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Run for Your Lives 5K

Run for Your Lives 5K

The Run for Your Lives 5K obstacle course series urges you to find the finish line while zombies give chase and try to steal your flag football belt that represents your health. Zombie after party too.

Oscar the Opener

Oscar the Opener

If you have a cat, get safety locks. Because it’s only a matter of time before your pet figures out how handles work. Oscar doesn’t just do freezers, he breaks into drawers and doors too.

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Snack-Man

Snack-Man

(NSFW: Language) A scuffle breaks out between riders on the New York subway when a vigilante hero intervenes to break things up. Is it The Dark Knight? Nope, just some guy and his snack food.

Hasselblad H4D-40 Ferrari

Hasselblad H4D-40 Ferrari

The finest names in cameras and cars get together for this 40 megapixel camera, done up in traditional Ferrari “Rosso Fuoco” red. Includes an 80mm lens and limited to only 499 pieces.

The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan

A social experiment by ABC News show What Would You Do? gets results, but also chances upon a genuinely good person. Remember his name: Dominic Giamo. Watch YouTube and be humbled.

Outerra Engine Demo

Outerra Engine Demo

This fan-made clip shows off the 3D planetary rendering engine Outerra, capable of generating high-res fractal landscapes, with integrated vehicle and aircraft physics. Windows tech demo DL here.

The Secret Life of Plankton

The Secret Life of Plankton

Did you know that a drop of seawater contains some of our planet’s most important, most beautiful and most terrifying organisms? A look at the sea’s micro empire, courtesy of TED Education.

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Sigur Rós: Ekki múkk

Sigur Rós: Ekki múkk

A song from Valtari, the forthcoming LP of the great Sigur Rós. Ekki múkk is an introverted, soul-cleansing track, a comforting refrain from the band’s grand and overpowering sound.

Unbelievable Stone Skipping

Unbelievable Stone Skipping

Our attempts to skip stones across the water usually result in a splash or two – maybe three on a really good day. But check out this guy and his epic stone skipping skills (and his magical beard.)

The Eagle Stroke

The Eagle Stroke

This bald eagle spotted a dead fish floating on a lake and tried several times to swoop in and fly away with it. But the fish seems to be quite heavy, so the bird is left with just one option.

Tiny’s No-Jump Dunk

Tiny’s No-Jump Dunk

Think Mamadou is huge? Meet Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, one of the newest members of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. At 7’8″, Tiny can hang onto the rim with both his feet still touching the floor.

SecondWind Battery Charger

SecondWind Battery Charger
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The SecondWind battery charger is designed to recharge disposable alkaline batteries, i.e. the ones that are not supposed to be rechargeable. It recharges AA & AAA batteries within 90 minutes.

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The Newsroom

The Newsroom

(NSFW) Aaron Sorkin’s HBO series The Newsroom goes behind the scenes of a network news operation, with Jeff Daniels starring as a stressed-out anchorman trying to reinvent his program.

Bumblebee Sculpture

Bumblebee Sculpture
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Keep Decepticons off your front lawn with this amazing 7.5 foot-tall sculpture of Bumblebee, handmade from various scrap metal parts by ScrapSculptures. Get Optimus Prime here.

Paper Airplane vs. Birds

Paper Airplane vs. Birds

A guy drops a paper airplane from the 18th floor of a building, and as it makes its lengthy descent, something unexpected happens. We can only assume the birds of prey thought it was lunch.

Giveaway: TokyoFlash Watch

Giveaway: TokyoFlash Watch

Our pals at TokyoFlash Japan are offering one lucky Awesomer reader a chance to win the cool digital watch of their choice. Fill out the entry form for a chance to win. (Ends 12:01am EDT, 4/17/12)

Make It Count

Make It Count

Nike asked filmmaker Casey Neistat to create a short film based on the phrase “Make It Count”. He took the shoot budget and spent it all on an inspiring 10 day trip around the world with his pal.

Scrabble Drink Coasters

Scrabble Drink Coasters

Next time you have a triple shot of vodka, get a Triple Word Score with these Scrabble drink coasters. Each set comes in a metal tin with 54 coasters made from recycled paper pulp.

Evil Wizards T-Shirt

Evil Wizards T-Shirt
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Harry Potter’s world has many memorable characters, both good and bad. Root for the ferocious four of J.K. Rowling’s series in the Fab Four format popularized by Experimental Jetset.

Bunny Breakout

Bunny Breakout

It’s official: dogs hate seeing other animals locked down. Whether it’s a canine relative or a rabbit that’s not really even in any danger, they’ll gladly help any prisoner break out.

Hole to Another Universe

Hole to Another Universe
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Add whimsy to any room with this escapist decal designed by Dan Golden as part of his FUNBUS collection. The decal measures 35.5″ x 33″. We don’t recommend that you test the portal though.

Henry and His Music

Henry and His Music

Music & Memory is a non-profit organization focused on providing personalized music to the elderly and infirm because of its ability to reanimate and reinforce senses of identity.

Micro Empire

Micro Empire

Clemens Wirth takes us to the mysterious, creepy and lively world of microscopic creatures using a Canon 5d Mark II attached to a monocular microscope. The music is by Radium Audio.

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