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When You Take a Million Balls, Dump Them Into a Museum Hall, You Get This Giant Swimmable Ball Pit

By Jackson Chung July 7, 2015

A unique ocean has surfaced in Washington DC at the National Building Museum. Created by Brooklyn-based Snarkitecture, “BEACH” is basically a 10,000-square-foot interactive installation made up of a million recyclable translucent plastic balls. Visitors to the museum are welcome to swim in the interactive exhibit or just lounge on the sidelines. It features a 50-foot-wide shoreline that sports a mirrored wall at one end to give the ocean greater visual depth. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of an insane road bike freestyle.

High School Student Builds an Amazing Real-Life Fallout 3 Motorcycle

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

High school student Chris Riffel has created a fully functional motorcycle inspired by Fallout 3. He got some help from his friends and teachers along the way, but the results are stunning the say the least. The steel was cut and welded locally, while they the engine was sourced from a scrapyard. Click here to view the first image in this week’s WINS gallery. Continue reading for an incredible viral video of a dolphin rescue on the Isle of Barra.

Ultra Compact 7W 300LM Mini CREE LED Torch Can be Picked Up for $3.69 Shipped – Today Only

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

Wallyshine’s 7W 300LM Mini Cree LED Torch easily clips onto your belt or fits in a pocket, and it can be picked up for just $3.69 shipped, today only, originally $15.57. Its compact size and ultra bright light output, combined with a rugged skid-proof as well as water-resistant design, makes it a great tool for your EDC (Everyday Carry Bag). For anyone who always finds themselves on-the-go, picking up a few of these would be a great idea in case of emergency, or just to build an LED lightsaber. Product page. Continue reading for a video and more information.

These 24 Everyday Images are Oddly Satisfying in a Perfectionist Type of Way

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

Photo credit: Reddit

We all know that a perfectionist is a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection. However, some take perfectionism to the next level and into everyday life. For example, settling for nothing but a perfect stack of super smooth pancakes, an extremely round apple, or just separating a package of gummy bears by color. Continue reading for more everyday images that are oddly satisfying in a perfectionist type of way.

Stormtrooper-Inspired 1100HP Zenvo ST1 is Both Supercharged and Turbocharged, Does 0-60 in Under 3-Seconds

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

If stormtroopers had their hand at designing a hypercar, it’d probably look something like the all-new 2015 Zenvo ST1, priced at $950,000USD. Powered by a twin-charged 6.8L V8, the engine delivers a peak 1,104-horsepower and 1,054 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels only. What sets this apart from its predecessor is a new sequential transmission that replaces the previous manual, with seven forward gears and a single clutch. Gear shifts take a mere 35-milliseconds, making it one of the fastest shifting, single clutch transmissions in the world. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

Scientists Say That Comet 67P Could Have Alien Life Beneath Icy Surface

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

Scientists say that comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko landed on by the spacecraft Philae could be home to an abundance of alien microbial life beneath an icy surface. Rosetta, the European spacecraft orbiting the comet, is also said to have discovered strange clusters of organic material that resemble viral particles. Philae first landed on the comet in November, and it has since undergone a period of hibernation from which it awoke in June, having recharged its solar panels. Continue reading for the news report and more information.

You Don’t Expect to See These 29 Mildly Interesting Things Everyday

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

Photo credit: Imgur

Being able to see a rainbow only when wearing polarized sunglasses is something you don’t expect. According to Reddit user 420Blaze1t, this phenomenon occurs because “the sky is too bright from the sun and so the rainbow is faint that your eye can’t see it clearly. Polarizers remove scattered light which is why putting them on reduces glare and bright spots, so with a polarizer it blocks all the bright scattered light from the sky and makes the rainbow more visible.” Continue reading for more mildly interesting things you don’t see everyday.

When Maserati Meets DeLorean, You Get the Maserati Boomerang

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

When Maserati meets DeLorean, you get the $4-million Maserati Boomerang, a one-off model hitting the auction block. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and debuted at the Turin Auto Show in 1971. By the time it hit the 1972 Geneva Motor Show, it sported a beefy 300-horsepower V8 under its hood, good for a top speed of 186mph. Continue reading for a video and more information.

GoPro Hero4 Session Can Be Submerged 33-Feet Underwater Without a Case, is No Larger Than an Ice Cube

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

GoPro’s all-new Hero4 Session can be submerged 33-feet underwater without a special housing, and it’s no larger than an ice cube to boot. Recording is a simple one button press for capturing 8-megapixel photos as well as 1080p60, 720p100 or 1440p30 video. It features two microphones: one on the front of the camera and one on the back. When you’re filming in windy conditions or during high-speed activities like motorsports, the camera automatically switches to the mic that’s best-suited for capturing optimal audio. The accompanying GoPro app gives you complete control over your entire shooting experience. Get more info here. Continue reading for two videos previewing its features and recording quality.

Golden Retriever Befriends 8 Birds and a Hamster, Internet Stardom Ensues

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2015

Photo credit: Bob Golden Retriever

Birds, dogs and hamsters aren’t usually mentioned in the same sentence, that is unless…you’re talking about Bob. You see, Bob the Golden Retriever has been living happily with eight feisty birds, and one giant hamster. They do just about everything together, including: napping, cuddling and an occasional vivacious play session. Despite their obvious size difference, Bob is always gentle with his play buddies. Continue reading for a video and more pictures.