM 7,475 Views 3 Comments

A hapless Pablo Carreno Busta could only applaud after his opponent’s moment of magic.

# genius - Wednesday 1 July, 2015

Lionel Messi's glorious piece of skill was the highlight of last night's Copa semi
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

Lionel Messi's glorious piece of skill was the highlight of last night's Copa semi

Jul 1st 2015, 3:17 PM 12,514 Views 6 Comments

The Barcelona superstar was at his influential best against Paraguay.

# genius - Saturday 27 June, 2015

It's dribbles like these that make Lionel Messi the best player in the world
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

It's dribbles like these that make Lionel Messi the best player in the world

Jun 27th 2015, 3:22 PM 10,901 Views 7 Comments

Take a bow, son.

# genius - Wednesday 10 June, 2015

11 of the most Irish things to ever happen in the sunshine
# In The Sun
From The Daily Edge
# In The Sun

11 of the most Irish things to ever happen in the sunshine

Jun 10th 2015, 5:00 PM 10,504 Views 0 Comments

We flourish in the sun. Once a year.

# genius - Wednesday 3 June, 2015

This brilliant box shows you tomorrow's weather in your own living room
# Genius
From The Daily Edge
# Genius

This brilliant box shows you tomorrow's weather in your own living room

Jun 3rd 2015, 5:00 PM 4,310 Views 2 Comments

You can give out about the rain whilst actually watching it.

# genius - Sunday 24 May, 2015

On his birthday, we've ranked Eric Cantona's best goals - do you agree?
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

On his birthday, we've ranked Eric Cantona's best goals - do you agree?

May 24th 2015, 1:31 PM 4,818 Views 3 Comments

The King turns 49 today.

# genius - Friday 17 April, 2015

Lost your phone? Now you can find it using Google
# Find My Phone
# Find My Phone

Lost your phone? Now you can find it using Google

Apr 17th 2015, 1:00 PM 20,543 Views 37 Comments

What CAN’T Google do, eh?

# genius - Thursday 16 April, 2015

Lost your phone? Now you can just Google it
# Find My Phone
From The Daily Edge
# Find My Phone

Lost your phone? Now you can just Google it

Apr 16th 2015, 6:45 PM 4,995 Views 7 Comments

If there is a perfect time to be alive, this is it.

# genius - Sunday 12 April, 2015

Ever thought about what happens to your used hotel soap?
# Clean The World
# Clean The World

Ever thought about what happens to your used hotel soap?

Apr 12th 2015, 5:30 PM 49,641 Views 26 Comments

A question you probably never wanted an answer to…

# genius - Thursday 9 April, 2015

This kid handed in the most ingenious homework we have ever seen
# Applause
From The Daily Edge
# Applause

This kid handed in the most ingenious homework we have ever seen

Apr 9th 2015, 4:01 PM 8,933 Views 2 Comments

Nailed it.

# genius - Tuesday 3 March, 2015

This genius ad has an excellent payoff for viewers who don't skip after five seconds
# Unskippable
From The Daily Edge
# Unskippable

This genius ad has an excellent payoff for viewers who don't skip after five seconds

Mar 3rd 2015, 7:29 AM 5,145 Views 1 Comment

Well played.

# genius - Saturday 21 February, 2015

This chef can do unspeakably cool things with a knife and a carrot
# Masterchef
From The Daily Edge
# Masterchef

This chef can do unspeakably cool things with a knife and a carrot

Feb 21st 2015, 4:12 PM 7,096 Views 1 Comment

HOW. WHY. WHEN. HOW.

# genius - Tuesday 30 December, 2014

Katie McCabe's stunner and 17 more brilliant goals you may have forgotten from 2014
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

Katie McCabe's stunner and 17 more brilliant goals you may have forgotten from 2014

Dec 30th 2014, 8:44 PM 4,771 Views 0 Comments

Colin Healy’s bicycle kick and more outstanding efforts from the past 12 months.

# genius - Wednesday 12 November, 2014

Man jumps on tiger shark for a dare, because why wouldn't you?
# Jumping The Shark
From The Daily Edge
# Jumping The Shark

Man jumps on tiger shark for a dare, because why wouldn't you?

Nov 12th 2014, 7:25 AM 4,860 Views 5 Comments

What could possibly go wrong…

# genius - Saturday 1 November, 2014

Opinion: Guardiola's 3-3-4 genius maps out Bayern future
# Innovator
From The42
# Innovator

Opinion: Guardiola's 3-3-4 genius maps out Bayern future

Nov 1st 2014, 3:34 PM 7,703 Views 3 Comments

The Spaniard has blended tactics from Hungary’s great side of the 1950s and his all-conquering Barcelona team.

# genius - Thursday 21 August, 2014

7 of Maurice Fitzgerald's greatest moments for Kerry
# Genius
From The42
# Genius

7 of Maurice Fitzgerald's greatest moments for Kerry

Aug 21st 2014, 6:30 PM 11,998 Views 12 Comments

One of the greatest players to ever grace the game.

# genius - Wednesday 13 August, 2014

An Irish genius with an IQ of 197 is the inspiration behind a new US TV show
# Genius
From The Daily Edge
# Genius

An Irish genius with an IQ of 197 is the inspiration behind a new US TV show

Aug 13th 2014, 2:15 PM 16,645 Views 3 Comments

COYGIG. (Come on you geniuses in green.)

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