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more about #germany more comments → diesel828: There was once a dude who was held prisoner in this city and he ended up having sex with some porn chick in a space habitat after being captured by al... more » Benguin: Tomorrow's agenda: go to Apple Store and bring this up on 30" cinema display. more » PN - gooapplesoft: Wheres waldo? more » PN - gooapplesoft: couldnt they have chosen a better place to take the picture... 50 better places just popped in my head and I havent put any though into it. more » nutbastard: "That's not enough to make it a serious mode of transportation, but if you live in an urban area it might make some sense." riiight, putting around o... more » MeesterBell: Too expensive. Why bother to make such a bike? May as well carve it out of solid gold and put it in a museum. #grace more » hacku: $9k for a bicycle? No thanks... you can get a nice used motorcycle for that price that will do 150mph... #grace more » dingus: Heeeey... Is that young Henry Winkler under all that hair? Can this bike jump sharks? more » dambo29: floating in space: I think I'm gonna start a campaign to get Rosa to appear on the left hand column of Giz with the rest of the editors. Anyone with me? #openairlibraryb... more » OMG! Ponies!: The Germans are an industrious people. Even when their shitfaced. #openairlibrarybykaro more » b.alvim: hate to be the typo police, but it is actually Magdeburg, not Madgeburg.... more » ArmTheHarmless: I bet that could grate a ton of cheese. It kinda resembles a cross between the CCTV building in China and a tiki bar at the Jersey Shore. #openairlib... more » Gordonium: Seems like a solid tribute to four of the things Germans can be most proud of: their beer, their engineering, their gorgeous country, and their reputa... more » Dunny0: Reminds me of Being John Malchovich. more » lostarchitect: These things are just so incredibly... expressive. I would love to see them. Maybe they'll come to the states? more » -
#imagecache
26,031,250,000 Pixels Make This the Biggest Photo in the World
It took 172 minutes on a rooftop to shoot 1655 overlapping 21.6 megapixel images and 94 hours to stitch them together. The result is not only a gorgeous 26 gigapixel view of Dresden, Germany, but also the world's biggest photo. More » -
#transportation
Grace Electric Bike Is Part Motorcycle, Part Race Car and Part Fighter Jet
There are plenty of electric bike designs out there, but few (possibly none) can compare to the Grace E-bike. Its CNC-aluminum frame is fitted with eurofighter and Formula One parts, and it has a top speed of 40 mph. More » -
#architecture
Some Germans Built This Outdoor Library Out Of Beer Crates
This particular architectural gem could only come from Deutschland. It's an outdoor library partially constructed out of beer crates. Not surprising that they've been working on it since 2005 though, takes time to empty out the crates after all. More » -
#germany
Gigantic Marionettes Invade Berlin
This week in Berlin, two gigantic marionettes have appeared to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. They are awesome. Check the Big Picture for the full set. [Big Picture] -
#lighting
German-Engineered Die Nachteule Is the World's Most Powerful Reading Light
Designed and engineered in Germany, the Die Nachteule reading light slaps an LED on your glasses that's as bright as a 60-watt bulb. So whether you are exploring the Harry Potter series or a cave, this clip has you covered. More » -
#unconfirmed
Sony PlayStation 3 "Konsole Slim" Appears on Amazon Germany
Adding more fuel to the fire, Amazon Germany has the "PlayStation 3 Konsole Slim" listed, but without price, picture or release date. Weird mistake, or leak? We're leaning toward the former, but you never know. [Amazon via Engadget] -
#architecture
German University Constructs Giant Planet-Saving Spherical Building
The Bibliosphere, an administration and student services buiding at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, is both an ecological and architectural achievement. It's incredibly environmentally-friendly, and did we mention it's a giant sphere?
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#energy
The Fuel of the Future: Coal-Powered Cars
Back in 1979, the German Prime Minister announced that coal was the "fuel of the future," and the energy industry was all abuzz about the possibilities, including coal-powered cars. Ha! Gasoline doesn't look so bad now, eh? More » -
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#thievery
German Bargain Hunters Conned Into Buying Bag of "Potato iPods"
A group of German bargain hunters, obviously thinking they had stumbled upon the iPod deal of the century, would do best to stop bargain hunting because they're about as dumb as the sack of potatoes they now possess. More » -
#plastic
This is How Your Plastic Objects Are Made
Curious as to how all those plastic cups, trash cans and containers you get at Ikea are made? Random Good Stuff takes a tour of the Koziol plastics factory in Germany, where many of those household items are designed. More » -
#vendingmachines
Vending Machine Dispenses Gold Bars To Go
Looking to capitalize on the popularity of gold investments in these tough economic times, TG-Gold-Super-Markt is installing vending machines that dispense 1g, 5g and 10g bars / gold coins at 500 locations in Germany. More » -
#manhelpingmachine
Giant Confused Robot Politely Asks for Directions
Just like an American tourist in Europe, this German robot is completely lost and can only understand basic gestures like emphatic pointing to help it to its destination. More » -
#enlightenment
Last One Out of Germany Turn Off the Lights (With A Cellphone)
Some free advice if you're ever walking down a dark street in Germany anytime soon: Be sure your cell phone is completely charged. More » -
#windpower
U.S. Flew to the Top in Wind Power Production Last Year
The U.S. surpassed Germany as the biggest producer of wind power in 2008, I guess proving that its alternative energy efforts haven't just been a load of hot air. More » -
#robots
I've Got Two Kuka Robot Arms and a Microphone
I learn something new about robots every day. These Kuka industrial robot arms have been used to power amusement park rides, and apparently, make fine German avant-garde electronic DJs. More » -
#conspiracytheorist
Xbox 360 Logo Spotted in 1697 UFO Sighting Sketch
I'd say that I'm no conspiracy theorist, but I'll be honest, I spotted this 1697 sketch while looking through a UFO conspiracy site. And as far as I'm concerned, it's clearly an ink rendition of two Xbox 360 logos floating in the sky. -
#financiapocalypse
Shaky Walkway Designed to Remind You The World Is Going to Hell
German artist Tom Schmelzer is one troubling dude: His proposed interactive walkway, Out of Joint, is supposed to give you a physical feeling of turmoil to match the cataclysmic ups and downs of the global financial markets. So, thanks to avalanche-simulating hydraulics, instead of just feeling sick to your stomach, you will actually be sick to your stomach. More »
