Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks isn't only a sensation on the court, but he's currently the latest YouTube star. As many fans already know, he graduated from Harvard and was traded from several teams before landing in New York. Continue reading to see how to get into Harvard.
Well, the big game is almost over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end there. For 2012, there has been quite a few interesting Super Bowl commercials, ranging from Acura's NSX unveil to a new E*TRADE baby. Continue reading to see five of our favorites -- plus a bonus.
Unlike its predecessor, Dual Snowboards "can be ridden sideways just like regular snowboards, but also offer new possibilities for sliding, turning, and jumping in the snow park; with one board on each foot, the user can walk on different terrain and easily maneuver around obstacles." Continue reading for a video.
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When Portal meets basketball, things can get a bit out of hand, literally. Let's just say that whoever you're playing against shouldn't trash talk, or else they may end up being transported through the hoop, rather than the basketball. Continue reading for the video.
French designer Jean-Yves Blondeau, also known as "Rollerman", shows us why all you need is 31-wheels and a steep hill to overtake motorcycles...by surprise of course. His "suit places a number of rollers (similar to those found on rollerblades) on most of the major joints, the torso, and the back. The wearer can ride in a variety of positions (upright, prone, supine, on all fours, etc.) at speeds of up to 70 mph (116 km/h) in downhill." Video after the break.
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Not just any jetpack, the water-powered FlyBoard from Zapata "is controlled by an operator on the jetski, which has to have at least 100hp to operate the" device. Expect to shell out $6,600 to own one of these babies. Video after the break.
Once you've got the hang of it it's possible to jump to incredible heights out of the water - over 30ft - with Franky Zapata himself even able to perform backwards somersaults.[via DailyMail]
YouTube user "derDon1234" has created an epic video showing just why people are awesome. It's basically a compilation of this year's best extreme sports and stunts, including the amazing Sepak Takraw. Continue reading to watch.
For a mere $236 per day, you can rent the Jetlev R200 jetpack. This device "propels fliers up to 30ft into the air by sucking up ocean water and powering it back through the pack." No word yet on if it will hit stores anytime soon. Continue reading for a promo video.
The Jetlev R200 has a harness that straps the user into the jetpack's frame, two handles for steering and stability, a throttle for speed control, and two water jets that forcefully propel out streams of water that is pumped in through a hose.[via DailyMail]
Well, today marks the beginning of MLB's 107th world series, and what better way to bring it in than with some humor. These baseball-related demotivational posters aim to do just that. Click here to see them all. Continue reading to watch MLB 11's video game prediction on who will win the series.
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