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The Lightning Foundry, A Project to Build the World’s Largest Tesla Coils
The Lightning Foundry is an ambitious project by Lightning On Demand to build two ten story tall Tesla coils that will generate super long discharge…
Ghosts Art Show at Gallery 1988 Venice
From 7 pm to 10 pm on Thursday November 10, 2011, Gallery 1988 in Venice will host the opening reception for the Ghosts art show…
We Are Legion, A Documentary About Anonymous & Hacktivism
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists, directed by Brian Knappenberger, is an upcoming documentary about notorious hacktivist group Anonymous (trailer). The film is…
Honda Unveils Latest Incredibly Sophisticated ASIMO Humanoid Robot
Today, Honda unveiled the fourth generation of ASIMO, their irresistibly adorable humanoid robot. New ASIMO can detect nearby humans as it moves about autonomously,…
Unfolding Apartment, A Tiny Origami Apartment in Manhattan
Schoolteacher Eric Schneider purchased his 450-square-foot Manhattan apartment in 2005, and then hired architects Michael Chen and Kari Anderson of Normal Projects “to pack more…
NutLiquor, A Peanut Butter Flavored Vodka
NutLiquor is a 69 proof peanut butter-flavored vodka distilled to taste “like the center of a peanut butter cup”. The company behind NutLiquor, Michigan-based Pandora…
Doctor Who Ride-In Dalek Inflatable Riding Toy For Young Children
The Doctor Who Ride-In Dalek inflatable riding toy is made for young children 65 lbs. and under (sorry grown-ups!). Not only does this toy Dalek…
Moustair, Disturbing Photos of Men’s Moustaches As Their Own Hair
Moustair is Tumblr blog with a disturbing collection of photos featuring men’s moustaches as their own hair. via Agent M Loves Tacos
The Anachronism, Steampunk Short Film Featuring Giant Robot Squid
The 2010 short film, The Anachronism, is a well-crafted steampunk adventure that follows two budding Victorian-era scientists as they discover a giant futuristic robot squid.…
The Dogway Melody, A 1930 Film With Talking Dogs Wearing Clothes
The Dogway Melody is a 1930 film that features trained “talking” dogs dressed in people clothing which spoofs The Broadway Melody, the 1929 Academy…