While not very common in most parts of the world, a roll cloud basically refers to a low, horizontal, tube-shaped, and relatively rare type of arcus cloud. They differ from shelf clouds by being completely detached from other cloud features. Continue reading for five more amazing things you probably didn’t know about roll clouds.
It’s that time again, time for another batch of people who really should not be posting every thought that comes to mind on social media. For example, this person thought it would be a good idea to celebrate someone getting their first credit card by posting a picture of it online, complete with numbers showing. Continue reading for more strange and funny examples of how not to use social media.
At a whopping $3.4-million USD, the Lykan Hypersport by W Motors is the third most expensive car to ever be made, behind the very limited (four created, three sold) $4.5-million Lamborghini Veneno and the elusive one-of-a-kind $8-million Maybach Exelero million. It’s also the first car to have diamonds in its headlights – the front lights are made up of titanium LED blades with 420 diamonds (15cts). The buyer can choose between various precious stones, like rubies, diamonds, yellow diamonds, or sapphires to be integrated into the vehicle at purchase. Continue reading for the video and more information.
What happens when skilled art students at a high school are combined with their love of the Star Wars franchise? Roger-Roger of course. A custom droid that can be shifted into a variety of poses, depending on what period they are discussing in class. Let’s hope the next version boasts artificial intelligence and / or autonomous bipedal movement. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for three viral videos of incredibly fast food handlers.
Chicago-based entreprenuer and inventor Geraint Krumpe has developed something worth getting “egg-cited” about, an innovative gadget that gently spins the egg, blending the yolk and the white without cracking the shell itself. The already-scrambled egg can then be soft or hard boiled, and according to Krumpe, makes them tastier than regular eggs. Continue reading for a video and more information.
The crew over at wiseGEEK has compiled an interesting series of food items and their 200 calorie equivalent portions. All of these foods were shot using the same dinner plate, which measures 10.25-inches (26 cm) in diameter as well as the same bowl if one was necessary, with a diameter of 6.25 inches (16cm). Continue reading to see them all.
Called the Osteoid, this futuristic-looking creation appears to be straight from a science fiction film, but Deniz Karahasin’s invention is actually a 3D-printed cast that speeds up bone healing by nearly 40% using ultrasound technology. Simply put, Osteoid requires a mere 20-minutes, thanks to low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) leads that are placed on the skin, right over the bone injury. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Dan Bilzerian has been making the rounds online recent, mainly due to a pool mishap involving a broken foot with one of his friends, but for those who have wondered how a venture capitalist as well as professional player lives during their off time, we’ve got just the images for you. One more thing to note, Bilzerian is a 4-year military veteran. He enlisted in the Navy in 1999 and went to BUD/S. He was kicked-out of SEAL training two days before graduation; he received an honorable discharge. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of how not to handle a live grenade.
Logitech’s G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse is currently being offered for only $49.99 shipped, this week only, originally priced at $79.99. With up to 250 hours of battery life, G602 redefines the laws of wireless gaming. From the pinpoint accuracy of the exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology to the extra high durability primary switches, you can count on G602 to dominate boss after boss. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and more information.
Notable features:
- Enduring battery life: Up to 250 hours of non-stop gaming-8X greater than typical wireless performance.
- Delta Zero sensor technology: Delivers power-saving optimization and high accuracy cursor control.
- Wireless gaming technology: 2.4GHz connection gives you freedom from cords, clutter and game interference.
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Here’s what creator Mark Phillips and his Arizona-based company, Lipsmark, LLC, has to say about Palcohol: “It varies per version but basically, alcohol […] and in the cocktail versions, natural flavorings and Sucralose as a sweetener. The ingredients of each version are listed on the front of the package. Palcohol is gluten free.” The company says that adding five ounces of liquid to a packet of Palcohol would be “equal to a standard mixed drink.” Continue reading for the news report and more information.