Doesn’t look familiar? That’s because the 1967 Ferrari Thomassima (translates to “The Max from Thomas”) II is a custom vehicle created by Thomas Meade. It was inspired by the Ferrari 330 P4, is based on a Ferrari 250GT coupe with a hand-crafted aluminum body and powered by a 267-horsepower 3.0L V12 engine up front. Continue reading for more cool facts and the eBay page to where it’s selling for a whopping $9-million.
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No, the picture you see above hasn’t been Photoshopped, it just shows the Inky Cap Mushroom, also known as “Coprinopsis atramentaria”. It’s an edible, but sometimes poisonous, mushroom found in Europe and North America. Clumps of mushrooms arise after rain from spring to autumn, commonly in urban and disturbed habitats such as vacant lots and lawns, as well as grassy areas. The grey-brown cap is initially bell-shaped before opening, after which, it flattens and disintegrates. The flesh is thin and the taste mild. It can be eaten but is poisonous when consumed with alcohol. Continue reading for more bizarre examples.
Project Flake was basically conceived from an idea to create a futuristic car that is more like a living, breathing creature, rather than a machine. To achieve this, this futuristic supercar features bodywork made from hundreds of small carbon fiber panels which can open and close to manage the airflow. These fragmented body panels also double as air brakes when needed, or provide additional downforce. When the car reaches high speed, the shell morphs back into a smooth sculptural shape. Its D-shaped wheels, complete with sensors mounted at each wheel arch to track the ground in real time, mold themselves to match the road for maximum contact area and grip. 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 real-life Rocket League.
Brandon, a 23-year-old software engineer, relocated from Massachusetts to the Bay Area in mid-May to start work at Google, but he opted out of paying an exorbitant amount for a San Francisco apartment – minimum $2,000/month. Instead, he parked a 128-square-foot truck at company headquarters and decided to live in it. Only the essentials can be found inside, and that includes: The main things “a bed, a dresser, and I built a coat rack to hang up my clothes.” “I realized I was paying an exorbitant amount of money for the apartment I was staying in – and I was almost never home. It’s really hard to justify throwing that kind of money away. You’re essentially burning it – you’re not putting equity in anything and you’re not building it up for a future – and that was really hard for me to reconcile,” said Brandon. Continue reading to look inside the truck.
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When Star Wars Snowspeeder meets all-terrain vehicle, you get the RDSV (Rapid Deployment Snow Vehicle). Created by industrial designer Juan Garcia Mansilla, this two-seater is capable of high speeds in polar environments, and designed for medical emergencies, rescue missions, and exploration. Sport applications are possible should there be sufficient interest, since its adaptive traction system allows it to trek through deep or hard snow. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Unlike earlier self-balancing scooters, Xiaomi’s Ninebot Mini does not have a handle, but instead uses a knee-high steering stick that detects the movements of the rider’s legs using Leansteer technology. The 28.2-pound, $300 device has a top speed of 10mph and is good for 13.7-miles of riding time on full charge. There will also be a companion smartphone app for autonomous control and security – app connects to the scooter’s lock, and alerts you if removed from the location. Continue reading for two more videos and additional information.
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The Quinny Longboardstroller was once just a concept, but now, it’s a real product that consumers can buy. As the name implies, this gadget lets parents longboard while their child has a front row seat. Featuring specially-designed trucks, large wheels, and a safety leash, it boasts a low center of gravity for increased stability, along with a reliable handbrake that can be used to stop near instantly in emergencies. One caveat: it’ll set you back a cool $670. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of Vin Diesel playing Dungeons and Dragons.
Aukey’s 15,000mAh Portable Power Bank is officially licensed and certified to use Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Technology, which charges compatible devices up to 75% faster, all for $21.99 with coupon code: VLS2CENC, today only, originally priced at $69.99. While offering blazing fast charging for the expanding number of compatible devices, this charger also works brilliantly for non-QC 2.0 smartphones and tablets. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: VLS2CENC during final checkout for the additional discount. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America on October 18, 1985, and it celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday. Unfortunately, many Nintendo fans today aren’t too familiar with the system, especially the NES World Championships cartridges (above). The NWC competition was based on a custom NES cartridge by the same name. Approximately 90-copies of the gray version exist, which were given to finalists after the championships concluded. Another twenty-six copies exist in gold, like the The Legend of Zelda cartridge, and were given as prizes in a separate contest held by Nintendo Power magazine, making it the rarest and most valuable NES cartridge ever released, with a few pristine examples fetching $15,000 online. Continue reading for more cool facts.
For those who don’t know, the Yamaha R6 is basically the street version of the company’s YZF-R1 super bike. Now imagine strapping the former on a go-kart, and you’ll get Chuck Graves’ custom creation. “In the pursuit of speed, motor heads will put as much power as possible into the lightest body possible. This time that combination takes place when Chuck Graves stuck a Yamaha R6 motorcycle engine into a go-kart,” according to Speed Society. Continue reading for video of an even crazier Yamaha R1-powered kart.