Extreme skier Shane McConkey pushed the limits of possibility in big mountain terrain. His passing while attempting a double backflip wingsuit jump was devastating to many in the industry, especially to his protégé Erik Roner.
Erik decided it was time to honor his friend by disposing of Shane’s snowmobile in the only way that made sense: by BASE jumping it off an 800-foot cliff!
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A stunning perspective on one of the most advanced cities on the planet.
Robopup
A puppy named Naki’o lost his four paws to frostbite. He’s now the face of the bionic animal revolution.
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It doesn’t matter how you spell it, gray hair is either a badge of honor or the bain of your existence.
For the latter, scientists think they have the answer: a cream that when applied and reacting with sunlight, will change the pigment on your scalp and restore youth back to your cranium.
The Future of Transportation
The self-driving car and the flying car have almost reached commercialization, so why not combine the two?
That’s just what Terrafugia aims to do with the TF-X.
Chill Brah
Presenting the one and only in-bottle, drink-through beer chiller: Chillsner by Corkcicle.
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Psychologist, author and Professor Richard Wiseman helps you win some easy money with some sly and winnable bets.
Please give a warm round of applause for weapons available to the youth, terrorists, and everyone in between. Free guns for everyone, no metal required*.
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You may remember Astounde covering the PowerPot a few months back.
Now, a company called Point Source Power is similarly introducing a mechanism for obtaining energy for a flashlight or phone from the caveman’s best friend.
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Using a two ton machine operating at negative 450 degrees fahrenheit, a group of IBMers has constructed a silver screen marvel.