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Researchers Create Telescopic Contact Lens That Provides ‘Superman-like’ Magnified Vision
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a telescopic contact lens that allows wearers to magnify their vision up to 2.8 times,…
Guy Tries to Hold Hands With Random Strangers in New York and China
Andrew Hales of the comedy prankster group Losing All Hope Was Freedom (LAHWF) has revisited his social experiment “Holding People’s Hands” in Lake George Village,…
Cortex, A Stylish 3D-Printed Cast That’s Breathable and Recyclable
Victoria University of Wellington graduate Jake Evill has created the Cortex, a 3D-printed exoskeletal cast that’s designed to be ventilated, light, and recyclable unlike traditional…
The Arsehole Gene, A Genetic Mutation That Causes Some People To Be Huge Arseholes
The investigative report, “The Arsehole Gene,” looks at the genetic mutation that causes some people to be huge arseholes. The mockumentary was written and directed…
The Conversation Prism, A Colorful Map of Social Media Websites by Brian Solis and JESS3
The Conversation Prism (larger version) is a colorful infographic created by Brian Solis and JESS3 that maps social media sites based on their popularity and…
BBQ, A Tasty Papercraft Barbecue Grill by Zim & Zou
“BBQ” by Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann of the French creative studio Zim & Zou is a tasty looking and highly detailed papercraft barbecue grill…
How To Take Pictures of Fireworks
“Fourth of July fireworks line up over the High Line in New York City.” photo by Diane Cook & Len Jenschel via National Geographic Just…
Cats Puking to Techno Music
Cats puke to the beat of a techno song, “Ghosts n Stuff” by deadmau5, in this video uploaded by Minecraftsuper2. via Boing Boing
Red, White, And Booze, A Map of Famous Liquor & Beer Brands From Each State
(larger pdf version) The folks at Thrillist were inspired by a map of famous brands from each state called the “The Corporate States of America”…
Teacher Wears Same Outfit in 40 Years of Yearbook Photos
The Dallas Morning News has featured Dale Irby, a retired physical education teacher from Dallas, Texas who sported the same outfit in every yearbook photo…