A hole in one vs one in a hole…
Quote of the Day: “A word to the wise ain’t necessary – it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.” – Bill Cosby
Top 10 Photos of the Week
If you are out of work, perhaps you should consider becoming a professional scapegoat.
The paranoia is real and it comes in a lovely shade of yellow
“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” – – Douglas Adams
Top 10 Photos of the Week
When the big bad wolf huffed and puffed, he never imagined the three little pigs
would resort to using the cuteness defense
“Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.” – – Mark Twain
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How To Make A USB Mini Fridge
With some cheap parts and a little electrical magic
you can make yourself a mini fridge
Physics, how we love you. You keep our feet on the ground, ontologically-ambiguous cats locked in boxes and photons in two places at the same time. It also enables the Peltier effect, what’s that we hear you breathlessly ask?
If a current is passed between two different materials a heat differential is created; one side hot the other cold. The principle is used in all sorts of situations including cooling processors and mini-fridges, though apparently they’re not that efficient, just small and light…
Halo the Pool Dog
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Does your dog know how to shoot pool?
There are apparently some rare skills that only a few elite dogs can master. This is one of them. Are dogs truly smarter than what we give the credit for? Second fun video after the jump.
World Wonders
Wow the world can be so cool
Sailing stones, fire rainbows, red tides and blue holes … were just the beginning. Imagine sidestepping a house-sized hole in the ground as it forms around you in seconds, walking through a field of razor-sharp ice spikes taller than yourself or fleeing from a deadly vortex of smoke and flame far more dangerous than the raging fire that spawned it. From light pillars and sun dogs to firewhirls and sinkholes, here are seven more beautiful, terrifying and awe-inspiring natural wonders of the world. Continue reading… “World Wonders”
Fire Extinguisher
Its not fireproof but fire cool
Fire safety and prevention is some pretty serious business – something small can turn into something big rather quickly. Along those lines designer Sigrun Vik, a student at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, is operating under an interesting assumption: We don’t use (or know how to use) our fire extinguishers because they’re unsightly and hidden away. Continue reading… “Fire Extinguisher”
The Watertube Commute
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Barclays cool water slide ad
For those of you who think you have a tough time commuting to work, this short video will make you forever jealous. But the best part is getting a glimpse of how they made this video. (Second video after the jump)
Transparent Billboard By PSP
Amazing Billboard
Check out this creative marketing campaign for Sony’s PSP gaming console. Have you seen one in your neighborhood? I’m guessing no, since this is actually a concept for a PSP campaign made by a fan.
New Sweater Tells You The Temperature
Temperature Sweater
This might look like a regular old fleece sweater, but it’s got a bit more technology on board than your average warmth-providing garment. It actually has two LED screens, one on each sleeve, and built in thermometers to tell the temperature. One sleeve gives the temperature in Fahrenheit, the other in Celsius.
Cool Game Driver Interface
RennSport Wheel Stand
Fanatec unveiled today a new wheel stand for video game racing wheels. It is called the RennSport Wheel Stand and you’ll find it pricing around $130.
Switchplate with Added Hooks and Clips
Sometimes improvements on the most minuscule objects around the house can hit you like a ton of bricks, creating an entirely new market for items nobody has ever paid attention to nor thought about. Take Justin Porcano’s work for example; his Wallplate turns regular lightswtich plates into massive drool appeal by creating functional drop boxes for mail and keys. (Pic)