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Galaxy of Pen & Paper

Galaxy of Pen & Paper

Galaxy of Pen & Paper is a meta-RPG for PC. Set in 1999, your characters are playing a tabletop RPG set in outer space. It has upgrades for both the storyteller and the space RPG characters, and is filled with silly adventures and dialogue. Also on iOS and Android.

The Infinitone

The Infinitone

Musician and inventor Subhraag Singh shows off his “saxophone of the future,” a unique wind instrument with computer-controlled valves which slide open and closed. It produces a nearly infinite variety of pitches, and can even be played hands-free.

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Adam Ruins Hospitals

Adam Ruins Hospitals

Adam Ruins Everything explains why healthcare is expensive in the US and practically anywhere else that has medical insurance. Hospitals jacked up their prices so that insurance companies get “discounts”, i.e. the original prices. Check out the show’s sources here.

Terminator T-800 Speaker

Terminator T-800 Speaker

AC Worldwide makes Bluetooth speakers based on movie and TV franchises. Their latest project? A shiny polished alloy replica of the T-800 endoskeleton head, with built in Amazon Alexa integration, and an app-controlled HD camera in one of its light-up eyeballs.

Hydraulic Press: Exploding Paper

Hydraulic Press: Exploding Paper

(PG-13: Language) The Hydraulic Press Channel shows us how compressing sheets of paper eventually results in a rather significant explosion. The first explosion isn’t anything special, but as the stack a little gets shorter, the boom gets bigger.

Making Cane Sandals

Making Cane Sandals

While we’re out here waiting for Flyknits and Primeknits, Primitive Technology took matters into his own hands and came up with the Protoweave. He made a pair of simple sandals out of loya cane so he can stunt in the jungle. And also protect his wrecked feet.

SparkMaker SLA 3D Printer

SparkMaker SLA 3D Printer

Possibly the most affordable stereolithography 3D printer you can get. The SparkMaker can print objects up to 4″ x 2.2″ x 5″ with an incredibly smooth finish. It works with five types of resins that you can color with its CMYK+W color pastes.

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B-1B Afterburners

B-1B Afterburners

During the 2017 EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, WI, a B-1B bomber took to the skies, and flaunted its mighty afterburners for the crowd. That cloud you see around the plane is a vapor cone formed by instant condensation. Kudos to Airailimages for the awesome video.

Die-Cast Spirograph Set

Die-Cast Spirograph Set
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The classic Spirograph is a childhood favorite drawing toy, but its plastic discs are easy to crack. This special edition includes nine drawing wheels and a gear wheel made from sturdy die-cast metal, as well as sticky Spiro-Putty to eliminate holes in your paper.

Patrick Carney’s High Standards

Patrick Carney’s High Standards

(PG-13: Language) A hilariously cynical bit from Vice News, in which The Black Keys co-founder Patrick Carney listens to snippets of music from other artists, and rips apart most of it for lazy writing, cheesy instrumentation, or just not being his kind of jam. More here.

Storm 1, Revolving Door 0

Storm 1, Revolving Door 0

We always thought the idea behind revolving doors was to keep the bad weather out of buildings, but in this video captured during a storm in Istanbul, Turkey, it seems the wind and rain got the better of the spinning door, and left quite a mess. Original video here.

NES Hoodie

NES Hoodie
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Transform yourself into Nintendo’s classic ’80s game console with this surprisingly stylish official NES hoodie. It’s decked out in the classic grey, black, and red color scheme, and even has Power and Reset buttons. We’re assuming you jam a cartridge in your mouth to play.

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The Privates

The Privates

A garage rock band faces a problem interfering with their ability to play gigs. Every time they play a tune, some kind of mysterious energy rips apart their gear. A fun and truly inventive short film by writer/director Dylan Allen and Amalgamated Picture Co.

Puddles: Dreaming

Puddles: Dreaming

We’re rooting for Puddles to take the win on America’s Got Talent, but he’s got some stiff competition. Regardless of the outcome, we’ll always have his YouTube channel. Here, he picks up his guitar and turns in a dialed-down arrangement of Blondie’s 1979 hit Dreaming.

What White Walkers Represent

What White Walkers Represent

ScreenPrism ponders the meaning of Game of Thrones’ white walkers. Are they reminders that our dreams and issues ultimately mean nothing? Or do ice zombies have a literal connotation? Perhaps they’re misunderstood beings with their own problems?

OtterBox Elevation 64 Growler

OtterBox Elevation 64 Growler
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After crushing it with the most rugged phone cases you can buy, OtterBox has turned their attention to beer growlers. This 64oz. stainless steel container has a copper lining for insulation, a sweat-resistant exterior, and a screw on lid that won’t accidentally pop open.

How to Dial a Phone c. 1949

How to Dial a Phone c. 1949

The next time your smartphone acts up, just sit back and watch this 1949 training film from the Bell System, which walks us through the numerous steps that telephone operators had to go through to connect two parties. Just remember to restore your dialing key, folks.

Driven: Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

Driven: Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

The DriveWithDave team spent the afternoon with a foxy blue 1970 Ferrari GT 2+2, and explain why this Pininfarina-designed Ferrari is both the end of an era, and at $250,000, a tremendous bargain compared to other classic Ferraris.

IT (Trailer 2)

IT (Trailer 2)

Our latest peek at the remake of IT isn’t shy about showing Pennywise, as well as the terrifying the things that await The Losers Club, the foolishly brave kids who want to take him on. Man, we regret watching that with headphones on.

Mercedes-Benz Automated Valet Parking

Mercedes-Benz Automated Valet Parking

Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler worked with Bosch to create a parking system with cars that park and retrieve themselves. The cars and the car park are equipped with sensors that guide the car to a free space. Drivers use an app to summon their rides.

McHale Alpine Style Packs

McHale Alpine Style Packs
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Since 1975, Dan McHale has been handmaking some of the most durable and beautiful bags for his fellow backpackers and climbers. His website is made of walls of text, but when it comes to bags he’s got an eye for both form and function.

DIY Punch-activated Flamethrowers

DIY Punch-activated Flamethrowers

To celebrate the launch of Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Allen Pan of Sufficiently Advanced made one of the coolest – and hottest – gizmos we’ve ever seen: a flamethrower that spits fire when you throw a punch. Insure your fists, then find out how to make them here.

Alpha Industries 2017 Fall Winter Coats

Alpha Industries 2017 Fall Winter Coats
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Alpha Industries combined classic military coats with bomber jackets to create two striking silhouettes. The Mackinaw Trench Coat has a wind- and water-resistant wool body with nylon sleeves, while the Fusion Field Coat pairs nylon sleeves with a wind-resistant cotton body.

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