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Watch This Giant Real-Life Robot Dog Fling Cinderblocks Across the Room

Mike Moody — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:33:27 +0000

The mad scientists over at Boston Dynamics have created a four-legged dog-like robot they call BigDog robot. In this video released by BD earlier this week, you can see BigDog’s sole purpose, which, apparently, is to creep everyone out while flinging things across the room. Go technology! We’re calling the cops if this thing starts [...]

This Video Collection of Building Implosions Is Oddly Mesmerizing — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:00:24 +0000

[onescreen item="5013061"] When a building reaches the end of its usefulness, it has to go to building heaven. Usually this involves a team of engineers and a ton of explosives. Often, folks in surrounding neighborhoods gather to watch the action. Sometimes there’s even an exciting countdown to the big event. Then, when it’s over and [...]

Awesome Dad Builds Spaceship for Son

Emerald Catron — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:24:25 +0000

This guy’s Dad Level = Outer space. With some donated old electronics and a master control board found in a TV station’s dumpster, he built his son a spaceship. Then Redditor JeremiahGordon shared his results with the world. We must admit, we’re pretty impressed. Take a look! Donated Electronics Control Board Add a NASA logo [...]

How You Can Help a Dying Fan's Wish to See 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Come True

Britt Hayes — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:23:26 +0000

This is a real heart-breaker: a terminally ill 'Star Trek' fan has one final wish to see JJ Abrams' sequel, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' before he passes away and doctors don't believe he will live until the May, 2013 release date. So let's help this Trekkie see the film now!