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Omni Mark-1 is a Propeller-Based Hoverboard That Lets You Soar Over Water, Has Already Set a World Record

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

Since Omni Mark-1 has several patents pending, not much is known about this awesome propeller-based hoverboard, besides that it has already set a world record. That’s right, Canadian inventor Catalin Alexandru Duru’s invention managed to travel a total distance of 275.9m to achieve a new Guinness World Records title for “Farthest flight by a hoverboard.” He reached a height of 5-meters, covering a distance of over twice that of two full sized football pitches, before gently landing in Quebec’s Lake Ouareau. Believe it or not, this prototype only took Alexandru 12-months to design and build. 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 some mind-boggling floating card wizardry.

Polaroid Snap Unveiled, is a 10-Megapixel Instant Digital Camera with Zero Ink Technology

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

Most instant cameras do not have ways to save images, but the Polaroid Snap has a built-in SD card (up to 32GB) slot that does just that. This 10-megapixel shooter creates 2×3-inch prints in under a minute, thanks to Zero Ink (ZINK) technology, which uses special heat-activated dye crystals. It features a photo booth mode for shooting 6 photos in 10 seconds, and the option to remove Polaroid’s classic border logo on your instant prints. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

MIGALOO Private Submersible Yacht is So Large That It Has Its Own Pool, Costs $2.3-Billion

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

If you’re a multi-billionaire seeking the ultimate in luxury, the MIGALOO should be on your wishlist. At $2.3-billion, this private submersible yacht not only boasts a helipad, two-story owner’s suite w/private patio, and eight VIP suites, but also a gigantic pool bar. Want to explore the ocean? It can also dive up to 787-feet, enabling you to view marine life from your luxurious sea vessel. No word yet on when this machine will hit the ocean. Continue reading for another video and more pictures.

Sphero BB-8 Droid Features Gyroscopic Propulsion and is App-Controlled, Might be the Droid You’re Looking For

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

Sphero’s BB-8 Droid just might be the one you’re looking for, or at least a 4.5-inch tall, app-enabled companion that goes just about anywhere. Simply use your Bluetooth-enabled phone to guide the droid and make it respond to your voice commands. You can also have it send virtual holographic videos, or just let the droid roam free, which has an adaptive personality, learning as you interact with it. Using gyroscopic propulsion, it rolls freely while remaining balanced, mimicking the BB-8 from the movie trailer. Continue reading for another hands-on video, more pictures and additional information.

The Secret Lives of Stormtroopers on Earth Captured by Photographer

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

Photo credit: Jorge Higuera via My Modern Met

If Imperial Stormtroopers spent their time off here on Earth, they’d probably be up to the same activities as other humans, like knitting. Photographer Jorge Perez Higuera captured a few of them shopping at a grocery store, washing dishes, paying bills, relaxing in a jacuzzi with a fancy cocktail, and even pumping gas. “They represent the galactic working class. Let’s be honest, if that future existed, we would probably be imperial soldiers and not heroes or villains,” said Higuera. Continue reading for more pictures.

Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Revealed, Could Have More Than 1400-Horsepower

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo is definitely a sight to behold, and it will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motorshow later this month. Besides boasting a 1,400-plus-horsepower engine, it features the iconic ‘horse shoe’ front grille, ‘eight-eyed’ LED headlights, and the center fin, employed in two versions – one on the front and rear wings and the other running the length of the roof. “We wanted to develop a virtual race car for our fans which is a genuine Bugatti down to the last detail and radiates the unrestricted values of the brand,. We hope that the gamers will have just as much fun racing the car as we did in developing it,” said the design team. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny school pictures gallery. Continue reading for a viral parody video of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos.

Credit Card-Sized CardSharp2 Folding Knife Easily Fits in Your Wallet, Get One for $2.12 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung September 3, 2015

Iain Sinclair’s CardSharp2 is a folding, surgical grade knife that looks just like a credit card, but can be unfolded in seconds, and you can pick one up for $2.12 shipped, today only, originally $29.99. Measuring a svelte 2.2mm thick, the knife itself is basically attached to a hinge that swings out, with the “card” portion transforming into the knife’s handle. A locking mechanism is included to protect you from the blade and a protective sheath to protect the blade from you. Product page. Continue reading for a two videos, including a cutting demonstration and additional information

Artist Transforms Himself Into Comic Book Characters, Like Cyborg Superman, Using Only Makeup

By Jackson Chung September 2, 2015

Photo credit: Argenis Pinal via Bored Panda

Argenis Pinal is an extremely talented makeup artist from Temecula, California, who can transform himself into comic book characters using nothing but off-the-shelf products. His skills can definitely be put to good use at parties, especially during Halloween, as he can go from cyborg Superman to zombie Wolverine, The Joker, female Magneto and lots more. Continue reading to see some more mind-blowing transformations.

ThrustSSC was the First Car to Ever Break the Sound Barrier, Here are 5 Cool Facts

By Jackson Chung September 2, 2015

ThrustSSC is a jet-propelled car developed by Richard Noble, Glynne Bowsher, Ron Ayers and Jeremy Bliss. It holds the World Land Speed Record, set on October 15, 1997, when it achieved a speed of 1,228 km/h (763 mph), becoming the first car to officially break the sound barrier. The car was driven by Royal Air Force fighter pilot Wing Commander Andy Green in the Black Rock Desert in the state of Nevada. Continue reading for more cool facts.

Keret House, the World’s Thinnest, Sits Between Two Buildings and 18 More Fascinating Pictures

By Jackson Chung September 2, 2015

You may have heard about the world’s thinnest house, but the Keret House in Poland has finally been completed. Nestled in between two buildings and masterminded by designer Jackub Szczesny, this structure measures just under 5-feet at its widest point, and spans 44-square-feet. Despite its minuscule size, it comes equipped with a functional kitchen, bedroom and even bathroom. Continue reading for more fascinating pictures.