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Skippy, Robot That Lets Internet Users Skip Stones on an Idaho Lake
Skippy is a remotely operated robot that lets Internet users skip stones on a picturesque lake in Sun Valley, Idaho (video). Would-be skippers can…
The First Photo Uploaded to the Web
This photo became the first photo on the World Wide Web when it was uploaded on July 18, 1992. The women in the photo are…
Photos: Making 666 Burger’s Gold-Leaf Topped Douche Burger
We recently wrote about the Douche Burger, the $666 gold-leafed burger from New York City’s 666 Burger food truck. Photographer Kate Black shot some photos…
The Science Behind Spider-Man’s Powers
Toronto based artists Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown of AsapSCIENCE shine a little light on the science behind the powers of our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man…
The Human Bowling Ball, A Life-Size Bowling Game
The Human Bowling Ball by Hammacher Schlemmer is a life-size bowling game that turns children (ages 5-12, according to the product description) into game’s bowling…
Analog by Christopher David Ryan
Analog, a beautiful print by Christopher David Ryan that takes us back to time when life was a lot less complicated. via Hey Oscar Wilde!
Moby Song, A Helpful Guide To Properly Identifying Moby
Adam Buxton has created the Moby Song, a helpful guide to properly identifying the musician Moby. via b3ta, Broadsheet & Dangerous Minds
Kitten Boxing a Cardboard Tube
A kitten is doing an intense boxing workout with a cardboard tube.
Penny Arcade Launches Kickstarter Project To Remove Advertising
Penny Arcade is looking to convert their current website to a completely ad free and service rich version, just like the good old days. They…
A Montage of James Bond Cars
To promote the September release of Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection, a DVD set featuring all 22 James Bond films celebrating the 50th…