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Weapons Bay of an F-35 Lightning and 18 More Fascinating Pictures

By Jackson Chung August 8, 2016

There are a total of four weapons stations between the two internal bays of the F-35. Two of these can carry air-to-surface missiles up to 2,000-pounds in A and C models, or two bombs up to 1,000-pounds in the B model; the other two stations are for smaller weapons such as air-to-air missiles. The weapon bays can carry AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-132 ASRAAM, the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Paveway series of bombs, the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), Brimstone anti-tank missiles, and cluster munitions (Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser). Continue reading for more fascinating pictures from around the web.

This is Not a James Bond Villain Lair, Just a Real Home Built Directly Into a Mountainside

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

Photo credit: TUNEplanning

Imagine living in a home built directly into a mountainside, and that’s exactly what you get with TUNEplanning’s latest architectural design. The firm took advantage of the uneven topography in Seoul’s Pyeongchang-dong region to build a home that looks to be pulled straight from a James Bond movie. Featuring plenty of natural rock features, open plan flooring and pine accents. Continue reading for more pictures

There are Self-Flying Drones, and Then “Spider Drone”, Designed to Cling to Walls

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

Stanford University researchers have developed a spider-like drone capable of clinging to walls, thanks to innovative “micro-spines” that create an opposing grip, enabling the craft to sit on rough, outdoor surfaces. Security companies could use these to monitor of typically hard-to-reach areas, or on rescue missions for detecting damaged areas in dangerous terrain. Simply put, when the drone approaches a vertical surface, it pivots on its “tail-spine” to line itself up with the landing area. A thruster then pushes it into the surface and deploys the landing gear, while micro-spines create two opposing grips, counterbalancing the vehicle’s movement as well as providing a grasping force. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one showing fourteen Pokemon you didn’t realize were based on real animals.

Black Holes Could be Bridges to Other Parts of the Universe Say Researchers

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

Researchers have proposed a new theory that the center of blackholes may act as a “back door”, or gateway, for wormholes. In other words, anything traveling through a black hole would be stretched, but then returned back to its normal size when emerging in a different part of the universe. “Our theory naturally resolves several problems in the interpretation of electrically-charged black holes. In the first instance, we resolve the problem of the singularity, since there is a door at the centre of the black hole, the wormhole, through which space and time can continue,” said Gonzalo Olmo, a Rampn y Cajal researcher at the University of Valencia. Continue reading for another video and more information.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster with Just 56-Miles Sells for $5.5-Million

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

Limited to just 9-units worldwide, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster sports exclusive alloy wheels, 2 forged composite bucket seats, and hand woven carbon-fiber interior upholstery. It’s powered by a tuned version of the Aventador’s 6.5L V12, producing 740-horsepower, enabling it to hit 62mph in just 2.9-seconds, while topping out at 221mph. One model, with just 56-miles on the odometer, just sold for a whopping $5.5-million – not bad considering it retailed for $3.6-million when released. Click here for more pictures of the Veneno Roadster. Continue reading for an epic on-board ride video and more information.

This Isn’t an Optical Illusion, Just a Real House Designed to Look Like Tree Bark

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

If you’ve always wanted a home that was one with nature, then look no further than this cozy abode, located in Wisconsin’s Door County. Designed to look like tree bark, it seamlessly blends in with the foliage, complete with black cedar accents, as well as rich hues of varnished cedar, dark aluminum and floor-to-ceiling glass panels. A concrete bench lets visitors take in the lush surroundings. Click here to view the things that look like other things gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing why Dream Eater is the worst Pokemon move ever.

Perfect for Everyday Carry, Get the UltraFire 7W 300LM Mini Cree LED Torch for $2.94 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

The UltraFire 7W 300-Lumens Cree LED Torch is perfect for any everyday carry bag, and it’s being offered for just $2.94 shipped, today only, originally $9.99. This pocket-sized flashlight has a maximum 300-lumens brightness output, while focus can be adjusted quickly and easily by stretching the head portion – it also supports zooming the beam in and out. Product page. Continue reading for another hands-on video review and more information.

If Apple Designed and Built a Monolithic Home in Tokyo, This is What it Would Look Like

By Jackson Chung August 7, 2016

Photo credit: A.L.X. Junichi Sampei

Sure, there may not be much space in Tokyo to build sprawling mansions, but when land is used efficiently, you end up with stunning modern homes, like the one above. Designed by Japanese architectural firm A.L.X. Junichi Sampei, this minimalist angular house appears to be an Apple Store at first glance, but it’s actually a three-story structure comprised of reinforced concrete frames covered by perforated metal screens to ensure privacy. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Minimalist (Yet Modern) Home Looks to be Straight from the World of Ex Machina

By Jackson Chung August 6, 2016

Ex Machina is a science fiction psychological thriller that revolved around a programmer invited by his CEO to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid in an ultra modern home. Casa Di Chiari e Stefano, designed by duearchitetti, looks to be straight from that world. Offering panoramic views of the residential district beneath in Verese, Italy, while the interior is covered in grey concrete walls. This two-level home sits upon a solid rock foundation and boasts a fitness area, an open terrace, as well as a garage that all utilize sliding panels instead of doors. Continue reading for more pictures.

Auto Enthusiast Takes an Old Tractor and Transforms it Into a Working Motorcycle

By Jackson Chung August 6, 2016

Auto enthusiast Larry Medwig from Painesville, Ohio has a passion for motorcycles, so much so that he decided to build a “tractor cycle”. This creation is exactly as it sounds, a motorcycle made from several individual parts re-purposed from old vehicles. The engine was sourced from an International Harvester LB, the transmission from a Crosley automobile, the wheels from a David Bradley, while the frame and forks are custom-built from pipe fittings. What stands out the most is the main body, taken from the front of a Farmall Cub tractor. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of magical LEGO powers.