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Geeky Dad Builds Rocking Star Wars Speeder Bike for Daughter with 3D-Printed Parts

By Jackson Chung August 14, 2015

Instructuables user Tez_Gelmir from Australia unveils his latest project, a custom Rocking Speeder Bike – based on an original concept drawing for the speeder bike from “Return of the Jedi” – made from plywood, PVC and 3D-printed parts. “The need to be strong enough to handle a beating led me to the first part of my design, a rigid backbone with a solid plywood top for the seat platform,” he writes. It also sports a light-up, Arduino-powered blaster cannon underneath that glows red, complete with sound effects that are triggered by a button on the rocker. Click here to view the first image in this week’s demotivational posters gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a flight attendant who might love his job a little too much.

Brainwavz AP001 Portable Headphone Amplifier Includes Bass Enhancer , Get One for Under $17 – Today Only

By Jackson Chung August 14, 2015

The Brainwavz AP001 Portable Headphone Amplifier is designed to help deliver more power to your headphones, earphones or other portable speakers than your standard iPod, iPhone, Smartphone or MP3 player, all for just $16.50 with coupon code: 9EDKUG6N, today only, originally $39.50. Using a OP Amp the AP001 is able to deliver powerful audio amplification and bass enhancement, without much coloring or distortion to the original audio signal. Product page – be sure to enter coupon code: 9EDKUG6N during the final checkout page for the additional $10 discount. Continue reading for a video review and more information.

Forget Stairlifts, the Star Trek-Inspired Lifestyle Home Elevator Transports You in Style

By Jackson Chung August 14, 2015

Forget normal stairlifts, the Star Trek-inspired Lifestyle Home Elevator consists of a glass-paneled pod that can be installed in a corner, and runs along a pair of rails that hide the hydraulic mechanism from sight. What sets this elevator apart from others is its shaft-less design, which means that you can leave it upstairs when you’re downstairs, and vice-versa, leaving only rails visible. In case of an emergency, the microswitches on the bottom trigger an emergency brake as soon as one of them is touched.

Digital Artist Uses Face Morphing Software to Seamlessly Blend Photos of Celebrities Together, These 14 Images Ensued

By Jackson Chung August 14, 2015

Photo credit: Pedro Berg Johnson via Peta Pixel

Pedro Berg Johnsen from Norway specializes in combining portraits of celebrities to create surreal-looking people that should exist, but unfortunately, don’t. Above, we have a morph of Taylor Swift and Emma Watson. Some say that Chris Pratt should play Indiana Jones in the reboot, and you’ll probably agree after seeing the morph. “I use a bit of Photoshop for final touches and editing, but the actual blending is done in a program called SqirlzMorph. It’s free, and pretty easy to use. As for time, everything between two hours and a couple of days. It depends on image size, what level of detail I’m going for and how invested I am in the project,” said Johnsen. Continue reading to see more.

Google WhatsApp Fashion Stores and 25 More Bizarre Knockoffs That Shouldn’t Exist, But Do

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

It’s not everyday that you see the Google, Google Play Store and WhatsApp logos plastered all over a city, but in countries where copyright / trademark laws are not strictly enforced, it’s just another day. What’s even more surprising is that they got the WhatsApp logo completely wrong, despite being able to head right on over to their website. Continue reading for more bizarre knockoffs that shouldn’t exist, but actually do.

This Creature is Not a Megalodon, Just Deep Blue, the Largest Great White Shark Ever Caught on Film

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

Shark researcher Mauricio Hoyos Padilla has just released new footage of Deep Blue, a 20-foot-long great white shark believed to be the largest of its kind in the world, swimming near researchers in steel cages. It was captured off Mexico’s Guadalupe Island in 2013, but the researcher just recently found the recording on his computer. Near the end of the clip, you’ll see the shark bumping into one of the cages with its nose, showing off it’s rows of razor-sharp teeth to the camera below. Continue reading for another video of Deep Blue.

Janet is the US Goverment’s Secret Airline That Transports Workers to Area 51, Here are 5 Interesting Facts

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

Photo credit: Gizmodo
For those who aren’t conspiracy theorists, “Janet” – said to stand for ‘Just Another Non Existent Terminal’ – refers to a small fleet of passenger aircraft operated for the United States Air Force. The airline primarily transports military and contractor employees and currently serve mostly Area 51 from their terminal at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport. Continue reading for five interesting facts, along with a couple videos of people who tried asking about the airline.

Aquatic Thrust Boots Have Two Powerful Thrusters, Used by Real Soldiers for Combat Swimmer Applications

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

You’re looking at the patented diver propulsion system currently used by the U.S. military for combat swimmer applications. Its advanced design requires purchase approval from the U.S. Department of State. The system’s twin 6″ diameter thrusters mount to the outside of a diver’s lower thighs just above the knees, while the power source and throttle setting secures around the waist. With a maximum underwater speed of 3.5-knots, the thrusters’ virtually silent brushless electric motors provide powerful operation that relegates diving fins to controlling attitude and direction. This propulsion system provides hands-free operation, which is one of the reasons why the military prefers it for reconnaissance, search and rescue operations, and hull inspections. Its lithium-ion battery provides a range that exceeds two miles; an extra battery may be carried and ‘hot swapped’ underwater to extend operation. Want one? It’ll set you back a cool $31,500. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including what The Legend of Zelda would be like as a Western.

This Looks Like an Old Warehouse on the Outside, But Step Inside? It’s Been Transformed Into a Modern Home

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

At first glance, Richard Smith’s latest project in Sydney, Austrlaia, the “Lord Street Warehouse,” looks like an old shop, but step inside? It’s been transformed into a modern living space, complete with concrete floors, sleek furniture, painted brick accents, and visible structural beams for a stylish touch. Believe it or not, this home still does have a yard, and sliding doors provide easy access. Continue reading for more pictures.

Photographer Captures the Daily Lives of “Little People”, These 18 Interesting Scenes are the Result

By Jackson Chung August 13, 2015

Photo credit: Slinkachu

Street artist and photographer Slinkachu has been placing miniature people and objects throughout various cities for his “Little People” series since 2006. “It is both a street art installation project and a photography project. The street-based side of my work plays with the notion of surprise and I aim to encourage city-dwellers to be more aware of their surroundings. The scenes I set up, more evident through the photography and the titles I give these scenes, aim to reflect the loneliness and melancholy of living in a big city, almost being lost and overwhelmed. But underneath this, there is always some humor. I want people to be able to empathize with the tiny people in my works,” said Slinkachu. Continue reading for more.