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The 10 most awesomely ludicrous ways to stop bullets

Until laser pistols are invented — or trebuchets come back in fashion — bullets will remain the uncreative weapon of choice for individuals in regrettable situations everywhere. But that doesn’t mean we can’t imagine a better world where bullets can be stopped with teeth and hairdos. Here are ten ways to stop a bullet —…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 14

Why Celebrating With Gunfire Is Really Stupid

Libyan rebels are rejoicing in Tripoli by firing their guns in the air. Little do they know, this is one of the dumbest ways they could celebrate. It all comes down to our good friend gravity. When a bullet goes up, it must come down and you have little control where it’s going to land.…

Tech News Kelly Aug 23

French Fries Can Kill You

I just discovered him, but I already love the work of Gret Slater. This poster for the American Heart Association is as effective in transmitting its message without a single word as it is beautiful. Too bad french fries are so delicious. Not the yellow cardboard McDonald’s kind, though. My philosophy is: if I have…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Aug 23

Honor Your Dead Loved Ones by Stuffing Their Ashes in a Bullet and Shooting It

Sometimes, the best way to remember those who’ve passed on to the great unknown is to look at photographs. Or write a poem. Or leave flowers at their headstone. Or shoot them out of a gun. Holy Smoke has a very niche business. For $1,250, they’ll cram the incinerated leftovers of your dead amigo into…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jul 29

The Matrix Lobby Scene A Capella Style

Everyone remembers the classic shoot-em-up lobby scene from The Matrix. Bullets flying, people flying, it was awesome. What would happen to that scene if you took out the original soundtrack and replaced it with a multi-track a capella performance from Matt Mulholland? You would get the video above which is guaranteed to make you smile,…

Tech News Kelly Jun 30

This Is How You Play Chess in a Warzone

Can anything trump chess, the ultimate game of warfare? Yes, warfare, in which actual bullets fly around and kill people in horrible ways. But someone in Afghanistan felt like getting meta, crafting this nifty chess board for more abstract combat. Seems fitting that the king and queen are .50 cal giants, with the rooks being…

Tech News Sam Biddle May 3

Man’s Gold Tooth Deflects Bullet

For those who believe that gold grills are purely decorative, I present to you the case of this unnamed man who was shot in the mouth by his brother, only to be saved by his expensive teeth: The two began to struggle, and the gun went off, hitting the victim in the mouth, Contreras said.…

Tech News Brian Barrett Feb 23

The TSA in Action: Loaded Gun Magazine Found on Plane

A loaded gun magazine was found in the seat-back pocket of a Southwest Airlines plane. By a kid. Don’t sweat it, though. It was only left behind by a federal law enforcement agent! The magazine got kicked out of the pocket and on to the floor by some (terrorist?) kid crawling around on the seats…

Tech News Max Read Nov 24

The Galaxy Tab Meets Its Air Pistol Executioner

One of the strengths—literally—of the Samsung Galaxy Tab is its Gorilla Glass display. It’s tough stuff, no doubt, but can it stand up to a close-range air pistol firing squad? And would you even want it to? https://gizmodo.com/gorilla-glass-hands-on-unbreakable-5443146 As you can see, the Tab’s performance against three steel bullets is exemplary. And just in case…

Gadgets Brian Barrett Nov 10

How To Carve a Pumpkin With a Gun

This jack-o’-lantern was made by Hickok45. His carving tool of choice? A .40 caliber Glock. This is so much more efficient than those little orange-handled knives. And he only has to reload twice! Spoiler alert: Hickok45 does not give away candy. Unless you’re prepared to duel for it. [Neatorama]

Tech News Brian Barrett Oct 27

Is the Incredible Spinning Bullet on Ice Real?

Apparently, Mythbusters is going to film a segment to test the incredible case of the spinning bullet on ice. Many people are discussing if this is possible or not. After watching it repeatedly and reading the arguments, I believe it. Some people say that this is impossible. How can a .40 caliber bullet stop on…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Oct 14

What It Looks Like When a Bullet Slices Through a Water Droplet

For some reason I expected a bit more explosion (thanks, Hollywood!), but these high speed photography shots capture the fantastic moment when a bullet passes through a drop of water, slicing it in half with a bit of a splash. Want to know how difficult it is to catch a shot like this? The photographer…

Tech News Christina Bonnington Sep 1

Can You Really Open A Padlock With A Bullet?

