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A real snake on a real plane forces real pilot to make real emergency landing and you know exactly where this is going (or maybe you don’t)

Fiction is intruding on reality and the very fabric of existence is at risk of being rent in twain! Say “what?” again! Wait, no. Motherfucking snakes and planes and such! Via CNN: Ninety passengers aboard an Egypt Air flight from Cairo to Kuwait could have used actor Samuel L. Jackson this week after a snake…

The Best Action Camera

It wasn’t so long ago that we rounded up the best action cameras and put them to the test. Just half a year later, and the biggies all have new versions out. They’re all better, but there’s only one best. Round Two: Fight! Testing Methodology As you see in the video above, we tested the…

What really caused the Oracle at Delphi to utter mad prophesies?

The Oracle at Delphi is referenced throughout Greek myths and history. Supposedly she was rendered psychic by Apollo. Practically, she was off her skull on gas that seeped out of the fissures of the temple in which she lived. Here is the scientific explanation for what caused this woman to utter her confused prophecies. Even…

Be Afraid: The Government Denies the World Is Ending on December 21st

According to many doomsday theories, the world is set to end on December 21st 2012. It seems so many people are worried about this that the United States government has gone so far as to officially deny the rumors on the USA.gov blog. Before we were pretty sure these theories were rubbish, but now that…

Your Genetic Future: Horse-Dogs, Plantimals and Mini-Rhino Pets

Maybe you’ve heard the internet meme-ish question: would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses. Well, I’ve got a new one for you: would your rather own a kitty-cat sized-rhino or a rhino-sized kitty-cat? Because children of the 1980s were told that in the future they might just get such a…

This iPhone 5 Case Puts Five Spinning Lenses At Your Disposal

If you love mobile photography and have been looking for a way to negate your iPhone 5’s slim and lightweight form factor, Turtleback’s new TurtleJacket PentaEye case has got an entire photography kit on board. Five different lenses in total, mounted to a rotating wheel so you can dial in whichever glass you need for…

Sexting on Snapchat Isn’t as Safe as You Think

You might want to stop sending photos of your junk to other people on Snapchat. It’s not as private as you think. And it could ruin your life if you don’t know what you’re getting into. For those of you who don’t know, Snapchat is a photo SMS service that lets you set the lewd…

Report: Apple to Fix Its Terrible Maps by Rearranging the World

The Onion has some intel on Apple’s solution to the Apple Maps debacle. Instead of just fixing the app, Tim Cook & Co. are just going to alter the earth’s geography. https://gizmodo.com/apples-new-3d-maps-are-an-apocalyptic-horror-show-5944672 Move entire countries. Rename streets. Change everything. Why not? Morning commuters on the Brooklyn Bridge would much rather fall into the East River…

Today, Facebook “subscribers” will start being labeled “followers.” It’s the exact same thing, so don’t be confused!

Shooting Challenge: Retro Album Cover

In the age of rdio, the album cover is a bit of a lost art. The beautiful cardboard print of LPs has devolved to thumbnail blip. For this week’s Shooting Challenge, I want you to recreate a classic album cover. The Challenge Recreate a famous album cover (or parody it). Use a combination of your…

Robot behavior reveals the fundamental structure of deception

We’ve invented robots who can obey you. And now we have ones who can just pretend to obey you. Over at Georgia Tech’s Mobile Robot Lab, researchers have spent over a decade studying potential military uses for robots. And what could be better for stealthy ops than a robot who is programmed to lie? Using…

The Rube Goldberg Machine That Defies the Laws of Physics

Taking the Rube Goldberg to a whole new dimension, the wizards (assuming magic plays a big part in this) at 2D House have created this complex chain reaction that seemingly ignores and laughs at the laws of the universe that govern our daily existence. Balls that roll uphill? Ladder climbing blocks? It boggles the mind,…

The Top 10 Claims Made by Creationists to Counter Scientific Theories

One of the most challenging tasks for the modern day creationist to is reconcile the belief in a 6,000 year old Earth with the ever-growing mountain of scientific evidence pointing to a vastly different conclusion — namely a universe that’s 13.5 billion years old and an Earth that formed 4.5 billion years ago. So, given…

Jawbone UP (2012) Review: Still Not Fit To Buy

The original Jawbone UP could be considered one of the most expensive beta tests of all time. It leaked, it broke, and it didn’t accurately track your activities—that may have been due to all those wet, compromised components. https://gizmodo.com/jawbone-up-review-a-potentially-wonderful-thing-that-y-5863822 A year has gone by. A glut of other activity trackers have entered the market. Now,…

5 Perfect Gifts for Natural-Light-Loving Photographers

[Ed. note: This holiday season, Gizmodo has partnered with Tamron to bring you a series of gift guides for the photography buffs in your life. And because she has really great taste, we asked our friend Lisbeth Ortega from Photojojo to share the gear she’s really excited about. Check out her picks below.] The photographer…

Attention Everyone: Pizza Hut Perfume Is a Real Thing

Did you know there are pheromones in pizza? It’s true. Anyone who has spent any time in college knows this. And so does Pizza Hut, which just came out with Pizza Hut Perfume. The scent is fresh, hand-tossed dough. Unfortunately, it’s only available in Canada, which is weird only because pizza is American.110 lucky fans…

Are There Any Scientifically Proven “Miracle” Methods to Enlarge Your Penis?

No, there are not. And while some of you may think this is common knowledge, rest assured that it is not. Men have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on penile enlargement products in the hope that they actually work. However, there are two scientifically-tested ,non-miracle methods actually work. Let’s review some of the more…

One of the most creative Rube Goldberg machines we’ve seen in ages

Let’s face it: we’re suckers for good Rube Goldberg machines, and good Rube Goldberg machines take many forms. Some are Jewish. Others are human-powered. There are big ones and there are little ones. But we’re guessing you’ve never seen one like the one up top. https://gizmodo.com/engineers-light-a-menorah-with-a-rube-goldberg-machine-5964989 https://gizmodo.com/this-extreme-athlete-powered-rube-goldberg-machine-is-j-5959986 https://gizmodo.com/ok-gos-embeddable-music-video-for-this-too-shall-pas-5483526 https://gizmodo.com/adorable-suitcase-sized-rube-goldberg-machine-doesnt-sk-5906761 Aptly named “Isaac Newton vs. Rube…

The House of Representatives voted unanimously today that the UN should keep out of innanet regulation. Which, duh.

That Ghost-Girl Elevator Prank Just Got a Terrifying Sequel

As a follow-up to its terrifying Ghost in the Elevator prank, Programa Silvio Santos is back with another way to scare Brazilians who apparently don’t know the correct way to transport a coffin. http://gawker.com/5963405/not-even-kidding-hidden-camera-show-pulls-scariest-elevator-prank-ever The original video has already been seen millions of times, but both of these pranks were probably filmed well before the…