Beyond the typical matchstick, the world's largest is composed of 15,000 smaller sticks (the heads were cut off each individual matchstick) and a 4x4. Continue reading to see it in-action.
The tip of the giant match will be coated in strike anywhere match heads. This gives it the ability to be struck anywhere, and I literally mean anywhere.[via Instructables]
The Periodic Table of Elements claimed its way to fame in classrooms and text books around the world, and now these science fans have taken it to a new level of creativity. Continue reading to see 5 of the geekiest examples ever.
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Whether it be Mountain Dew, BAWLS, or any other type of energy drink, there's always that one beverage every geek needs to keep him/her awake into the wee hours. Here's one drink you may not of heard of: Pepsi Fire (cinnamon flavored) and Ice (mint flavored) was released in China only during 2006. Continue reading to see the commercial / movie trailer -- image via.
Here's a first: wedding invitations disguised as an 8-bit video game, called Incredible Adventure. The game itself draws inspiration from such Nintendo classics as Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong. Videos after the break.
The bride: "We knew that we didn't want standard paper invites. We wanted something for people to keep and remember. We're geeks.[via Gizmodo]
Got a hankering for eggs, french fries (chips), or pizza? There's a vending machine for that. While not exactly weird in the food sense, these machines are definitely something you don't see everyday at school or the office. Continue reading for more.
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What better place to get married than where you originally met? That's right, this couple first met and eventually got married at an Apple Store in New York City. Continue reading for the video.
Part of their vows included a passage from the Apple CEO that said: "You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down."[via Neatorama - Trashyyetclassy]
If you've ever wondered what kind of laptop the President of Russia Dmitriy Anatolyevich uses, wonder no more. Called the TANDBERG Tactical MXP, this $16,000 briefcase boasts the "highest level of embedded encryption as well as IEEE 802.1x and H.235 authentication." Video after the break.
The case is designed to meet most airline carry-on requirements and includes wheels, handle cart, and an inside case for accessories. It works with up to 512 kbps ISDN, 384 kbps V.35 (H.320)/2 Mbps IP (H.323 or SIP) connection, use H.264 video standard and CD-quality audio.[via Geeksology]
A woman and her boyfriend were at a restaurant in Ohio, when the latter decided to play around with his handgun while waiting for food. When he tried putting the gun back into his pocket, it accidentally went off while pointed directly at the woman's leg. Thankfully, "her BlackBerry was inside her pocket, and intercepted the bullet." Video after the break.
According to ABC 30 Fresno, the only serious casualty was the woman's jeans -- and, of course, the BlackBerry. As police pointed out, things could've been much, much more serious, and the woman was remarkably lucky to walk away virtually unscathed.[via Newlaunches - Switched]
An Ohio man decided to build a giant igloo one day and it turned into a 625-square-foot snow home, complete with "four rooms, a flat screen TV, a surround system, strobe lights and beer that never goes warm." Video after the break.
Jimmy Grey was out of a job, so he took up building a 625-square-foot snow home in the front yard of his family home so that he could be busy.[via Homeqn]
It takes only a dream, funds, talented architects, and a construction crew to build an upside down home. WebUrbanist has compiled a list of the strangest examples from around the world, and we've selected five of our favorites. Continue reading to see them all.
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