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Giant Metal Cassette Tape

Giant Metal Cassette Tape

Scott & Heather of Scavenging Metal create amazing art inspired by pop culture. One of our faves is this steel cassette tape that’s five times larger than the real thing. We love the details like the ball-bearing reels and tape made from chain. Oh, and next Halloween, we’re totally going with their propane tank jack-o’-lanterns.

Jackass Forever (Trailer 2)

Jackass Forever (Trailer 2)

Because we can never get enough idiotic and dangerous stunts, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, and a whole bunch of friends got together to deliver one final round of stupidity for our enjoyment. We’re happy to see that Bad Grandpa makes an appearance too. In theaters 2.4.2022.

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Stop-Motion Woodworking

Stop-Motion Woodworking

Stop-motion animator Omozoc created this short film which makes it look like wood can be chopped up as easily as vegetables, nails can be tapped in with a spoon, and sanding could be done with a butter knife. The animation was made from 2854 individual images, and no computer visual effects were added.

Jenga Super Mario Edition

Jenga Super Mario Edition

This special edition Jenga game adds to the tower-stacking fun by adding some Super Mario fun. As players stack bricks, they must also climb the tower to make their way towards the top in order to battle and defeat Bowser. Play tokens include Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad.

Statue Height Comparison

Statue Height Comparison

Standing nearly 600 feet tall, the tallest statue on Earth is India’s Statue of Unity. To put its enormity in perspective, Real Data created a size comparison using 3D models, starting with the height of an average human, then a number of other iconic statues around the world.

Playing the Saxocone

Playing the Saxocone

Musician Michael Wilbur of the band Moon Hooch shows off some of the fantastically fuzzy bass notes you can make by stuffing a tall traffic cone into the bell of a saxophone. And that’s not the only way that you can make funky saxocone music.

G-SHOCK GBD-200 Vital Bright Watches

G-SHOCK GBD-200 Vital Bright Watches
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These Japanese-import G-SHOCK MOVE watches have a transparent case with an underlying splash of purple or orange. They connect with a smartphone to track running distance, speed, pace, and calories burned. They’re shock- and water-resistant, and a Super Illuminator LED backlight ensures readability in any light.

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Samsung Odyssey ARK 55″ Gaming Monitor

Samsung Odyssey ARK 55″ Gaming Monitor

In addition to working as an immersive curved display, Samsung’s massive, curved gaming monitor can rotate 90º to display 32″ widescreens on top of each other, allowing gamers to play, video chat, and keep an eye on teammates at the same time. It drops in Q2 2022, with pricing and other specs TBA.

Flasks of Science

Flasks of Science
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Cognitive Surplus offers all kinds of great gifts for lovers of science, engineering, nature, and the world around us. We love their festive flasks which feature detailed illustrations with a tactile feel. They’re made from stainless steel with a wide mouth opening, and hold up to 18oz of hot or cold beverages.

HIVE Evo Modular Drawer System

HIVE Evo Modular Drawer System
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O3D’s modular storage drawers remind us that hexagons are the bestagons. They’re perfect for organizing small hardware and electronic parts. Modules include two types of drawers, which can be customized by sliding together sections. They’re sold as a set of digital files for 3D printing, and also come in a square design.

Who’s Counting? Blocks

Who’s Counting? Blocks
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Keep tabs on important milestones like the last time you left the house, wore pants, took a shower, or how long until you start day drinking with Fred’s cheeky wooden countdown blocks. The set includes blocks for different date intervals, numbers, and phrases. They also make a version just for parents.

Low Profile Ratchet Driver

Low Profile Ratchet Driver
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Need to tighten or loosen screws in a tight space? MulWark’s 4″ long ratcheting wrench is just 20mm (~.79″) thick with its bits in place, so it can fit into tricky areas where you can’t use a long driver. Its 1/4″ drive socket magnetically holds bits, which are made from durable CRV6150 steel, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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Making a Giant Matchbox

Making a Giant Matchbox

The Q decided that ordinary matches weren’t big enough for him, so he went ahead and made five giant-sized matches out of wood, rope, and a homemade mix of incendiary chemicals like the ones on a real match head. To complete the set, he built a wooden matchbox with a sandpaper striker on its side.

The Evolution of macOS

The Evolution of macOS

Apple released its first Macintosh computer back in 1984, running one of the earliest graphical user interfaces for personal computers. The guys at Nobel Tech put together a retrospective of every version of the Macintosh operating system, from its first public release, System 0.97 to the latest version of macOS 12, Monterrey.

Razer Project Sophia Desk

Razer Project Sophia Desk

Razer is showing off a concept design for the ultimate computer desk. It has hot-swappable, magnetic modules for a PC and touchscreen displays that act as input devices for gaming, streaming, and creative work. It also has modules for wireless charging and mug warming, and pairs with a 65″ or 77″ OLED display.

LEGO Orrery

LEGO Orrery

LEGO builder marian519 built this mechanical contraption inspired by a vintage mechanical clockwork. As its crank is turned, it demonstrates the rotational relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon. The instructions and parts list for the 2305-piece, 70-gear model are available for purchase on Rebrickable.

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