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Randy Grubb’s Decopods

Randy Grubb’s Decopods

Automotive artist Randy Grubb dropped by Jay Leno’s Garage to show off his two of his latest creations, the Deco Tri-Pods or Decopods. These are Piaggio MP3 scooters that Randy modified with an Art Deco style by hand.

Light-up Cacti

Light-up Cacti

THE ARK is a soothing display by artist Romain Tardy, who transformed a wall of cacti at the Ethnobotanical Garden of Oaxaca into a feast for the eyes, giving movement to the otherwise still succulents. Music by Squeaky Lobster.

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Insane Drag Race Explosion

Insane Drag Race Explosion

While we were at the NHRA Winternationals drag races, driver Ron Capps encountered engine problems which caused a spectacular explosion of his Dodge Charger funny car. Incredibly, he sustained no injuries. Slow-mo footage at 1:30.

The Balloon Highline

The Balloon Highline

Amazing footage of slackliners who attempted to cross a line strung between two floating hot air balloons. While none of them quite made it all the way, at least they all had parachutes – or umbrellas. Skip to 2:00 for the stunt.

How to Eat Burgers

How to Eat Burgers

It’s not easy to chomp down a good burger without making a mess. But in this clip from FoodBeast, we learn a simple “scientific” technique for not getting toppings all over your hands. Too bad you can’t do this while driving.

JBL Authentics L16 Speaker

JBL Authentics L16 Speaker
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This substantial sound system has two 25mm tweeters, two 2″ mid-ranges and two 5.25″ woofers, each with a 50w amp. Streams via Bluetooth, DLNA and AirPlay. Has 3.5mm, RCA and optical inputs and two USB charging ports.

Drone over D.C.

Drone over D.C.

We’ve seen tons of cool POV drone footage before, but the spinning straight down shot at the beginning of this clip shot using a DJI Phantom 2 quadrotor is alone worth the price of admission, despite the less than scenic locale.

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Snurk Pool Bedding

Snurk Pool Bedding
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Made by Dutch boutique bedding maker Snurk, Pool is made of duvet covers and pillowcases that will make your bed look like a swimming pool. A playful bedding set that will go even better on water beds.

Cobbler Bob

Cobbler Bob

LEGO David Bowie decides he’s had enough of Ziggy Stardust, so he comes up with a few other flamboyant alter egos. A video manifestation of one bit of comedian Adam Buxton’s amusing David Bowie tribute he did for BBC 6 Music.

Dragster POV

Dragster POV

The Awesomer rode shotgun with driver Frank Hawley in his tandem dragster at the NHRA Winternationals, our car doing 0-to-60 in two seconds and 155 mph in about eight. If you thought that was fast, top fuel racers do double this speed.

Conservation of Energy

Conservation of Energy

Keep your eye on Dave Wottle, the guy at the back of the pack in this footage from the 1972 Olympic 800-meter event. If you look up “sandbagger” in the encyclopedia, they should have a picture of this guy.

Honest Facebook Movie

Honest Facebook Movie

For its 10th anniversary, Facebook is giving its users a chance to look back on the highlights of their activities on the social network. Tripp and Tyler imagine what an honest retrospective of their account would be like.

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Kayden’s First Rain

Kayden’s First Rain

Nicole Byon made this video of her then 15-month old daughter Kayden’s reaction when she experienced rainfall for the first time. A great reminder of the little joys in our lives. The song is In My Arms by Jon Foreman.

Flaviar Spirit Sampler

Flaviar Spirit Sampler
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Flaviar offers spirit gift packs, each containing 45ml samples of five drinks. You can buy packs separately or subscribe to receive a gift pack every month. Some gift packs are available only to subscribers.

Periodic Table of Storytelling

Periodic Table of Storytelling

James R. Harris of Design Through Story Telling made an interactive periodic table-style chart of story elements as collected by TV Tropes. The online version links each element to its TV Tropes entry, but you can also buy a print.

VOID SOND Watch

VOID SOND Watch
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Void takes its minimalist design to an affordable casual watch. The SOND watch has an injection molded nylon case that has built-in loops for the strap. The watch is waterproof up to 3atm and is available in a variety of colors.

Divergent (Trailer 2)

Divergent (Trailer 2)

The final trailer for Divergent. It’s an adaptation of the first of a trilogy of young adult novels by Veronica Roth, about a girl who refuses to be reduced to a stereotype, upsetting the balance of her strict society.

Shortcut-S Photoshop Keyboard

Shortcut-S Photoshop Keyboard

A USB keyboard designed to work with Photoshop. It has 319 keys: 299 keys for preset commands and 20 customizable keys. Shortcut-S will also work with other programs and can be updated and reconfigured via software patches.

Conan x The Walking Dead

Conan x The Walking Dead

The cast of The Walking Dead recently dropped by Conan. The late night show started things out with an appropriate opening sequence, featuring a belated inside joke plus Conan himself as a zombie. Or not.

TongueSpank Spices

TongueSpank Spices
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Spices which pack the right balance of heat and booze. Flavors include Garlic Grappa, Citrus Rum, and Wasabi Sake. Great on eggs, meats and potatoes, the Smoky Bourbon is our fave, but heat lovers should try the fiery Scorpion Bourbon.

Goat Simulator

Goat Simulator

Watch out Flappy Bird. Independent game developer Coffee Stain Studios presents the next big thing in gaming. Or not. They were just fooling around with “programming stuff” and decided to make this video.

Fly Fighting

Fly Fighting

What’s most fascinating about this clips isn’t the footage of the flies fighting in slow motion, it’s that there’s something called “Substance P” that could be used to decrease (or increase) aggression in humans. Supervillains, get cracking.

Ark Portable Wireless Charger

Ark Portable Wireless Charger

A 5200mAh battery that lets you charge on the go without a cable. Like other induction chargers, it sends power through an internal patch or a case attached to your phone. Also has a USB charging port and can charge two devices at once.

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