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The History Channel just might have uncovered the real face of Jesus last night on their documentary, which featured “the work of computer artists who recreated the face of Jesus in 3D based on the Shroud of Turin.” Video after the break. “Is this the artifact of a real person or not? Definitely it is,” Ray Downing, the main digital illustrator featured, told Alan Boyle of MSNBC. The program will re-air on the History Channel on Saturday, Apr. 3 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. [via Huffingtonpost ]

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Real Face of Jesus Revealed

New leaked Sonic the Hedgehog 4 videos provide us with a glimpse of the Splash Hill Zone acts 2 and 3. In them, you’ll see the player “using control mechanics such as the original spin dash and power-ups including Speed Shoes, alongside moves such as the homing attack seen in the 3D entries in the series.” Videos after the break.

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Leaked Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Splash Hill Zone Videos

If Darth Vader, Princess Leia, the Storm Troopers, and X-Wing pilots remixed Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind, this is what the music video would look like. Continue reading to watch — created by the talented and funny folks at CollegeHumor.

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Galactic Empire State of Mind

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone isn’t all about work, as he’s taken on The Fledgling Initiative. It’s basically “the world’s first massive social winemaking project, benefiting literacy in some of the most resource deprived places on earth.” Video after the break. You can find wines that are not filtered through isinglass [or egg whites]. One of our board members recently had us over for dinner and selected wines that were all vegan. [via Vegetarianstar ]

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Fledgling Initiative Discussion with Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone

Kotaku put together a nifty iPad Math infographic that shows what else you can buy for $499. Some notable items include 1 Bill Caswell Craigslist WRC BMW and 55 tins of Oregon Wild Hair Moustache Wax. Continue reading for one more picture. A quick note, the games for the four consoles listed (PS3 and 360 included) are just a rough guide. Yeah, you could get more for your $499, but I figured it’s better to go conservative than start splitting hairs. [via Kotaku ]

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iPad Math Shows What Else You Can Buy

Toyota unveils the 2011 Scion tC, which features a new engine that “utilizes variable valve technology for optimal combustion characteristics and the extra deciliter of displacement equates to a 180 horsepower and a torque figure that increases by 11 lb-ft.” Video after the break. The added power commutes to the wheels via a brand new six-speed manual transmission. This is one more speed on top of the bygone five-speed which should allow for lower engine speed while highway cruising. [via TCD ]

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2011 Scion tC Unveiled

With Google Maps Envelope Beta, GMail users have the option of sending their message(s) via a physical letter. Once selected, you’ll be able to ship it in a special envelope for a small fee (postage). Click here for first picture in gallery. [via Yankodesign ]

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Google Maps Envelope Beta

It’s that time of the year again, time for April Fools’ Day. This year, why not try a geeky prank, like KipKay’s bloody stapler or hacked calculator? Continue reading for two video tutorials you could use on friends and family tomorrow. [via Kipkay ]

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April Fools Day Stapler Prank

So you’ve seen Charlie Bit My Finger a million times, and are wondering what other funny babies, toddlers there are on YouTube. Wonder no more, as we bring you five of the funniest clips we’ve come across in recent time. Continue reading to see them all.

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5 of the Funniest YouTube Babies, Toddlers

Amazon is selling the Bumblebee Transformers voice changer helmet for just $20.29, originally priced at $44.29. This toy “includes three main buttons of operation–the conversion sound button that transforms Bumblebee into a car, the battle phrase button with 10 tune-in phrases, and the voice mixer with six different music styles.” Product page . Video after the break. Once the voice mixer is turned on, your child speaks into the built-in microphone to hear his voice amplified and more robotic, to the background of a rockin’ tune. Transformer fans will love wearing the mask because of it’s realistic resemblance to the actual character, Bumblebee. [via Amazon ]

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Deal of the Day: $44.29 Bumblebee Transformers Voice Changer Helmet for $20.29