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Top-secret 4,567mph hypersonic jet revealed
It’s been a couple of decades since the 2,200mph Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird spy plane was retired, and now its top-secret successor has been revealed: the SR-72, a hypersonic monster that will go twice as fast as its predecessor and even carry weapons. Scary stuff. Continue reading
How much joy will your Halloween candy bring? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re still young enough to collect boatloads of candy on Halloween night, here’s a definitive chart that seeks to quantify just how valuable each type of Halloween candy really is.
Thanks to Benjamin R. Cohen and David Ng, who say they “got big cash” and “did fancy research,” you can take a look at this infographic and determine the “joy induction” ranking of each of the items you’ve collected. Continue reading
Jet Capsule, the custom superboat of the future
The Jet Capsule is an entirely new kind of boat. Its propulsion system operates like a jet ski, and its 24-foot length and infinitely customizable nature makes it as versatile as it is innovative.
In its basic configuration, its single 325hp diesel engine powers its waterjet, resulting in speeds of 25 knots (28mph). But the fun really starts when you choose a couple of 350hp gasoline engines that will get you going 50 knots (57mph) in no time flat. Continue reading
10 horrifying facts about nuclear weapons
Even though the Cold War has been over for decades, there are still thousands of nuclear weapons that could be launched and detonated within minutes, all over the globe. While the possibility of nuclear war seems remote, the world is not as safe as it seems.
In a fascinating new book, Eric Schlosser uncovers previously classified documents that show us how close the world has come to nuclear war in the past, bringing us up to the present where thousands of weapons are on a hair trigger, worldwide. Continue reading
Cops can now shoot sticky GPS probes onto fleeing cars [VIDEO]
Here’s a new device cops can use to catch bad guys: a compressed air gun that shoots sticky GPS balls at fleeing vehicles. Continue reading
Musical wizard Jacob Collier turns classic song into a masterpiece
Here’s the ideal way to start your weekend: a magnificent rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing,” arranged, performed and recorded by the one-man musical juggernaut that is the astonishing Jacob Collier.
He’s not just singing a song here. He’s taken the chord structure of Stevie Wonder’s song and blasted it into a whole new level. If you know music, you’ll immediately recognize this guy has genius-level knowledge of jazz chord structure and style. And he has the chops to arrange and perform it all by himself. Continue reading
Cutest Halloween costume: adorable LED-illuminated stick figure comes to life
This has got to be the cutest video I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks to LED technology and the creativity of Royce Hutain, his 22-month-old daughter is wearing the most original Halloween costume of the year.
The video is made even cuter with the vocalizations of the little girl, along with the encouragement of her mother as she runs toward us — she’s an adorable illuminated stick figure, come to life. Continue reading