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#brain
Kim Peek: The Uncanny Human Computer
The New York Times has a fascinating obituary on Kim Peek, the autistic man who was Dustin Hoffman's inspiration for Rain Man's character Raymond Babbitt. Some of his powers were absolutely uncanny: More » -
#movies
Be Kind Rewind, but for Real: Snakes on a Train, Sunday School Musical and Many More
In Be Kind Rewind, cinephiles Jack Black and Mos Def created ultra-low-budget versions of their favorite movies. The Asylum, a studio of B-movie mischief-makers, is their real-life counterpart, except they make gold like Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus and Transmorphers. More » -
#terror
The True Odds of Airborne Terror Chart
After the crotchbomb there has been a lot of noise about airplane security again—you can see how stupid the leaked new flight rules are here. But what's the actual risk of an airplane attack? Here's the definitive chart: More » -
#cars
Uh Oh: BMW's Electric Mini Cooper Goes Half the Range In the Cold
Unlike the electric Chevy Volt, BMW's Mini E doesn't have a heater to keep the battery at optimum temperature when it gets cold outside—sounds like a minor problem, but it halves the Mini E's range. Eep. More » -
#health
Scientists Find an Antibody Which Hunts and Kills Prostate Cancer
Researchers have discovered an antibody which, when injected into mice, will bond with prostate cancer tissue and "initiate direct cell death" in it. If results carry over to humans, this discovery would almost be a cure to prostate cancer. More » -
#media
Studios Begin to Push TV Episodes' Digital Release Before DVD
Showtime has begun selling episodes of Weeds online before the show's full-season DVD release, a first for the series. And Weeds isn't nearly the only one—is Hollywood finally embracing digital as the successor to DVD? More » -
#robots
This is a $2.1 Million Robot Hummingbird and It Could Save Your Life
This tiny, flying robot flaps its wings 30 times per second—just like a real hummingbird—and will one day save lives by searching for survivors in wreckage and spots not easily accessible by humans. More » -
#ereader
First Look at Blio, Ray Kurzweil's Tablet-Friendly Ebook Format
Blio, officially debuting next week at CES, lets you read your ebooks as they're intended to look on paper. Clearly, Kurzweil is signaling his choice of tablets over e-ink, and his first shots are definitely persuasive. More » -
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#robots
Remo Robot Channels Silent Hill for Extra-Terrifying Visage
At this point, it seems passe to accuse every robot post-Roomba of trying to kill you, but if this one isn't a homicidal psychokiller, somebody should tell its face. More » -
#underwear
The Exploding Terrorist Underwear That Nearly Took Down a Plane
Want to see the world's most notorious underwear? ABC News has pictures of the tighty-whiteys that nearly took down a Northwest Airlines flight, complete with Pentaerythritol tetranitrate codpiece. They are—perhaps predictably—rather soiled. [ABC News] -
#fromthetipsbox
From the Tips Box: Mega Mart Parking, Icy Windshields, and Snow-Covered Bushes
Readers offer their best tips for getting through mega marts quickly, preventing icy windshields, and getting snow off of delicate bushes. [Lifehacker] -
#movies
The Battle of 3D Glasses
There's a format war you probably didn't even know was going on, right in front of your eyes. It's the battle of four 3D glasses manufacturers to take over movie theaters everywhere. More » -
#lifechanger
Lifechanger: Vintage Pyrex Colors
Lifechanger is a new section on Gizmodo in which we laud the everyday objects that make life oh so better. In its debut, we're going to talk about a classic culinary icon: Pyrex Colors mixing bowls. More » -
#tsa
TSA Lightens Up and Lets Pilots Make Some Security Decisions
We've seen the ridiculous new airline security rules and we've explained how to cope with them, but now the TSA is easing up and allowing pilots to make the final call on things, including allowing live TV and pillows again. More » -
#apple
This Is What Happens When Apple Fanboys Start Rapping (NSFW)
Remember the original Mac or PC rap? Well, it looks like the guys behind it are back with another Apple-themed tune. This time it's a spoof of "I'm on a Boat," and it's unfortunately kinda catchy. (Heads up: NSFW lyrics.) More » -
#forwhatitsworth
Remains of the Day: Disappearing/Reappearing NYC iPhone Edition
AT&T makes different claims about a temporary halt on online iPhone sales to the New York metro area, the Kindle and its books dominate Christmas day shopping, and the most popular cellphone encryption scheme gets busted. [Lifehacker] -
#faucets
Give Your Ordinary Home an Opulent Sink With This LED Faucet
You don't spend three months of the year circumnavigating the globe on your houseboat. You don't have a closet full of designer loafers. You're not married to a supermodel. So what: your sink has a mini-waterfall LED faucet. More » -
#imagecache
The View From the Top of Kiev's Moscow Bridge Dares You Not To Get Vertigo
What you see here says a lot about you: A man, contemplating his failures? A construction worker enjoying his lunch? A lucky bastard, about to launch down the most amazing zipline on the planet? More » -
#wheelchair
Nimbl Wheelchair Has Hubless Wheels and Go-Go-Gadget Seat
The Nimbl wheelchair, designed by Lawrence Kwok, is intended for use in a home that hasn't been retrofitted for full handicap access. But why stay home when your wheelchair looks this good. More » -
#food
Beef Label Decoder Clues You in on How Your Meat Was Raised
Labels on fresh supermarket beef have all sorts of stamps and and certifications on them, but it's hard to guess what they all might mean. Here's an interactive beef label decoder to help you figure it out. [Lifehacker] -
#diy
Some Guy Made This Telescope For His Wife
Not to make all of you feel horrible about the gifts you gave your wife, but you see this telescope? Some guy made this by hand for his wife. And no, his name wasn't Copernicus. More » -
#3dtv
3D HD Television Channel Coming Next Year (Too Early!) on DirecTV
HD Guru is reporting that DirecTV is going to launch the first 3D HDTV channel in the US next year. Great! Now all we need are 3D displays, content, and a goofy pair of glasses. More » -
#downloads
App Store Expense Monitor Keeps a Leash on Your App Store Purchases
Mac: With iPhone apps so accessible and perfectly within impulse-buy pricing, it's easy to spend a ton of money without realizing it. App Store Expense Monitor tallies up the price of all your apps so you know how much coin you've dropped. [Lifehacker] -
#flexy
A Worse Slinky
The environmental movement has gone too far. One of the main draws of the traditional Slinky was its metallic, yet smelly, rings, expanding and contracting like a steel accordion that only played one note. And now, cardboard. More » -
#sports
Excavator Mudhole Skiing Is America's Greatest Pastime
A spinning excavator, a giant pit of mud, rednecks, reckless disregard for personal safety, speed, waterskis and moonshine, added to taste: some recipes are simply perfect. More » -
#android
Free Up More RAM on Your Rooted G1 or MyTouch 3G
If you're not planning on getting into 3D gaming on your G1 or MyTouch 3G, and you've rooted your phone with the CyanogenMod ROM, you can get more memory performance from your Android handset with one hacker's custom firmware. [Lifehacker] -
#tsa
President Obama, It's Time To Fire the TSA
Today, DHS's Napolitano's response to the crotchbomber: "We're looking to make sure that this sort of incident cannot recur." But the TSA's response to Abdulmutalib's attempt makes one thing clear: We must stop pretending the TSA is making us safer. More »
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