Shockwave Jet-Powered Truck
Based on a semi tractor truck, the latest incarnation of this insane vehicle pumps out 36,000 horsepower, and belches flames from its exhaust stacks. Does the 1/4 mile in about 6 secs. and tops out at around 375mph.
Based on a semi tractor truck, the latest incarnation of this insane vehicle pumps out 36,000 horsepower, and belches flames from its exhaust stacks. Does the 1/4 mile in about 6 secs. and tops out at around 375mph.
Screen Junkies pokes fun at Alfonso Cuarón’s space opus, reminding us of the of suspension of disbelief and iron stomach required to watch the film, as well as the less than thrilling experience that awaits us when we watch it at home.
Mark Cersosimo’s latest thoughtful piece, The Roving Typist, introduces us to C.D. Hermelin, an engaging New York-based writer who creates one-of-a-kind stories for passersby with a few dollars to spare on his typewriter in the park.
Randall Munroe used a grid of animated gifs to illustrate how often certain events, phenomena or actions occur in real time, from mundane things like someone getting a tattoo to someone dying of cancer.
(NSFW: Language) Tom Hardy plays a respected construction foreman who mysteriously walks away from the biggest break of his career. The critically-acclaimed film is set entirely within a car and with only Hardy on screen.
Inspired by the hilarious illustrations of artist Matt “gavacho13” Crane, FlavourMachine’s browser-based Sesame Street Fighter lets you deliver button-mashing beatdowns, while helping you practice your spelling and typing prowess.
An unusual name for equally unusual clothing. Stone Island Shadow Project’s cotton trousers have two large flaps that pull off the new basketball shorts and knee high socks steeze on its own. The flaps also hide large pockets.
(NSFW: Language) The imagery in director Rex Arrow’s video may seem contrary to Mac Miller’s dope rap, but listen to the lyrics, and it’s perfect. “Walking on a tight rope, underneath a microscope. But close up, we all just molecules and isotopes.”
Yvon Martel’s MTT-136 is an all-terrain sled. Its electric motor lasts up to 130mi depending on its battery. It’s small and light enough to fit in the back of a family van but strong enough to ferry two people. Available in one or two tracks.
Corridor Digital saw this coming. Harmonix (Rock Band, Dance Central) is working on a first person shooter where the weapons are based on music. Hopefully by music they don’t just mean pop dubstep. Sign up for the alpha here.
Because snow bowling wasn’t enough fun, Devin Supertramp and his pals decided to combine the activities of ziplining and sledding into a single thrilling sport. We think this is the way they should start the Olympic luge and skeleton.
Created by Universal Everything, Walking City is an exploration of the design patterns of architecture as they gradually evolve. But rather than a building, the subject is a walking structure. Inspired by the 1960s works of Archigram.
This ridiculously brief sneak preview for Marvel’s next big blockbuster will have you hitting the pause button a dozen times trying to figure out exactly what’s happening to Star-Lord and his allies as they face off against the evil Ronan.
Inspired by the Theo Jansen’s incredible Strandbeests, these die-cut cardboard animals have legs that can actually walk when your turn a crank. A motorized option is also available, so your menagerie can actually walk on their own.
Now that he’s the new Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon called out a “buddy” who bet him $100 that he’d never be where he is now. It turns out more than one person bet him on it. And they’re all back stage.
(Gross) It’s exactly what it says on the tin. YouTuber ASIV synchronized videos of cats that are about to barf to electronic dance music. Sadly he included the part where the cats actually barf.
Dorkly uses the force of hindsight and imagines how Obi Wan Kenobi handed over baby Luke Skywalker to Uncle Owen. And we call Obi Wan the “Negotiator.” You should’ve left Luke with the muppet!
Above Average’s best Kickstarter parody yet: a proposal for a service that helps you make your own audiobook. By reading the book yourself. If that sounds insane, wait ’til you hear the rewards for higher pledges.
A sweet chill out track from the talented Seattle duo Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight aka Odesza, featuring Madelyn Grant. Sun Models is the debut single from their upcoming album that will be released this year.
Ad agency The Barbarian Group has 125 employees, and they all use the same desk. Made by Clive Wilkinson Architects, the Superdesk is an 1,100 foot-long, 4,400 sq.ft. surface that provides spaces to work and to hang out.
A rubber case for the iPhone and iPod Touch charging cable and power adapter. The case keeps the cable and adapter together and can be used as a cable tie. It comes in nine colors to make it easier to identify your cable and adapter.
(Spoilers, NSFW: Language) An incredible sequence from the 4th episode of HBO’s True Detective, shot by director Cary Joji Fukunaga in a single six minute-long take using a Steadicam and an insane amount of precise stunt coordination.
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