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All-Electric Ferrari Millenio and 5 More Interesting Ferrari Concepts

By Jackson Chung November 29, 2017

Let’s face it, by 2020, the Tesla Roadster won’t be the only open-top electric supercar on the road, and one possible competitor could be the Ferrari Millenio. This two-seater features a carbon nanotube reinforced body that’s claimed to be stronger than steel, yet lighter than carbon fiber, along with a set of dual electric engines that can either be recharged with solar panels or through an inductive power transfer system. How much will this cost? Well, considering the Porsche 918 will set you back upwards of $1-million, expect to shell out at least that amount, or double if it’s only manufactured in extremely limited quantities. Continue reading for more interesting Ferrari concepts that have been released over the years.

Sherp Mini Monster Truck and 5 More Crazy Expedition Vehicles Designed to Go Anywhere

By Jackson Chung November 28, 2017

Looking more like a mini monster truck, the Russian-made Sherp ATV boasts a 44.3-horsepower engine, along with a suspension that turns on a dime. This two-seater also features ample cargo area, and can climb obstacles over two feet tall, while having the capability to swim, thanks to oversized self-inflated tires. Its durable polymer coating on the outside ensures ruggedness, while a 15.3 gallon fuel tank, and optional add-ons, such as a second 15 gallon tank in the wheels, a generator, independent heater, and high-powered headlights, make sure you’re never stranded out in the wild. Continue reading for five more crazy expedition vehicles designed to go anywhere.

Mind-Controlled Bionic Arm and 5 More Cool Inventions That Can Turn You Into a Real-Life Cyborg

By Jackson Chung November 27, 2017

In the near future, humans may be able to shop for cybernetic parts from the comfort of their own home. Of course, this would mean replacing their own limbs with prosthetic ones, but ones that are mind-controlled, like this bionic arm by DARPA. Developed at a cost of over $100 million, it’s controlled with a microchip in the brain that records neuron activity and decodes the signals to activate motor neurons that control the prosthetic. It works similar to a regular arm, with the ability to bend, rotate, and twist in 27 different ways. The arm restores almost complete hand and finger function to patients dealing with spinal cord injury, stroke, or amputation. Continue reading for five more cool inventions that can turn you into a real-life cyborg.

Ferrari Testarossa Boasts a 385HP V12 Engine and 5 More Interesting Facts about the Supercar

By Jackson Chung November 25, 2017

The Ferrari Testarossa, also known as the Type F110, is essentially a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari that went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. It was designed by Pininfarina, and originally produced from 1984 to 1991, with two model revisions following the ending of Testarossa production and the introduction of the 512 TR and F512 M. Nearly 10,000 Testarossas, 512 TRs, and F512 Ms were produced, making it one of the most-produced Ferrari models ever. Continue reading for five more interesting facts about the supercar.

ReplyASAP App That Makes Kids Reply to Messages and 3 More Cool Apps That Actually Exist

By Jackson Chung November 24, 2017

Let’s face it, the last thing you’d probably want to do while out with friends is answer messages from your parents, but if ReplyASAP is installed on your smartphone, it’ll be a must. Nick Herbert, a 45-year-old man from London, UK, came up with the idea for the app after realizing that simply giving his son a smartphone wasn’t such a good idea, as he often kept his device on silent. It took eight months, and quite the investment to complete the project. How does it work? It alerts parents if their child has seen their message, or if the phone is turned off, and should they choose to ignore it, the app locks their phone, until a reply is received. Continue reading for three more cool apps that actually exist.

Before Withdrawing Cash, Make Sure to Double Check for these 5 ATM Scams

By Jackson Chung June 24, 2017

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ATM skimmers are one thing, but sometimes, the entire machine just looks different – perhaps it has an unfamiliar layout or appears off-colored than the same bank’s own ATMs next to it. While skilled criminals are adept at placing card or cash capture devices and PIN compromise devices in or around ATMs, some go the extra mile to install false fronts that blend right in with its surroundings. Continue reading to see a few more ATM scams to watch out for before withdrawing any cash.

Only 4 Nero Daytona F50s Exist in the World and 5 More Cool Ferrari F50 Facts

By Jackson Chung December 30, 2016

Ferrari only built 349 F50s, and of those models, just four of those were painted in Nero Daytona. This pristine 1995 Ferrari F50 is the only US-spec example. It’s powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.7L V12 engine producing 520-horsepower, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, good for a 0-60mph time of just 3.6-seconds, while topping out at 202 mph. To get your hands on this showroom condition 2,100-mile vehicle, complete with its original hardtop, unused canvas top, three pieces of unopened factory luggage, and its custom car cover, you’ll have to shell out over $3-million. Continue reading for more cool facts about the Ferrari F50.

Before the SR-71 Blackbird, There was the Lockheed A-12 – Here are 5 Cool Facts

By Jackson Chung November 16, 2016

Before the SR-71 Blackbird, there was the Lockheed A-12, a reconnaissance aircraft built for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) by Lockheed’s Skunk Works, based on the designs of Clarence “Kelly” Johnson. The aircraft was designated A-12, the 12th in a series of internal design efforts for “Archangel”, the aircraft’s internal code name. It competed in the CIA’s “Oxcart” program against the Convair Kingfish proposal in 1959, and won for a variety of reasons. Continue reading for more cool facts you may not have known.

The Last Model Personally Approved by Enzo Ferrari and 5 More Cool Facts About the Ferrari F40

By Jackson Chung October 25, 2016

The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive supercar built from 1987 to 1992, with the LM and GTE race car versions continuing production until 1994 and 1996 respectively. Successor to the Ferrari 288 GTO, it was designed to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary and was the last Ferrari automobile personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. At the time it was Ferrari’s fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car for sale. Continue reading for more cool facts about the F40. Click here for a few bonus images.

Having an ATV Bay and 5 More Cool Facts About the Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6×6 Expedition Vehicle

By Jackson Chung October 23, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6×6 luxury expedition vehicle lets you go anywhere, but with all the creature comforts of a 5-star hotel. Powered by a 7.2L in-line six-cylinder delivering 326-horsepower, but it boasts a marble floor bathroom with underfloor heating, sleeping areas, two flat panel displays, a satellite dish with high-speed internet, a Bose audio system, an on-board water system for drinking water, and a separate rear vehicle bay that can accommodate an ATV. Continue reading for five more cool facts about the Zetros lineup.