If other planets, such as Jupiter, orbited our world at the same distance as the moon, this is how they might look in the night sky. Let’s just say Neptune would be a sight to behold, especially with its blue glow. Video after the break. [via Gizmodo ]
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If Other Planets Replaced the Moon
File this under: strange Google Earth sightings . RodsBot has compiled another batch of eye-popping sightings that include the Batpool above. If you’re bored at work or school, fire up the program (download here ) and see if you can find something we haven’t seen before. Click here to see them all. [via RodsBot ]
Amazon has the Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1TB External Hard Drive for just $99 shipped, originally priced at $159.99. Its “WD SmartWare software backs up your data automatically and continuously and restores lost files effortlessly.” Product page . Continue reading for an unboxing video. Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access or theft with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. [via Amazon ]
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Deal of the Day: $159.99 Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1TB External Hard Drive for $99 Shipped
Ever wish for an easier way to keep track of just how many bullets you have left in your gun? Look no further than YouTube user Michael Ciuffo’s “Bullet Counter”. This gadget basically “uses a microcontroller and an accelerometer to tell when bullets are fired.” Video after the break. [via Technabob ]
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Bullet Counter for Real-Life Guns, FPS Battles
LEGO artist Alex Eyelar is back at it again, after finishing the Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees . This time, he has recreated more famous movie scenes — like the one above from Raiders of the Lost Ark — in LEGO. Click here to see them all. [Sources 1 | 2 ]
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More Famous Movie Scenes in LEGO
Remember the Slip ‘n Slide that you used to play with as a child? Well, here’s one version you probably didn’t think could ever exist. This amazing video was “shot on a Canon 5D Mark II, with one lens, the L series 16-35mm. 2.8/F.” Continue reading to watch. [via Gizmodo ]
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Water Reservoir Transformed into Largest Slip ‘n Slide in the World
You’ve probably seen a few of these “ads vs. reality” comparison floating around the internet for quite some time, but German website Pundo 3000 decided to contribute by testing a few items you might not have seen before. Click here to see them all. [Sources 1 | 2 ]
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Food Packaging Versus Reality
We all know that a desert is essentially an area that receives an extremely low amount of precipitation, but how many of you have actually trekked into one for a day or two? Fortunately, a group of photographers did just that and captured these incredible images for those who aren’t as adventurous. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a few time-lapse videos. [Sources 1 | 2 ]
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The Desert Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
Beds aren’t designed to just look cool. These designs combine the best of both world. They include the space ship, nest, and wooden beds above, amongst others. Click here to see them all. [via Toxel ]
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Cool Beds for Geeks
Sure, you can get a similar view on just about any passenger airplane — weather permitting — but here’s a rare look at an amazing twilight LAX landing from a pilot’s perspective. Video after the break.
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Amazing Twilight Landing at LAX from a Pilot’s View
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