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Skateboard? What Skateboard?

Skateboard? What Skateboard?

Shaun Rodriguez shows off is ability to skateboard without wheels, pulling off lengthy downhill slides with nothing more than tennis shoes and socks between his feet and the ground below. We’re surprised his shoes still have soles. Video by Christopher Chann.

Otto’s O.F.B.

Otto’s O.F.B.

We’d like to make the perfect steak at home, but sadly most ovens top out around 550ºF. To get that real steakhouse sear, you’ll need much more heat. Otto’s O.F.B. (over-fired broiler) uses infrared gas elements that can reach up to 1700ºF, resulting in beautifully seared meats.

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Where Is My Mind: Animal Cover

Where Is My Mind: Animal Cover

After chopping up animal sounds to make a pants-wetttingly funny cover version of Linkin Park’s Numb, YouTuber Insane Cherry created a remake of The Pixies’ classic which literally made us spit our coffee out when one of the Nonono Cats got to singing.

X-Men: Color & Costume

X-Men: Color & Costume

Unlike many recent superhero movies, Fox’s X-Men films have shied away from colorful and distinctive costumes. Kaptain Kristian points out how ironic this is, given that this team symbolizes oppressed minorities accepting who they are and standing up for their identities.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1
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This compact Bluetooth speaker offers 24 hours of battery life. Its custom acoustic driver and dual 30W amps provide a spacious soundstage. Like all things B&O, its design is one of style and substance, with its minimal aluminum enclosure and a leather hanging strap.

Literal Chocolate Milk Bottle

Literal Chocolate Milk Bottle

It might look like an ordinary bottle of milk, but other than the label and the lid, this thing is entirely made from candy. DaveHax walks us through the relatively simple process of using drink bottles to mold chocolate into an edible container filled with even more candy treats.

LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

An obsessively designed 1:8 scale model of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The 2,700pc model has a dual-clutch gearbox w/working paddle shifters, moving engine pistons, exclusive rims and tires, and a plate laser-etched with a serial number unique to each copy. Drops 6/1/16 for $300.

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Where Movie Sounds Are Made

Where Movie Sounds Are Made

Skywalker Sound’s lead Foley artist John Roesch shows off some of the objects that he uses to make believable sounds for movies, such as a feather duster for mimicking birds flapping their wings, a small tray with casters to mimic skateboard sounds and more.

X-Men: Apocalypse (Trailer 3)

X-Men: Apocalypse (Trailer 3)

Cyclops goes up against Storm, Beast trades blows with Psylocke and the dashing Oscar Isaac turns into Jabba the Hutt’s left nut in the final trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse. We can’t wait to see how Jubilee will be of absolutely no use to anyone.

Brand Name vs. Generic

Brand Name vs. Generic

Asap Science reminds us that most generic products are effectively the same as their branded counterparts. This is especially true for generic over-the-counter medicine, which are tested strictly before they can be sold.

A Song for Your Mixtape

A Song for Your Mixtape

(PG-13: Language) A young man goes to a birthday party for someone who was very dear to him. Brandon Zuck’s short film skillfully examines teenage depression and the disconnection it creates with the rest of the world. Don’t let it win.

Beat Cop

Beat Cop

(PG-13: Language) Beat Cop is a point-and-click adventure about a disgraced detective set in ’80s NYC. Back to being a beat cop, you’ll have a chance to find out who framed you. Just make sure to perform your other duties as well. Drops Q4 2016. Gameplay at 2:56.

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How Vending Machines Work

How Vending Machines Work

Science Channel explains how vending machines detect fake coins and dispense snacks as if they were Imperial engineers pitching Starkiller Base to Supreme Leader Snoke. Stephen Fry would be reduced to tears after watching this.

TrapTap Speed Trap Indicator

TrapTap Speed Trap Indicator

A portable, unobtrusive and legal speed trap indicator. Instead of using radar, TrapTap uses location data and input from users to locate speed traps. It flashes red, green or blue depending on the zone or listed trap. You can add locations or turn it off by tapping on it.

Leno’s 1989 Ford Shogun

Leno’s 1989 Ford Shogun

Jay Leno shows off his 1989 Special Editions Ford Shogun. It’s a Ford Festiva modified to fit the Yamaha-made Taurus SHO V6 in the back. It weighs around 2200lb but has 220hp, which Jay boosts to over 300hp with nitro. Test drive at 15:25.

Black Hole Sun: Piano Cover

Black Hole Sun: Piano Cover

Pianist Maxence Cyrin broke through to the masses with his stirring rendition of Where Is My Mind? But that’s not the only amazing cover version he’s done. Sit back and enjoy some Soundgarden played impeccably on his grand piano. His Daft Punk ain’t too shabby either.

If Game Commercials Were Honest

If Game Commercials Were Honest

Cracked’s cynical salesman takes on some of the worst practices in the gaming industry, and makes us long for the day when we used to blow on Nintendo cartridges, safe in the knowledge that we could play the whole game without paying another dime.

Logitech Keyboard Wall

Logitech Keyboard Wall

Logitech teamed up with Right Brain Electronics to create a very special display at their PAX East booth. The 10’x15′ video wall uses 160 modified Logitech G810 gaming keyboards and custom control circuitry to display colorful pixel art.

2017 Audi TT RS

2017 Audi TT RS

The top-of-the-line TT gets a new aluminum 5-cylinder engine which pushes out 400 hp, launching the Coupe to 62mph in 3.7s and the Roadster in 3.9s. All-wheel drive and a fixed rear wing are standard, and adaptive dampers and carbon ceramic brakes are available.

Civil War Weird Trailer

Civil War Weird Trailer

YouTuber Aldo Jones loves to make movie trailers hilariously senseless using visual effects, such as warping characters’ faces and adding extra imagery. Here’s what he did to the last Captain America: Civil War trailer. Tony Stark turning into Lincoln Osiris killed us.

Alien Facehugger Ski Mask

Alien Facehugger Ski Mask
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In celebration of Alien Day this week, Mondo and Middle of Beyond have teamed up to create some great Alien wear. Our favorite? This full-face knit acrylic ski mask with a facehugger wrapped around it. We’re so wearing this on the slopes next winter.

How to Make a Tiny Tree

How to Make a Tiny Tree

Modelmaker Luke Towan walks us through the painstaking process of building a tiny tree for a model railroad. It requires time and patience, but the end result is quite realistic, and the video is as soothing as watching Bob Ross paint. His teensy hay bales are nuts too.

Shell Project M Concept Car

Shell Project M Concept Car

The fuel company turns its eye towards conservation, with the design of a city car that can get up to 107mpg (European). The diminutive 3-seater uses smart aerodynamics, lightweight materials and a low-friction engine design to minimize fuel consumption.

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