The Bionic Farmer
Chinese farmer Sun Jifa found that the prosthetics available to him after he lost his hands in a freak accident were too limiting so he made his own. His can-do attitude and the capabilities of his designs are truly inspirational.
Airstream 2 Go
A new trailer rental and travel service in the U.S. that lets you rent an Airstream trailer along with a GMC Yukon Denali to tow the trailer. The service will help you plan your route according to your desires.
Micro Flowers
Imagine having a bouquet that fits on the tip of your finger. This familiar yet alien looking ‘flower’ is actually one of the microscopic photos taken of the crystals that form as a result of precisely tailored chemical reactions.
Son of a Sailor Folding Knives
A nice knife can be a great accessory so it makes sense that the talented jewelry artists at Son of a Sailor would add their touch to the classic French Opinel to make tasteful, hand-painted pieces like the Whiskey and Foxtrot.
Skulledelic Poster Print
Artist and Skull-a-Day creator Noah Scalin designed this cool black and white 24″x36″ print which at once conjures images of 1960s pop art but also stands on its own in any modern setting. Limited edition of just 100 prints.
Fighting Spirits
We can’t help but think about Black Swan after watching Gene Kim’s animated short about two rival ballerinas who challenge each other on stage – in a battle which quickly escalates from pliés and demi-pointes to a full-on mech assault.
Dynamite Dynamometer
You know this video isn’t going to end well as this guy straps his precious Mustang GT 500 down and pushes the envelope on the dynamometer. Though it doesn’t fail in exactly the way we expected.
Trakline Belt
Unlike most belts that only have a handful of holes, Trakline belts have tracks that give you a staggering 40 sizing options in 0.25″ increments to help you find the perfect fit. Made from full-grain leather and stainless steel.
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (Trailer)
A movie about a young outlaw couple. The woman shoots a cop but the man takes the blame. Upon his release from prison, he looks forward to seeing her again, but their tale remains as dark as when it was derailed.
You and Your F*cking Coffee
(NSFW: Language) A new web series by comedian Henry Phillips, about “a man who politely asks for coffee, and in doing so, ends up destroying the lives of those around him.” It is as depressing as it is hilarious. We want more.
Tactical Duty Kilt
5.11 Tactical created the Tactical Duty Kilt as an April Fools’ Day prank, but is actually thinking of producing it due to popular demand. If nothing else, the Scottish army should make this standard issue. (Thanks Beans!)
Journal of an Epidemic_
Filmmaker Olivier Mamet’s short movie offers a look at a mysterious and deadly outbreak as it quickly migrates across the globe. Not exactly the most uplifting film you’ll see today, but a well-crafted one nonetheless.
BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso
The Gran Lusso Coupé concept is a glimpse at the future of BMW. It has a V12 engine, 21″ wheels, wood and leather interior and a meticulously sculpted body that manages to look sleek even though it’s arrestingly immense.
Fresh-Splosion
Recall what happened the last time Will Smith met with Graham Norton? Well he and son Jaden pulled out all the stops for his latest appearance. It’s like watching the Fresh Prince ascend the throne. Is Carlton his jester?
Call of Duty: Ghosts (Trailer)
The debut trailer for the tenth (!) installment in the Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Ghosts sees the United States dethroned from its superpower status following a devastating attack. We just hope that dog doesn’t die.
SmartKey
A durable aluminum key ring that lets you fold keys similarly to how the tools in Swiss army knives are arranged. Special models include one with an integrated USB drive and one that can be expanded to carry up to 100 keys.
Game of Desks
(NSFW) Jimmy Fallon and his Late Night Show crew reveal the similarities between the world of Westeros and the studios of NBC. Because when you play the Game of Desks, you win or you get banished to cable.
Daft Punk @ Monaco Grand Prix
Ready to race the Monaco Grand Prix, Lotus F1 teammates Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean were accompanied by the much more stylishly helmeted duo of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter.
How to Cook Corn
With Summer fast approaching, you might be thinking about grilling up some corn. But leave it to our pals at Foodbeast to point out another food we’ve been doing wrong all of these years. We think we’d miss the charred kernels though.
GTA V Collector’s Edition
It’s still months from release but that hasn’t kept Rockstar from giving us incentives for pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto V. This bundle includes everything shown and a whole lot of in-game extras. A special edition is available too.
Google Glass Photographer
While there’s no question that Google Glass can capture some pretty great POV video, nobody said that its wearers look particularly dignified while they go about acting as their own self-contained camera crews.
Idiot Fencing
Witness the grace and ferocity of modern man. Comedians Matt Ingebretson and Dave Ross have a fencing match. They know absolutely nothing about fencing or fighting in general. The song is Call Me in the Day by La Luz.