dbx commented on Jet Explodes in Midair, Leaves Us Scratching Our Heads

"That is absolutely an RC model."

dbx commented on Origami Iron Man Has a Reasonable Handicap

"His armor underwear makes it look like he's sporting more wood than iron."

dbx commented on Tapehead Inspector Is Coming For Your Tapes

"This is as impressive as a bucket drummer, but less so."

dbx commented on How a 730-Ton Ball Kept the Second Tallest Building From Falling During the Chinese Earthquake

"Just like any structure, there is a magnitude and harmonic of earthquake/building sway at which the ball can be put into motion, at which point the ball will do the opposite of keeping the building from falling but act as an internal wrecking ball, tearing it apart, not so much by impact but by magnifying the earthquake."

dbx commented on An Underwater Generator Inspired by Sharks, Minus the Seal Killing

"Unlike wind turbines which don't degrade that much in dry air, these devices are subject to salt water, force, and organic activity that seeks out anchor."

dbx commented on CIA Airlines: Inflatable Getaway Plane Delivered Upon Request

"the Ark of the Covenant refers to the first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, where the ark...."

dbx commented on Question of the Day: Are Desktops Dead?

"desktops make more sense when you do a lot of graphic design, video editing, and tasks that benefit from a large monitor and a setup that includes a wacom tablet, scanner, multiple printers."

dbx commented on CIA Spy Gadgets Revealed: Q Ain't Got Nothin' On Langley

"algorithms and data snooping is effective when spying into first world nations but for low-tech countries like Afghanistan and Iraq, the conventional means remain the more effective methods."

dbx commented on Bill Gates Gifts South Korean President a Beautiful Xbox 360

"The Koreans actually love the Burberry pattern way more than the old fashionned black laquer and mother of peral stuff."

dbx commented on Bristlebots + Paint = Robo-Pollocks?

"this is completely lame"

dbx commented on Surprise! Psystar Tech Support Gets Off To a Shaky Start

"This is amazing to me."

dbx commented on Video: How Iron Man Gets Dressed

"What if you itch somewhere?"

dbx commented on Inkjet Ink Test: Manufacturer Brand vs. Cheapo Store Ink

"This graph which measures color quality uses color in the least effective manner possible."

dbx commented on Vertical Patio Transforms To Save Precious Outdoor Space

"I can see a lot of these things breaking after a year of use."

dbx commented on How to Fix the Internet (According to South Park)

"@zenpoet: This magical button you speak of is called the power switch."

dbx commented on DIY Moped Runs on Air

"Shrapnel city."

dbx commented on Internal Microsoft Vista Video is as Painful as Videos Get

"bahahaha."

dbx commented on Blue Jeans Cable Calls BS on Monster Cable Patent Suit, Vows to Fight to Bloody Death

"I trust Monster Cable as much as I'd trust a Yugoslavian automaker."