Gizmodo: time travel

Next Year, I'm Time Travel Trick or Treating

Rosa Golijan — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EDT

Actually, why wait until next year? I think I'm just gonna trick out a DeLorean and spend a couple of weeks trick or treating my way through the last few decades. I just need a costume first. [xkcd]

Time Travel Cheat Sheet

Jason Chen — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:20:00 EDT

So you've gone back in time with just a gun, a few clips and your pants. What now? This is what. [Topatoco via Buzzfeed - Thanks Audrius!]

Why Terminators Always Travel Through Time Naked

Adam Frucci — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:20:00 EDT

If, in the future, they figure out how to transport someone through time, how can they not know how to transport clothes as well? This explains the logic gap.

[CollegeHumor]

The Downside to Time Travel: Your Past Self Might Be a Dick

Adam Frucci — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:50:00 EST

This new Funny or Die video, featuring Paul Scheer, takes a good hard look at the unforseen crappy things that can happen when you try to travel through time. Spoiler: hilarity ensues.

[Funny or Die]

Man Travels Back in Time to 1738, Brings Laptop and LCD Display With Him

Jason Chen — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:20:00 EDT

DVICE calls this the most luxurious office cubicle, but we see the world's first time traveler. Here's what we think: Mr. Jared Nelson discovered the secret of time travel. He then packed up his favorite gear, which includes his Dell laptop, an LCD display, headphones, a digital camera which he used to take this photo, his office phone (he likes teleconferencing?) and his leather chair that he swiped from the VP when Dan was on vacation.

After getting back to 1738, he recreated his cubicle the best he could out of parts available at that time. Jared then proceeded to live out the remainder of his life—all 10 days of it—sitting in that cube and suffering from malaria. [Nielsendata via Dvice]

Doctor Who Outed as Secret Ikea Shopper, as Tardis Brought to Set Flat-Packed

AddyDugdale — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:26:21 EST

Fans of the revivified British TV series Doctor Who are, apparently, reeling, after the shock discovery that the Tardis, the Time Lords' equivalent to a Toyota Prius, comes in a flatpack. "I expected the Tardis to beam down from some far-off galaxy," said one shocked onlooker, "but it looked more like some flatpack furniture when it was pulled off the lorry to be screwed together." Sonic screwdriver jokes below, please. [Times Online]

Eco Park Time Travel Mart: "Whenever You Are, We're Already Then"

Sean Fallon — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:00:16 EST

David Eggers can now add time travel entrepreneur to his long list of literary and social accomplishments thanks to the Eco Park Time Travel Mart he recently opened in LA. Some of the humorous products available for purchase include: mammoth chunks, barbarian repellent, packets of shade and anti-robot fluid. More info after the break.

As with the other novelty stores in Eggers stable, the time travel mart will be used to support his non-profit 826 chain of tutoring and writing centers. If I lived in LA, I know that I would be a generous supporter. After all, how many places can you say "I want that yesterday" and get your wish? [Product Catalog and 826LA via io9 via Boing Boing Gadgets]

Russian Scientists Claim Secrets of Time Travel to Be Unlocked Later This Year

Adam Frucci — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:30:00 EST

Time travel may be possible! But probably not! And even if so, not for a long time! But time travel guys, time travel!

Some Russian mathematicians claim that when the atom-smashing machine at the European Particle Physics Centre near Geneva opens for business at the end of April, one of the results of wee particles being smashed together at insane speeds could be a rip in the fabric of time itself, allowing for tiny particles to jump in time. If we figure out how to hold open said rip, maybe, just maybe, we could go back or forward in time. Finally, a way to make it so that bully at school is never born! Although look out, he might be destined to be a general in the upcoming robots vs. humans war and wiping him out of existence might doom humanity for ever. Or not, you never can tell with these things.

In any case, once we figure out the simple process of ripping the fabric of space open we could presumably then shrink the technology down enough to fit it into an impractical car and have a series of wacky adventures that turn out well for everybody in the end. I can't wait! [Neatorama]

Own a Flux Capacitor: No Concussion Required

Sean Fallon — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:55:57 EST

It used to be that if you wanted your own Flux Capacitor, you had to hit your head on a toilet. Fortunately, you can bypass that unpleasant experience and purchase one using your superfluous monies. Its functionality is limited to some cool flashing lights and "adjustable power settings," but nothing says you can't mount the thing inside your car and see what happens when you hit 88. Nothing except for the police and the mechanical limitations of that beater you call a vehicle that is. Available for $220. [Product Page via Uncrate via Wired]