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DeLorean Monster Truck is Great for Off-Roading, Can’t Go “Back to the Future”, These 5 Images and Video Show Why

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Sure, this DeLorean monster truck isn’t capable of time travel, but it’s great for off-roading nonetheless. Built by Rich Weissensel over the course of several weeks, it’s basically a 1981 DeLorean body on top of a 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer frame. Approximately 6,500 examples of the iconic Back to the Future vehicle are believed to exist today, and like countless other fans, his passion to create this one-of-a-kind truck was peaked by the film. His passion of the DeLorean doesn’t stop there, he’s also built a DeLorean limousine and a DeLorean hovercraft. He says: “I am often reminded by those simple words from a good friend of mine, Dr Emmet L. Brown, who stated, ‘Roads, where we are going, we don’t need roads.'” 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 a robot chef that may soon take over at a real restaurants.

Transparent Folding Kayak Has Carbon Kevlar Frame, is Perfect for Clear Waters

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Clear Blue Hawaii’s Napali is the world’s first and only transparent folding kayak, thanks to its transparent military-grade Urethane skin. At just 26-pounds and 13-feet in length, it sports a highly durable carbon Kevlar frame. It can fold up into a normal-sized hiking backpack, making it perfect for long-distance, backcountry kayaking and vacationing. Continue reading for a video and more information.

New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Released, Features Plenty of Battle Scenes

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy kicked off the 2015 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California today with a brand new trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” It opens on the same sand outlook shown in the first teaser, and a landspeeder headed for a crashed Star Destroyer appears. “The force is strong in my family,” says a voice as we see the battered helmet of Darth Vader. “My father has it.” Continue reading to watch.

17 Animals Who Love Traveling as Much as Their Human Counterparts

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Yes, that really is a koala being served sparkling seltzer water on a Qantas flight. This lucky animal sat in first class on a trip from from Brisbane to Singapore as Australian airline Qantas celebrated the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. The flight saw four koalas – Idalia, Chan, Pellita and Paddle – travel to the Southeast Asian city-state for a 6-month staycation at the Singapore Zoo, in an effort to strengthen ties between the nations, said a news release from Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. At least one of the koalas enjoyed the perks of business class on the trip, as it chewed eucalyptus and received a towel and a drink from a Qantas stewardess.

This is Not a Micro House, Just the Roadtrek Zion Camper

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

At first glance, this looks like a micro home, but it’s just the Roadtrek Zion Camper. It comes complete with a bathroom, shower, kitchen with standard 5 cu ft (141.5 L) refrigerator, propane stove, microwave and up to 42-cubic-feet of storage space. The camper comfortablye sleeps three on a combination of an optional single front bed and king-size bed converted from the dual sofas in back. When the rear king bed is stretched out, you’ll have to keep bicycles and other gear in another storage space. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and additional information.

If the TRON Universe Were Real, These 3 Customized Cars Would be in It

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

The TRON Universe is essentially about humans being transported into a computer and them interacting with humanoid computer programs in a digital world. The universe is named after the computer program Tron, who saved ENCOM’s mainframe computer system and the real world from an evil self-aware computer program known as the MCP in 1982. If this place were real, here are what some of the cars would look like. Click here to view the first image in this week’s demotivational posters gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a red hot nickel ball melting a jawbreaker.

24 New Words Created by Internet Users That Should Be Added to a Dictionary

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Know someone that falls asleep as soon as the car starts moving? If so, “carcolepsy” is a new word you can use to describe them. Unfortunately, this word, along with many others, were created by internet users as purely a mashup of simple word combinations. Others include: “askhole”, “chairdrobe”, “textpectation”, “cellfish”, “destinesia” and lots more. Continue reading to see them all.

30 Cool and Geeky Things Every Man Cave Should Have

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

This custom “Darth Vader Beer Fridge and Vodka Fountain” was built by artist Tom Sachs, who’s best known for his recreation of the Apollo Lunar Module. When not in use and the cape shrouded over, it looks like just another Star Wars sculpture, but pull things back, and you’ll be ready to party in your man cave. Continue reading for more cool and geeky things that every man cave should have.

In the Future, We May See Geeks Dressing Up as Giant Cats, Thanks to This Creepy Wool Mask

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Photo credit: YouMou

This giant cat head looks like something straight from a horror movie, but it’s a real prop. It’s made from sheep’s wool felt by needle-felting expert Housetu Sato and his students at the Japan School Of Wool Art, which prides itself as world’s only school that provide professional cat needle-felting courses. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

This Guy Makes Massive Video Game and Fantasy Swords at Home, Here are 7 of Them

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

When you see swords in video games and fantasy-themed movies, recreating one (or several) at home isn’t usually the first thought that pops into your head, that is unless…you’re “Michaelcthulhu”. This very talented person specializes in creating massive swords, such as the Crisis Core Buster Sword from Final Fantasy, Soul Reaver, and even Atrox, which is made entirely from scrap metal. In the embedded video above, we get a little a bonus in the form of Lightning’s Gunblade from Final Fantasy XIII. 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 one showing why the aluminum beverage can design is so clever.