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Follow The Sign!: How To Get To Hoboken

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

hoboken.jpg You gotta admit, that's a pretty clever Photoshop job. Granted not as clever as any of your ideas, but that's because you're so smart and creative and should probably be hired by some company and paid a million dollars a year just for thinking all day. Unfortunately, life isn't fair and neither am I at card games or "pick a number". 7? Nope, it was 2. Well, break's over -- it's back to Hot Topic for you, my friend. Hoboken Exit Repurposed As Ryu Combo Guide [jalopnik] Thanks to Ford, who can take pictures while driving because he's a car.

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What Kind Of Damage Would An Underwear Bomb Actually Do To A Flying 747 Jetliner?

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

Remember the jackass that tried exploding his little terrorist genitals onboard Northwest Flight 253 over Christmas? Well the BBC set out to investigate exactly what kind of damage a crotchful of PETN could actually do to a flying jetliner.
The BBC did a test on an old decomissioned 747, putting a dummy with the same type and amount of explosives found on the underwear bomber. As you can see in the above video, the flexibility of the outside of the frame allowed it to absorb the blast. If the bomb had gone off, the plane would have still been able to fly and land. Of course, the damage inside the plane still would have been horrific. But it's nice to know that the trusty 747 can stand up to such abuse.
Oh man, had I been on that plane I would have put the hurt on that guy. I'm talking "make you wish pterodactyls had never invented flight in the first place" kind of hurt. I'm talking Prehistoric Hurt Locker. Oscar-winning tie-in FTW! Goldguy me, bitches. Boeing 747 Survives a Simulated Underwear Bomb Blast [gizmodo] (with more info on why the test was legit despite the cabin not being pressurized) Thanks to Suzanne and Archibold, for having two normal names for once. Except Archibold.

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‘Tron Legacy’ Trailer: Tron Has a Nice Couch

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

tron-legacy-trailer.jpg It's the Tron you've been asking for ever since you decided it was socially acceptable to start asking for a Tron: sleeker designs, motorcycles that can swerve, sexier Tronettes, nicer furniture... an albino Tron David Bowie/Jim Carrey's Riddler? YES: Continue Reading "'Tron Legacy' Trailer: Tron Has a Nice Couch"

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Computer Finds New Life As Crappy Hookah

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

compukah.jpg This is a hookah somebody made out of an old computer case. Why'd you want to do that is beyond me, but I've given up on understanding why people do things. Except peeing outside, I totally get that. It's like, you're one with Mother Nature, you know? Almost like she's holding it for you. Anyway, back to this Compukah thing. To me it really looks like a -- what's the word I'm looking for? Ah, thank you. Yes, a giant piece of shit. YaHookah! The computer you can smoke [instructables] via DIY YaHookah! PC Mod: The Computer You Can Smoke [nerdapproved] Thanks to Mary Jane, who, I see what you did there. You are a clever girl!

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Bones!: Awesome UV-Light Sensitive Tattoo

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

uv-tattoo.jpg I've known UV light tattoos have existed for awhile, but I've never seen such good use of the idea until Matty posted this picture on Geekologie's Facebook page. So yeah, props to whoever this is having them go all the way to the fingernail, I'd figure that would hurt. Of course, I said the same thing about jumping in front of a bus to save an old lady group of elementary schoolchildren on a field-trip chaperoned by nuns. And kittens -- did I mention the kittens? Yeah, there was a whole basketful of really cute ones. Geekologie's Facebook Page (join, it'll be just like we're childhood friends!) Thanks to Matty, who's considering a UV tattoo because he knows his mom would kill him if got a visible one.

