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science

Real Dinosaur on the Loose in a Museum Makes Learning Fun, Extremely Dangerous

This is a video of a dinosaur on the loose in the LA Museum of Natural History. No computer effects used here, folks: it's all real. Well, I mean, it's not a real dinosaur of course or those kids would be totally devoured, but you know what I mean. If you look closely at the dinosaur you can see what's going on here. One thing's for certain: I want one, and I want one bad. No trick or treaters will have anything on me this year, mark my words. [Random Good Stuff]

dealzmodo

Pleo Turns One, Learns How To Make Itself Over $100 Cheaper

Pleo, the robot dinosaur loved by everyone—except dogs and blogs—is celebrating its first birthday a little early by going on sale for $235. Head over to Ugobe's store from now til July 11 and use semi-creepy coupon code PLEOWORLDISONE, and the dino can be yours for a cool $115 less than usual. Whether you teach Pleo the joy of Christmas or how to be robot food is up to you. [Pleo via Shiny Shiny]

robots

A Robotic Jurassic Park Coming to Dubai

When it comes to Dubai and attracting wealthy tourists, the word "restraint" is seldom used. Perhaps that is why it is not surprising that the locals are building a $1 billion theme park that will feature over 100 animatronic dinosaurs of 40 different species. Dubbed "Restless Planet," the park will attempt to provide an educational experience amid all of the Vegas-style spectacle. This will be done using history themed rides and robots/habitats that represent an accurate portrayal (based on current knowledge) of what life was like millions of years ago. More »

angry pleo

Pleo Meets Dogs, Dogs Don't Like Pleo, Pleo Gets Mad

Pleo the robot dinosaur showed up on my doorstep Friday afternoon, and I figured it would be nice to take it in and introduce it to my dogs. Unfortunately, the dogs gave Pleo the cold shoulder, and that really pissed Pleo off, sending it into an anger-filled rampage against one of the dogs. Let's just say Pleo claimed its spot as the new pet of the house. Poor doggie. [Pleo] More »

rich kid's toys

$55k Life-Sized Dino is a Wise Investment for the Future

Are you a four-year-old boy with $55,000 in disposable income sitting around? Well then, son, have I got the product for you. Just think of it as the biggest toy ever. More »

robots

Troody: Biped Dinosaur Robot

Modeled after the Troodon dinosaur, Troody is the brainchild of Peter Dilworth, MIT student. Six years in development, Troody can walk, sit and run. (This video mostly shows walking.) More »

gadgets

When Sliderules Ruled the Earth

TR3-2.jpegSo sad. Saffo has an interesting examination of the TR3, a calculator with a vestigial sliderule on the back. This strange creature was created as a "bridge" technology for sliderule manufacturers to work their way into the calculator market that was fast destroying their bottom line. More »

gadgets

Bioengineering Oatmeal: Quaker Dinosaur Eggs Hands On

We all ate oatmeal when we were kids, right? Of course. We all loved the delicious taste of brown-sugar and cinnamon in our mouths but it was always a bit boring. Thus, Quaker oatmeal has come up with a new way of satisfying us: Genetically altering the conditions of oatmeal so that real dinosaur eggs can hatch inside! It's truly amazing. Allow me to quote from the Quaker website: More »