Don’t you just love that old book smell that drifts into your nose when you open an old book or enter a used bookshop? But have you ever wondered where this smell comes from? In the following video, Richard from Abebooks explains how old books get that distinctive odor. [Via Neatorama | Old Book Picture […]
This video shows versions of DARPA and Boston Dynamics robots climbing stairs, walking on a treadmill and doing pushups. A modified platform resembling these robots is expected to be used as government-funded equipment (GFE) for performers in Tracks B and C of the DARPA Robotics Challenge. The GFE Platform is expected to have two arms, […]
This picture of what a “Game of Thrones” fighting game would look like on the PS3 comes from artist Dynamaito, and unfortunately, is not likely to ever become reality. [Dynamaito]
I apologize if I just spoiled the Mass Effect 3 ending for you. For those who already played the game, you’re welcome! [Terence Jay Music]
[Source: Virtual Shackles]
In the following talk, Frank Warren, the founder of PostSecret.com, shares some of the half-million secrets that strangers have mailed him on postcards. “Secrets can take many forms — they can be shocking, or silly, or soulful.” – Frank Warren [Ted]
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Ok geeks, this short movie by [GAS] reader Russell Challenger was uploaded to Youtube just a little earlier today, and there’s only 31 views on it so far, which is kind of surprising since this is one of the funniest and awesome fan-made short I’ve seen in a long time! A young and idealistic Bruce […]