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That’s Gross: Paint By Numbers Toilet Paper

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

paint-by-number-tp.jpg "Color me up!" toilet paper serves as some sort of advertisement for some sort of company. I can't really read it, but their logo looks like a meditating Rasta. But that's not what's important, what's important IS YOU STAY BETWEEN THE LINES. Also, I think they could have included some green and black and yellow sections instead of making them all brown. Now, do your best and maybe mommy will hang one on the fridge. Color By Numbers Toilet Paper [walyou]

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Lush!!: Professor X’s Steampunk Wheelchair Has Functional Cranberry & Vodka Dispenser

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

professor-x-steamchair.jpg Actually, it'll dispense any liquid, Daniel Valdez just fills it with cranberry and vodka because, hey, the man likes girly drinks. Me? I'll stick to bourbon and motor oil. Huh? NO I'M NOT A ROBOT YOU JACKASS. I just like the way it tastes. Plus it makes my pee thick and black!
The Steampunk Professor Xavier Wheelchair by Daniel Valdez was made from a Victorian rocker from 1875, a Permobil C300 powered wheelchair, some pistons from a steelworks, an Arduino-based audio kit, and a drinks dispenser. You know, for the vodka and cranberry juice.
There's a video after the jump that you really need to watch to fully appreciate the machine, along with a link to Daniel's Flickr with a ton more pics of him hanging out with the Victorian X-Men. I've got to admit he did a hell of a job, and I may or may yes be stealing it before Halloween. AND NONE OF THAT FUNNY TELEPATHIC BUSINESS EITHER. You think I won't break your arms too? I'll do it. Hit the jump for one more shot, the video and another link to Daniel's Flickr gallery.

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Videos Of Discovery’s Special On Dino Sex

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

The question has long intrigued the smartest and most handsome of scientists (me, I'm talking about me): how did dinosaurs do it? If you answered "awkwardly", you're close, but the correct answer is awesomely. Plus accidentally in the butt sometimes! Anyway, you may recall the Discovery Channel running a special called Tyrannosaurus Sex on Valentine's Day last month. And, if you're like me, you recorded that shit and have watched it so many times you had to replace the hard disk in your DVR. If you're not like me, you went out with your significant other and undoubtedly had a far less romantic evening. Whatever the case, here are two videos from the show, the first of which explores the difficulties of Titanosaurs mating, and the second is all about dino genitalia. Which, SPOILER ALERT: like a raging telephone pole. Hit it for the other video.

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Demon-Spawn, Burn It With Fire!: Woman Has 3-Inch Horn Growing Out Of Her Damn Head

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

horn-1.jpg Rouse the villages, tell them to bring torches!
A 101-year-old woman in China has baffled doctors after growing a huge goat-like horn on her forehead. "[At first] we didn't pay too much attention to it," said Mrs Zhang's youngest son Zhang Guozheng. Cutaneous horns are made up of keratin -- the protein found in fingernails -- and are typically seen in elderly people who have had prolonged exposure to sunlight. "Now something is also growing on the right side of her forehead -- it's quite possible that it's another horn."
Dude if she grows a horn on the other side there's no way in hell(!) you can tell me she's not demon-spawn. Shoot, even with just the one I'm convinced. Now, start collecting dry branches. Hit the jump for two more shots, at least of which kinda looks like a bad pickle.

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Want: LEGO Green Army Men A Real Product

Posted by Ry on Mar 09 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

army-men-1.jpg LEGO and Pixar got together to release this green army men set in celebration of the upcoming Toy Story 3. They're just like the green army men you used to have checker wars with as a kid, except LEGO. What, no radio-pack guy?!
There's an important mission in Andy's bedroom - time to send in the green Army Men! Hopping along on their removable stands, these brave toy soldiers never leave a man behind. Good thing they've brought their Jeep, stretcher and all their equipment with them! Includes 4 minifigures.
The 90 piece set costs $11 and is sure to make any kid happy. Plus any adult who sold all their books to make room on the bookshelf for completed LEGO sets. WHICH ISN'T SOMETHING YOU LAUGH AT THE FIRST TIME YOU SEE A MAN'S BEDROOM. Or the second time. It's f***ing heartless. Product Site (with other Toy Story LEGO products as well) via LEGO Toy Story Army Men Are a Surgical Strike of Nostalgia [gizmodo] Thanks to ~Zak and Aisha, who are holding out for Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head sets.

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