MichaelS commented on THEMIS Satellites Discover Northern Lights Are Powered By Magnetic Fields Snapping Like Rubber Bands

"johnnyabnormal, Ben Zvan, The study encompasses both Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis (Northern and Southern Lights)."

MichaelS commented on Fornication on the Wii is Great for Parties (NSFW)

"I think the demonstrators need to switch controls to make it more a bit more "interactive." As seen here it is a bit self-fulfilling."

MichaelS commented on Science Team Explains Why Mentos + Coke = Whoosh!

"The basic science behind this was known long before Myth Busters."

MichaelS commented on Samsung Entertained Us Enough to Post Their Commercial

"The wonderful "robot dinosaur," (originally The Paper Dragon) and the "tire illusion" (originally the "Nuts Impossible Illusion") are thanks to the late, great, Jerry Andrus."

MichaelS commented on Four More Casio G-Shocks Round Out 25th Anniversary Collection

"I still remember, clear as day, about 25 years ago in a High School lunchroom, when a friend proudly displayed his new "G-Force" watch."

MichaelS commented on SLR Concept Is Bold, Even If Flawed

"Shades of the old Canon Photura [tinyurl.com]"

MichaelS commented on Lipstick Stun Gun Comes In One Shade: Frazzled 'Nads

"> Will they think it looks like you're just brandishing a tube of lippy at them? From the looks of the device, I imagine an attacker would assume the victim is digging for, and removing, a small can of pepper-spray. Michael"

MichaelS commented on Plasma Sperm Are Huge in Japan

"@Falconfire "we pulled it off"...."

MichaelS commented on Top 10 DIY Laptop Stands

"Inspired by this Gizmodo post, I created my own super-easy DIY laptop stand."

MichaelS commented on Fisker Karma Electric Car To Blast Out Fake Engine Sounds (Verdict: WHY?)

"The best part of having a car with faux engine noise is the ability to turn it off. "Ok..."

MichaelS commented on Heat Ray Causes Unintelligible Yelping from 60 Minutes Reporter

"Rather than unintelligible yelping, it almost sounds as if the reporter yelled "Water!" at the end of the short three count."

MichaelS commented on iPhone 1.1.4 Update is Out

"Note: This update also effects the iPod Touch."

MichaelS commented on Sharper Image Files for Bankruptcy; You'll Need to Go Elsewhere to Try Out a Massage Recliner

"There was a time when the Sharper Image catalog was one of the few places to find these far-out miracles of the weird and wonderful."

MichaelS commented on KITT Uses Apple Slim Wireless Keyboard, for Some Reason

"Hello JESUS, The keyboard is primarily for on-site diagnostic work when my AI is powered down or damaged. -KITT"

MichaelS commented on Question of the Day: Sex or a Giant TV?

"I'm in the same boat as GAIKING; married (10 years) with kids..."

MichaelS commented on iPhone Vs. Semi: iPhone Laughs in the Face of Danger

""Takes a stinging, and keeps on ringing.""

MichaelS commented on Gigantic 500x White iPod Earbuds Not a Joke

""500 X" would be around 28 feet in diameter."