Cooper Griggs
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26 Jan 21:03
ch0ni: motionjessinwhite: if I don’t reblog this assume I’m...
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26 Jan 20:57
pi4nobl4ck: better than most parents
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26 Jan 20:54
Lunar Xprize competitors get $5.25 million for reaching key milestones
by Jon Fingas
The Lunar Xprize challenge isn't just meant to reward the first team that lands a private rover on the Moon -- it's there to give some encouragement along the way, too. Accordingly, Google and Xprize have just handed out a total of $5.25 million to f...
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26 Jan 20:52
Worlds Within Our Worlds: Macro Photos of Everyday Objects
by Christopher Jobson
Cooper GriggsSkipping through the video is much more my speed. Cool stuff! I think I got about half of them.
Watch this video of beautifully lit macro photos of everyday objects by photographer Pyanek (who also scored the audio) and see how many objects you can guess. I failed miserably. (via Colossal Submissions)
Chelsea, Martin Schwendtner and 3 others like this
26 Jan 20:40
Drone landing drags White House security into the modern era (update: details)
by Jon Fingas
The US government just got a real-world lesson about the security risks posed by easily accessible drones. Officials report that they recovered a quadcopter on the White House's grounds in the early morning on January 26th, with no clear indication a...
26 Jan 20:36
Apple giving away TV shows and music with 'Free on iTunes'
by Steve Dent
Free stuff is always great, especially if people actually want what's on offer. Apple now has a special section called "Free on iTunes" where you can find TV shows and music freebies if you've already blown through your monthly entertainment budget. ...
26 Jan 20:35
Hands Up Don't Scoop
by snopes@snopes.com
Rumor: Ben and Jerry's has started selling "Hands Up Don't Shoot" t-shirts at stores nationwide.
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26 Jan 20:35
Snowrollers
by snopes@snopes.com
Rumor: Photographs show a collection of snowrollers formed in Idaho.
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26 Jan 16:49
Robot finds fish beneath Antarctic ice, could be used to explore Europa
by Mariella Moon
When a group of scientists drilled through 2,430 feet of ice in Antarctica to get to the water underneath, they only expected to find a few microbes here and there. Instead, they discovered a thriving community of fish and crustaceans -- all thanks t...
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26 Jan 10:16
Lars Andersen Puts Legloas to Shame
by Don
Lars Andersen has mastered ancient archery techniques allowing him to quickly fire arrows while performing various stunts. Archery trainers hate him.
26 Jan 10:08
California rethinks tougher licensing for ridesharing drivers
by Jon Fingas
California just stepped back from a policy that might have had a big, big impact on ridesharing services in the Golden State. Its Department of Motor Vehicles has revoked a finding that drivers for companies like Lyft and Uber need commercial license...
25 Jan 18:49
Google Fiber is (possibly) heading to North Carolina
by Mariella Moon
North Carolina residents might soon see Google Fiber vans driving down the streets. According to several publications, Mountain View has invited local Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham officials to a super secret "Save the Date" event on Wednesday, Januar...
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25 Jan 18:45
Palin's Pose
by snopes@snopes.com
Cooper GriggsI hope she does run.
Rumor: Sarah Palin posed holding a 'Fuc_ You Michael Moore' sign.
25 Jan 18:25
v-yctoria: My SAT prep book doesn’t f**k around.
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25 Jan 18:04
a reblog for all my beautifully-arrayed ladies.
a reblog for all my beautifully-arrayed ladies.
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25 Jan 18:03
The secret kangaroo penguin club meeting went really well. I couldn't believe all the celebrities who showed up!
January 25, 2015
The secret kangaroo penguin club meeting went really well. I couldn't believe all the celebrities who showed up!
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25 Jan 18:01
him: knock knock.
him: knock knock.
me: who's there?
him: owls.
me: owls who?
him: yes they do.
me: who's there?
him: owls.
me: owls who?
him: yes they do.
claudzim, Luke.stirling and 3 others like this
24 Jan 18:53
Oculus gives Sundance attendees a literal bird's-eye view
by Edgar Alvarez
"People dream about flying." That's what Max Rheiner, creator of Birdly, a virtual reality experience that lets you feel what it's like to fly as a bird from a first-person perspective, said about the inspiration for his project. Rheiner, who's head ...
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