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Epson PaperLab Looks Like a Normal Printer at First, But Shred Unwanted Documents? They Become New Sheets of Paper

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Epson PaperLab

How about a printer that can create new sheets of paper from unwanted documents? Meet Epson’s PaperLab. This innovative system is both a printing and paper-making machine, and here’s how it works: feed the machine waste paper, which it then tears apart and then ‘de-inks’ using a stream of high-powered air. The fibers reassembled into fresh sheets using liquid binders, and a pressure process forms individual sheets of paper into a custom size, thickness, and color, capable of producing 14 sheets of paper per minute. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny Facebook status updates gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of someone who created a functional R/C plane using an old heater part and styrofoam.

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Don’t Buy Several HDDs, Get WD’s 6TB My Book Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive for Under $180 Shipped – Today Only

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WD 6TB Hard Drive

WD’s 6TB My Book Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive ensures that you’ll securely have all your files on-the-go, without having to lug around several devices, all for $179.99 shipped, today only, originally $299.99. Just plug in the high speed USB 3.0 cable, run the software and you’re ready to quickly transfer files or backup your computer. Product page. Continue reading for an unboxing video and more information.

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Walking Up a Water Skyscraper and 16 More Surreal Photos Created with an iPhone

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Surreal Photos iPhone

Photo credit: Charlie Davoli via Bored Panda

Photographer Charlie Davoli doesn’t rely on powerful editing software to create photos that blend reality and fantasy, but rather just an iPhone. “When I walk down the street, I shoot anything that catches my attention, creating an immense archive of photos. The creation of a new dreamscape happens at a later stage in the concept: thanks to my pool of images, the editing process is then almost immediate through the use of iPhone apps like PsTouch, iDesign, Superimpose, MatterApp e Mextures,” said Davoli. Continue reading to see more of his amazing work.

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Riptide is a Fully Amphibious Tracked Vehicle That Goes Anywhere, Can Easily Tackle 2-Feet of Snow

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Riptide

The Riptide from Howe and Howe Technologies is essentially 9000-pound tracked monster with a top speed of over 60mph on land, making it one of the fastest tank-like vehicles in the world, and it can turn on a dime to boot. Unlike its big brother Ripsaw, this version is amphibious, capable of reaching speeds of 15-25 knots in the water. How is the Riptide able to accomplish such feats? Its mechanical clutching system that allows for a much quicker and simpler handling of the hydrostatic transmission. 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 a hypnotizing color-changing cake.

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In Case of Zombie Apocalypse, You’ll Want a Set of These SOG Throwing Tomahawks

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SOG Throwing Tomahawk

SOG Throwing Tomahawks are perfect for the zombie apocalypse, and can double as axes. They use one-piece construction for durability, and boast a stainless steel paracord wrapped handle. The 3Cr13 steel blades have an overall length of 10.17-inches, while weighing in at 25.4-ounces. A ballistic nylon carry/storage sheaths for each axe are included to ensure safe transport. Get a set here now. Continue reading for another video of them in-action.

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Bill Gates Holding Windows 1.0 Installation Floppy Disks and 18 More Interesting Historical Photos

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Bill Gates Windows 1.0

Windows 1.0 was released on November 20, 1985, as the first version of the Microsoft Windows line. This operating system runs as a graphical, 16-bit multi-tasking shell on top of an existing MS-DOS installation, to provide an environment which can run graphical programs designed for Windows, in addition to existing MS-DOS software. Company founder Bill Gates spearheaded development after seeing a demo of a similar software suite known as Visi On at COMDEX. Continue reading for more interesting historical photos.

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Fascinating Look at the Corpse Flower, Which Smells Like Rotting Flesh When it Blooms

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Corpse Flower

Here’s a fascinating look at carrion flowers, better known as corpse flowers, which emit an odor that smells like rotting flesh. This odor is used to attract scavenging flies and beetles as pollinators, but some species even trap the insects temporarily to ensure the gathering and transfer of pollen. Titan arum (above), which has the world’s largest flower head, presents an inflorescence or compound flower composed of a spadix or stalk of small and anatomically reduced male and female flowers, surrounded by a spathe that resembles a single giant petal. Continue reading for two more videos and additional information. Click here to view more images of the corpse flower.

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Longbranch Cabin Looks Like it was Made with Giant Wooden LEGO Bricks

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Longbranch Cabin

Jim Olson from Olson Kundig Architects unveils the newly renovated Longbranch Cabin in Puget Sound, Washington, which appears to have drawn inspiration from the famed LEGO bricks. The original structure was built in 1959, and during each of its four renovations, boxes were added to the original structure for expansion, building around trees instead of tearing them down. Click here to view the first image in this week’s demotivational posters gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing why inkjet printers are so brilliant.

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Stick an UltraFire 7W 300-Lumens Pocket Torch in Your Everyday Carry and You’ll Always Have Light, Get One for $3.13 Shipped – Today Only

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Pocket Flashlight Torch

The UltraFire 7W 300-Lumens Pocket Torch is a perfect addition to your everyday carry kit, and you can get one for just $3.13 shipped, today only, originally $9.99. This LED pocket torch has a maximum output 300-Lumens, enough for just about any situation, and the adjustable focus only requires users to twist the head of the flashlight. Product page. Continue reading for two more videos and information.

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