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The big day has finally come and gone - Facebook's IPO that is. It began the day trading -- under the NASDAQ symbol "FB" -- at $42 / share, but closed flat at $38.23 / share, $.23 higher than the initial estimate. However, this IPO does take him the award of being the fastest traded in history, with 2.7-million shares changing hands every second within 30-seconds of it going live. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.

Scott Wade isn't your normal artist, he uses the dust on dirty cars to create masterpieces, like the Mona Lisa and Albert Einstein works above. These stunning drawings may not be as durable as a paint job, they are most certainly unique and conversation pieces to say the least. Continue reading to see a video, more pictures, and for additional information.

This weekend only, the Crucial 256GB m4 Solid State Drive is on sale at 50% off - $209.99 shipped, normally $418.99. Thanks to having no moving parts, SSDs are quiet, more lightweight, and they're rugged and reliable even the most demanding operating environments or temperature extremes. Product page. Continue reading to see how to install this in a MacBook Pro (2010)

Designed for client computing, the Crucial m4SSD delivers faster boot and application load times for mobile and desktop users alike. Low power, lightweight, and durable, it empowers high-speed synchronous MLC NAND, advanced controller technology, optimized NAND management, and the second-generation SATA 6Gb/s interface.

File this under: creative product packaging designs. Rather than throw out that old CD spindle you have laying around, why not use it to transport a bagel? That is just one of the many innovative examples of green product packaging that you'll see in this feature. Continue reading for more.

While many people have transitioned to using only credit / debit cards, there are still some geeks who prefer the feeling of fresh and crisp currency. These ten cool and creative wallets enable you to transport the bills in style. First up, we have the Wallet 2.0, which works similar to a coupon organizer. Continue reading to see them all.

Believe it or not, the giant flamingo you see above was formed by a group of flamingos in a calm lagoon off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Click here to see the first image in today's viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video of the world's laziest harp seal.

Have you ever wondered why your fingers wrinkle up when they're soaked in water for a long period of time? Or, why the funny bone even exists? Well, we've rounded up explanations for seven of these mysteries of the human body. Continue reading to see them all.

Some photographs turn out better than expected, but in a twisted kind of way. For example, the photographer above wanted to capture the cat, but ended up with an actor on the computer screen staring at up at the animal. Continue reading to see more.

Have you ever wondered just how common your birth date is? Well, this handy chart is just what you're looking for. With or without this chart, many of you probably know that being born on February 29th is one of the rarest occurrences ever, due to it only happening once every four years. Click here to see more funny school pictures. Continue reading for a video of someone opening a beer bottle with a chainsaw.

Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed ZeroN, a futuristic user interface that consists of "a small metal orb floating in free space that users can manipulate by moving around and placing in midair." Continue reading to see it in-action and for more information.