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The RoboSimian, An Ape-Like Robot Built by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The RoboSimian is an ape-like robot developed by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory that is preparing to compete in the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals in Pomona, California…
Why You See Better When You Squint
Host Craig Benzine explains why you see better when you squint in a recent episode of the Mental Floss series Big Questions. As Benzine notes,…
Stephen Colbert Shaves His ‘Colbeard’ and Ruins a Hot Dog in a Promotional Video for ‘The Late Show’
In a recent promotional video for his new job hosting The Late Show, Stephen Colbert shaves off his “colbeard” and ruins a hot dog in…
Cleverly Designed ‘Doctor Who’ Sonic Screwdriver Barbecue Tongs
Urban Collector is currently accepting pre-order requests for a set of cleverly designed and Doctor Who officially licensed Sonic Screwdriver BBQ Tongs complete with a…
11-Day Old Lemur Is Thriving at the San Diego Zoo Natal Care Facility After Malnutrition Concern
An adorable 11-day old endangered ring-tailed lemur was recently brought to the San Diego Zoo natal care facility after staff noticed that her mother wasn’t…
Outties, Jeans Inspired by ‘Back to the Future Part II’ and Made to Look Like They Are Inside-Out
Inventor Ross O’Mullane has created Outties, a pair of jeans inspired by the filmBack to the Future Part II that are made to look like…
‘Erosion’, Sandblasted Porcelain Sculptures That Appear to Be Slowly Eaten Away by Parasites
British ceramicist Tamsin van Essen has created Erosion, a somewhat creepy but very interesting line of porcelain sculptures that appear to be victims of biological…
A Look at Commonly Mispronounced Words in Video Games
GameTrailers has posted a video that looks at commonly mispronounced words in video games. For example, they note the correct pronunciation of the word “ocarina”…
‘Jaws’ Coming Back to Select Theaters Nationwide to Celebrate the Film’s 40th Anniversary
To celebrate the popular 1975 thriller film’s 40th anniversary, Fathom Events will be presenting Jaws in over 600 theaters nationwide on Sunday, June 21, 2015…
The Odin, A Modern Modular Interlocking Puzzle Treat Toy for Dogs
The Odin is a modern modular puzzle dog toy that offers treats as it rolls around on the floor. Created by Up Dog founders Michelle…