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Inside a Redbox DVD Rental Machine and 18 More Interesting Pictures

By Jackson Chung November 13, 2016

For those who prefer Redbox over Netflix, and have wondered just what the inside of a machine looks like, these pictures should provide a clue. Basically, the discs are all commercially-pressed discs placed in plastic sleeves, which are then loaded into a multi-tiered rotating carousel by a human operator. When a disc is selected, the carousel rotates to the right position, and a robot arm moves up or down to transport it to the dispensing slot. Just before the disc is pushed out the slot, the QR code is read to make sure it’s the correct one. Continue reading for more interesting pictures from around the web.

Fashion Batteries and 10 More Things That Probably Shouldn’t Exist

By Jackson Chung November 2, 2016

When batteries are in use, people don’t really wonder what they look like, which makes these “Fashion Batteries” a bit pointless, or so we think. Now if your using these batteries in a transparent device, it may be an entirely different story. Thanks to the internet, the demand for these types of oddities are ever increasing. Continue reading to see more things that probably shouldn’t exist, but do.

Most Epic YouTube Videos Book and 10 More Strangely Useless Things That Exist

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2016

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The Most Epic YouTube Videos Ever is a real book that probably shouldn’t exist, but actually does. ” This expertly curated collection celebrates the continuing creativity of YouTube posters with 150 top choices, complete with a QR code to send you right to the video. With everything from world-famous and global viral hits to less well-known greats, this is the perfect gift for YouTube fanatics or those new to the site,” according to the product description page. Continue reading for more strangely useless things that actually exist. Click here for a few bonus images.

Mazda Furai Prototype and 18 More Fascinating Images from Around the Web

By Jackson Chung October 25, 2016

The Mazda Furai was a concept car first revealed back in December 2007, powered by a new generation 20B 3-rotor wankel engine that generated 450 brake horsepower, plenty for a vehicle weighing in at just 1,488-pounds. The engine was developed and built by renowned rotary tuner, Racing Beat, who also built the car’s rotary-shaped muffler canister. Unfortunately, the vehicle caught on fire during a photography session at Bentwaters Parks on August 19, 2008, at 11:52 am. Driver Mark Ticehurst was piloting the Furai when the engine bay caught fire while cresting a hill on the backside of the track, but thankfully, managed to escape without injury. Continue reading for more fascinating images from around the web. Click here for bonus images of the Furai.

Fractals in Nature and 10 More Oddly Satisfying Images

By Jackson Chung October 24, 2016

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Simply put, a fractal is a natural phenomenon or a mathematical set that exhibits a repeating pattern that displays at every scale. Approximate fractals found in nature display self-similarity over extended, but finite, scale ranges. The connection between fractals and leaves, for instance, is currently being used to determine how much carbon is contained in trees. These flowers above fall under this category, and are oddly satisfying to look at. Continue reading for more creative examples. Click here for a few bonus images.

Fascinating Look at “The Beast” Armored Presidential Limo and 18 More Interesting Photos

By Jackson Chung October 12, 2016

The United States presidential state car, best known as “The Beast”, is the official state car of the President of the United States. The current model is a unique Cadillac built upon a medium-duty truck platform, and equipped with many life-saving, offensive, and defensive measures, built to the United States Secret Service’s standards. The doors of the presidential state car have no keyholes; the way to open the passenger doors on the limousine is a secret known only to the Secret Service. It has more 5-inch-thick bulletproof glass than the previous model, and only the driver’s window opens (to pay tolls). It also has run-flat tires, and an interior that’s 100% sealed to protect the occupants in the event of a chemical attack. The current presidential state car boasts rocket-propelled grenades, night vision optics, a tear gas cannon, on-board oxygen tanks, an armored fuel tank filled with foam to prevent explosion, pump-action shotguns, and 2 US pints of the president’s blood type. Continue reading for more interesting photos from around the web.

Bizarre Pyramid Bedroom in the Forest and 18 More Fascinating Images

By Jackson Chung September 23, 2016

Sometimes, less is more, but when you really want to get away from it all, and don’t mind a lack of privacy, this pyramid bedroom in the forest should do the trick. Simply put, it’s stylish, yet basic, place to rest your head for the night, with absolutely no luxurious amenities, besides a steel frame and plenty of windows to let natural light flow in. Continue reading for more fascinating images from around the web.

Section That Nobody Reads and 12 More Funny Things Found in Textbooks

By Jackson Chung September 18, 2016

With most students back in school, it’s only fitting that we round up a few funny and geeky things people have found in textbooks around the world. Starting off, this author managed to sneak in a little footnote about the “Introduction,” two sections that apparently nobody reads. Other examples include: a random red panda in an HTML5 textbook, a warning about persons you may encounter in a dark alley, and lots more. Continue reading to see them all. Click here for a few bonus images.

Placing a Giant Box Under the Doormat and 18 More Strange Delivery FAILS

By Jackson Chung September 2, 2016

So, you requested that your package be left under the doormat, but didn’t realize it was as tall as a 50-inch television, and come home to this sight. This may not be the worst delivery experience you’ve heard or seen, but sometimes, it may help to add a little disclaimer, like “if can be hidden” to any special instructions. Continue reading to see more funny and strange delivery FAILS.

VR Experience at Burning Man Inside a Real Boeing 747 and 18 More Interesting Pictures

By Jackson Chung August 29, 2016

Set to hit Burning Man 2016 is this virtual reality art experience housed inside a decommissioned Boeing 747. Officially called the “747 project,” the aircraft will serve as a venue for showcases, as well as an incubator for music, art, live performances, experiences, and inspirational talks, complete with Google Cardboard integration. The Boeing 747’s top has been chopped off to create an outdoor deck for sweeping views of La Playa. Continue reading for more interesting pictures from around the web.