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This Subway Map Is Not an Image, Just Pure Code

This version of London’s iconic tube map looks just like the official PDF of the transport network—but in fact it is created entirely from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. That’s a pretty insane feat. Its creator, freelance web developer John Galantini, has recreated every symbol, line, circle and piece of text using HTML and CSS. Each…

There’s been a mass exodus of senior staff from HTC this week, but it could get worse. Former product strategy manager Eric Linhas tweeted: “To all my friends still at @HTC – just quit. leave now. it’s tough to do, but you’ll be so much happier, I swear.” Yelp!

All The Meteorites That Have Been Seen Falling to Earth Since 2500 BC

Since 2005 BC over 35,000 meteorites are known to have hit the Earth—but just 1,107 have actually been seen falling. This visualization shows how they pockmarked our planet over time. https://gizmodo.com/here-is-a-map-that-shows-every-meteorite-that-has-hit-e-5985185 Created by Carlo Zapponi, the animated visualization is based on data from the Nomenclature Committee of the Meteoritical Society. It’s quite fun to watch…

The latest release of Chrome, version 27, is 5 percent faster—and available to download now.

A Stark Reminder That Drones Are Filling Our Skies

It’s hard to avoid the increasing prevalence of drones, but in case you were in any doubt this artwork—Under the Shadow of the Drone—serves as a stark reminder that they’re increasingly filling our skies. Conceived by James Bridle, this is a one-to-one representation of an MQ-9 reaper military drone, drawn on the tarmac of Brighton’s…

13 Facts You Won’t Believe Are True

Here’s a short video that’ll wrinkle your brain a bit. Like debunking 50 common misconceptions, this video shows 13 facts you might not know are true. Like how Neil Armstrong had to clear customs after going to the Moon. Or that Russia is bigger than Pluto. Learning is fun. https://gizmodo.com/debunking-50-common-misconceptions-5990700 If I learned all this…

Man of Steel trailer shows off Superman’s HEAT VISION

Cue the theme music; there’s a brand new Man of Steel trailer that showcases a whole pant-load of new superhero footage, including lots of new threats and violence from General Zod and his minions, Lois Lane and Faora footage, and HEAT VISION! Clark Kent is aaaangry! Man of Steel hits theaters on June 14th.

The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Demons End

What? Everybody’s cool with monkey knife fighting but put one up against an unholy giraffe with a katana and suddenly people are yelling, “but it’s got an unfair height advantage,” “where’d that monkey get an Under Armor hat?” and “why is that giraffe breathing fire?” None of that matters, only who’s neck is left intact…

A Movie Will Show Graphic Sex Scenes By Digitally Imposing Actors

Nymphomaniac, a movie directed by Lars von Trier (he did Melancholia), will use a groundbreaking digital editing technique to show graphic sex scenes on the screen. For the non-explicit portions of the sex scenes, you’ll see celebrities and actors you recognize. For the penetrative portion, you’ll see the body doubles doing it. The difference is…

New Man of Steel Trailer Shows General Zod Destroying Earth

If you weren’t excited from the explosions-filled Man of Steel movie trailer before, after seeing this final trailer that teases General Zod threatening Earth, you will be. It shows more of the conflict of the film and reveals even more insane action sequences. In the trailer, which is probably the final one before the movie…

The NFL Is Going to Be Using Microsoft Surface on the Sideline

If you’re a fan of the NFL, you’d know that players and coaches stare at printed pictures of replays and call plays from laminated sheets of paper. Yes, even now. No more though, the NFL just announced a partnership with Microsoft that’ll let coaches and officials use Microsoft Surface on the sidelines instead. Teams previously…

Wow, A Guy Plummeted 40MPH off a 1,000 Foot Cliff and Survived

Don’t watch this video. No, seriously, it’s really rough. The best thing is that Matthew Gough, the guy who plummets while base jumping, actually survived the fall with only minor injuries. He hit the ground at 40mph from a 1,000 foot cliff because his parachute malfunctioned. The footage is taken from his helmet cam. Daredevil…

We’ll seriously miss Warehouse 13

Now that Warehouse 13 has been consigned to the same fate as Eureka — tying off loose ends and then going away for good — each episode is a reminder that this show is still seriously fun, and quite agile. Last night’s episode was mostly a standard “artifact of the week” outing, but it packed…

The Creator of the GIF Says It’s Pronounced JIF. He Is Wrong

Along with whether or not Al Gore invented the Internet, figuring out the correct pronunciation of GIF is one of the earliest questions of the Internet. I grew up believing it was hard-G GIF. Most people I know pronounce it like that too. Even the White House agreed on pronouncing GIF like ‘gift’. But we…

Your daily dose of nightmare fuel: squiggly ant-parasites from hell

From entomologist, blogger and insect photographer Alex Wild comes this remarkable image of a trapjaw ant, torn asunder to reveal the wriggling, 8-inch parasitic worm living inside. (The ant, by comparison, measures about half an inch long.) Via Popular Science: In the jungles of Belize last January, [Wild] noticed something odd about the trap-jaw ants…

The Only Character in Revolution Who’s Still Worth Rooting For

I can’t bring myself to complain about Revolution any more — about the fact that this show isn’t living up to its fun, swashbuckling pilot and also doesn’t seem to be about anything, other than “war is awful and soldiers are bad people.” So here’s a tribute to the show’s best character instead. Yep, talking…

Xbox One Controller Hands On: Rumbling Triggers Are Freaking Awesome

You probably heard Microsoft mention that the new Xbox One controllers have 40 new features to make them easier to use. That’s true! But a few really take the cake. And the rumbling triggers are going to be the biggest. https://gizmodo.com/the-new-xbox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-microso-509033619 After holding one for a few minutes, I can say officially that the Xbox…

Medical Lawsuit: Stop Wrecking Babies’ Genitals

A landmark legal case may finally put a stop to almost half a century of bizarre medical procedures in the United States, where children’s genitals have been surgically altered to fit a standardized definition of the proper sizes for penises and clitorises. South Carolina couple Mark and Pam Crawford adopted their son M.C. when he…

When Pets Get Drafted: The Bizarre History of Animal Soldiers

Animals are smarter than many people realize, and they can learn to do all sorts of stuff. That’s why so many creatures have been domesticated — but it’s also why people have tried, over and over, to send animals to war. Here’s a history of animal soldiers, in pictures. Pigeons As Photographers This aerial photography…

V/H/S/ 2 trailer teases scary aliens, FINALLY

We are so excited for the sequel to the horror anthology, V/H/S/2. Because this time, THERE BE ALIENS! Too long have we gone without genuinely horrifying aliens. Here’s the synopsis: Searching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette,…