A Fully Functional Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant [Video]

From JK Brickworks:

A working LEGO Piranha Plant, from Super Mario Brothers. I was inspired to build this after posting Kristal’s Dragonfly model, which shares some similar motion.

The model features some interesting mechanics in order to get the plant’s mouth to open and close as it is raised and lowered in the pipe. In this video I explain how it all works.

[JK Brickworks | Via Nerdist]

British Scientists Launched a Meat Pie Into Space [Video]

Here is some footage of a meat pie being launched into space at the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan Greater Manchester, England.)

We are aware that scientists have been experimenting with plants on the International Space Station to see if their molecular structure changes, so we are experimenting with pies to see if the structure changes with space travel and allows the pie to be eaten quicker.

This makes no sense at all, but who care, right? :)

[CavendishPressAgency | Via Mental Floss]

Pokémon Snoring Snorlax Slippers

Check out these awesome slippers that look just like your favorite sleepy Pokémon: Snorlax!

The Snorlax Slippers resemble your favorite sleepy Pokémon! These slippers are sure to keep your toes safe and warm from the frigid mornings and nights. It wouldn’t be Snorlax if it didn’t sleep on the job though, so when you step Snorlax will do one of his best tricks – snore. A constant reminder that you can never make a Snorlax forget how to use rest, even if you wanted to.

If you are in the U.S., please note that you can still get this in time for Christmas if you order by Saturday at midnight with standard shipping! For the rest of the world, be sure to use express shipping!

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