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Recording Billions of Sparks in Slow Motion
The Slow Mo Guys repeat an experiment they’ve done before: generating sparks by lighting steel wool with a torch, then spinning it. But this time, they’re aiming to produce many more sparks, filling the night sky with countless fiery yellow dots by rigging the steel wool to a…
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5 Minute Murder (Book)
Christopher J. Yates‘ and Bruce Pitchers’ puzzle book is packed with brain-teasers that challenge readers to solve murders using logic, deduction, and code-breaking. 5 Minute Murder mixes 10 short crime stories with puzzles and mysteries set in locations from Oxford to New York.…
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Thermal Camera Stop-Motion
Yannis Konstantinidis of creative house n0m1nt creates extraordinary stop-motion animations. For the WWF short film In Hot Water, he and his production team used an infrared thermal camera to illustrate the impact of climate change on the environment. The Radiohead track “No…
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Roxon Storm 2.0 Multitool
The latest Roxon Storm multitool has a longer knife, improved durability, and reduced weight. Functions include needle-nose pliers, standard pliers, wire cutters, scissors, bottle opener, knife, serrated foil cutter, corkscrew, file, flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, ruler,…
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Creepy Lawn Eyeballs
To keep trick-or-treaters on their toes, Engineezy thought it would be fun to make a bunch of eyeballs that follow visitors to his house. He created the motorized eyes using 3D-printed parts and a trio of servo motors controlled by custom software and a camera that tracks people…
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Telescopic Camping Lantern
This versatile battery-powered lantern from SakerPlus cranks out 6000 lumens, casting a bright field of light in every direction from its four adjustable LED panels. It folds up small for easy travel, and telescopes from 11″ to 43″ to maximize its light distribution. A built-in…
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Tame Impala Covers Seal
For their recent performance on Triple J’s Like a Version, Tame Impala turned in a wonderfully unexpected cover of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose.” The Batman Forever track lends itself well to the group’s alt-pop sound, with frontman Kevin Parker’s warm vocals and his bandmates’…
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Firing Multiple Arrows with a Siege Crossbow
Tod’s Workshop shows off a replica they built of a Chinese siege crossbow that can fire individual arrows weighing more than a pound each, as well as a grouping of multiple smaller projectiles. Known as a “storm of crows,” the barrage of poison-tipped arrows descending on…
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Quadrant Straight Flipper Knife
Gerber’s modern flipper knife features a razor-sharp straightedge sheepsfoot blade, and elegant bamboo handle scales. Its finger notch makes it easy to deploy, and it’s perfect for everyday cutting tasks. Its blade measures 2.7″ long and is made from long-lasting 7Cr17MoV…
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Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Boost
The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Boost packs a punch. The $200K+ off-road racing beast debuted at Camp RZR in Glamis and touts a 400hp, 2.0L turbo engine, a reinforced chassis with an extended wheelbase, a competition cockpit and roll cage, DYNAMIX DV suspension, carbon fiber body…
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The Rocky Horror Show Tiny Desk Concert
The cast of Broadway’s revival of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show took over NPR’s Tiny Desk for a joyful mini-concert featuring five songs from the cult classic musical, including “Science Fiction Double Feature,” “Over at the Frankenstein Place,” “Hot Patootie,” and…
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We Were Here (Short Film)
In writer-director Pranav Bhasin’s mockumentary, three Indian uncles hatch a wacky plan to fight back against the artificial intelligence that took their jobs. The offbeat comedy celebrates the weirdness and messiness of humanity and the determination to remain relevant in an…
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Swaytobor Nail Puller + Pry Bar
This durable and versatile hand tool from Swaytobor Tools is built for pulling nails, prying apart objects, and tackling other tough demolition tasks. The rugged yet streamlined tool’s flat front edge can also be used for hammering. Each piece is hand-forged by the Ukrainian…
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Björk : Where Is the Line (Live)
There’s nothing like starting the day with a surprise from Björk. The multi-talented musician posted this video of the track “Where Is the Line” performed live with Iceland’s Hamrahlíð Choir. The show took place in 2021, but the video’s release this week is to promote her new…
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Hexclad Hybrid Japanese Egg Pan
If you’re going to spend more than 100 bucks on a single pan, it better be a good one. Hexclad’s modern take on the tamagoyaki pan has a non-stick hybrid surface and a slanted lip to help make perfect rolled omelettes every time. Its size, shape, and heat conduction also makes…
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The Universal Testing Machine (And Other Ways to Break Things)
In the 19th century, if a UK business wanted to test its materials for durability, it might have sent them to Kirkaldy’s Testing Works. YouTuber Tom Scott takes us inside this fascinating Victorian-era facility and its unique machinery that was designed to break things by…
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Maxpedition Platy Pocket EDC Tool Pouch
Carry your EDC essentials in this compact organizer from Maxpedition. Made from rugged 500D water-resistant nylon, the pouch holds flashlights, multitools, knives, pens, and small notebooks. It offers genuine YKK zippers, multiple compartments, and versatile carry options,…
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Thorens Single Claw Lighters
Thorens Single Claw lighters use a Swiss-engineered mechanical linkage that activates a metal claw when the lid opens. The claw spins a flint wheel, generating sparks that ignite its fuel-soaked wick in one smooth, coordinated motion. Variants include the classic Gen.1, the…
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UBTECH AI WUKONG Robot
UBTECH Robotics‘ AI WUKONG is a cute and capable little humanoid robot powered by 14 servo motors that let it walk, dance, and perform acrobatic moves. It features AI-powered conversations, a camera for recognizing faces and objects, remote video monitoring, and interactive…
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Sculpting a Realistic Alfred E. Neuman
MAD Magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman has never been the most conventionally attractive fellow. But what if Alfred was a real person? MooreArt imagined what that might look like by sculpting a clay wall trophy of the big-eared doofus, adding realistic textures and details, from…