Link Scroll down for today's pictures & links. Great 70s Car Chase "Blazing Magnum" (1976) with a signature jump in the end (info) url Today's pictures & links: Click to enlarge images. Cartoon Character's Skeletons There is something very weird about this. See more here - creations by Michael Paulus. Do not show this to your children. ------------ 360 Panorama of Moscow Underground Click on the image to experience the VR 360 view. (image credit: Vladimir Shalagin) And another panorama is here. Click here to see how they explored and set up the place. ------------ Raytheon Exoskeleton Raytheon Company is bringing the "Iron Man" to life. More info here (image credit: Raytheon) A newest research facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, is developing a robotic suit for the soldier of tomorrow. Japanese Cyberdine's Robo Suit "HAL-5" is another wearable robotic system. Some variations... ------------ Very Cool Art Deco Fan Design Order one here. (image credit: Horchow.com) ------------ Dr. Strangelove's Birthday? Any background info about this is appreciated. Update: "The photograph is from 1946, in which U.S. Navy Admirals Blandy and Lowery, as well as Blandy's wife, slice an "Bikini Atoll Atomic cake" in the Pentagon." info ------------ Mixed fresh links for today: The Original indiana Jones - [fascinating] - via Short Interview with DRB - [media] Shipping Container Architecture - [design] The Economy of Straight Razors - [useful] Interesting way to search and visualize Flickr images - [cool site] Constantly updated collection of concept cars - [auto] Underwater Wonders of the World - [travel] Very cool candle experiment - [how-to video] Awesome Western Theme Song - [music video] ------------ "The Lord Humongous" Wheelchair We wrote about fiery creations of Lance Greathouse before (second part of this article). This time he almost upped himself with the wicked fire-breathing... wheelchair: "This chair started as parts from several different machines. It is constructed out of a Marine rescue Helicopter seat and an electric golf cart parts. It is all electric and has a top speed of 22MPH. It has several forms of steering and can climb just about any terrain easily. It was made for the disabled person looking for something a little different, why drive something that looks like a medical device when you can drive something lethal?" ------------ I hope this is 'shopped - (original unknown) Well, there are people who can do fun tricks with their tongues - see video ------------ Space Challenge: A Broken Toilet You've probably read already NY Times hair-raising account of a broken toilet on international Space Station and the consequences for the crew. Here are some responses from a Russian site, which seems to be eager to help: (image credit: Naoki) (image credit: Alias) ------------ The creepiest pavement art ever? ------------ Funny T-Shirt Designs All from this little company here. ------------ Edward Hopper "Nighthawks" Variations Very famous 50s-style painting gets a bunch of unexpected treatments: (starting with the original) (images credit: Worth1000) See lots more on this page ------------ Left out to dry ------------ Mystery Devices Number One: UPDATE: This is a Blue Jeans Testing Device (1956) (more info) "Blue jeans are tested for resistance to tearing. The wedge-shaped part with the numbered scales of this device is released, and then drops and tears the blue-jean fabric." Number Two: Number Three: Update The last picture is a a Bod Pod (more info) which estimates you body/fat ratio by measuring your air displacement. READ THE PREVIOUS ISSUE Permanent Link......+StumbleUpon ...+Facebook Dark Roasted Blend's Photography Gear Picks: |
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