There’s something thrilling about the movie scenes in which the hero is forced to shoot open a lock in order to rescue his leading lady, but how realistic is that whole gag? The answer may surprise you. Popular Mechanics decided to put four different padlocks to the test by shooting them with a rifle from…

Privacy & Security Rosa Golijan Aug 19

Chinese Scientists Claim Diamond Bullet Could Achieve Nuclear Fusion

Science, what with all of its rigorous procedure and stifling detail, can sometimes be a bore. But this wacky new study that says we could achieve cold fusion with an ultra fast diamond bullet: not boring at all! Chinese researchers say that firing a tiny, millimeter-sized diamond bullet into a block of methane at 1,000…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jul 8

Your Music Makes Me Want To Stick Bullets In My Ears

There are songs that make me want to shoot myself and then there are songs that make me want to stick bullet casings in my ears. 18K gold 9mm bullet casing earphones, that is. The Teknine Nine Millimeter earphones are made by a company called MUNITIO and almost sound like a decent deal for $250:…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Jun 10

These Koosh Ball Bullets Make Getting Shot Look Friendly

Look at these bullets. They’re rubbery, less lethal,”almost incapable of penetrating the body,” and happen to resemble Koosh balls—a popular toy. Getting shot with these must be fun. I’m kidding. I don’t really think getting shot by anything would be fun, but it’s really difficult to believe that “[t]his may be the most intelligent way…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Jan 29

Watch Ten Minutes of Glorious Bullet Impacts at 1,000,000 FPS

I’m no warmonger, but I can think of no finer way to waste Friday afternoon than spending 10 minutes of the company’s time watching bullets striking various objects at one million frames per second. The footage is just totally unbelievable. To reach far beyond typical high speed photography (keep in mind, we’re talking over 41,000…

Tech News Mark Wilson Oct 9

Timur Bekmambetov Explains How Angelina Jolie Could Be In Wanted 2

So Wanted ended with a pretty final resolution for Angelina Jolie‘s character. But she’s supposedly coming back for the sequel. We asked director Timur Bekmambetov how she could return, and his answer was as simple as curving a bullet. Spoilers… So yes, Fox shot herself (and a ton of other people) in the head at…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jul 25

Panasonic Toughbook Survives Tiger Attacks, Elephant Stomps, and Gunshots

Most of us have no need for Panasonic’s Toughbook-30: Its specs are unremarkable and the 13.3-inch laptop weighs over 8 pounds. But then, our mortal laptops could never survive the ridiculous, almost cartoony beating Forbes gave it. Forbes’s intrepid testers used the Toughbook to crush soda cans, used the screen as a dartboard, ran over…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz Jun 24

Army Stops Making ‘Eco-Friendly’ Tungsten Bullets Because They Cause Cancer

The Army’s tungsten-based bullets were designed to be more eco-friendly, but research showing tungsten increases cancer risk pushed them to pull the plug. The problem, Danger Room points out, is that tungsten munitions are everywhere. The Army began using tungsten in its weapons to replace depleted uranium, which is also allegedly (but notoriously) nasty stuff.…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Apr 21

The 10 most awesomely ludicrous ways to stop bullets

Why Celebrating With Gunfire Is Really Stupid

French Fries Can Kill You

Honor Your Dead Loved Ones by Stuffing Their Ashes in a Bullet and Shooting It

The Matrix Lobby Scene A Capella Style

This Is How You Play Chess in a Warzone

Man’s Gold Tooth Deflects Bullet

The TSA in Action: Loaded Gun Magazine Found on Plane

The Galaxy Tab Meets Its Air Pistol Executioner

How To Carve a Pumpkin With a Gun

Is the Incredible Spinning Bullet on Ice Real?

What It Looks Like When a Bullet Slices Through a Water Droplet

Can You Really Open A Padlock With A Bullet?

Chinese Scientists Claim Diamond Bullet Could Achieve Nuclear Fusion

Your Music Makes Me Want To Stick Bullets In My Ears

These Koosh Ball Bullets Make Getting Shot Look Friendly

Watch Ten Minutes of Glorious Bullet Impacts at 1,000,000 FPS

Timur Bekmambetov Explains How Angelina Jolie Could Be In Wanted 2

Panasonic Toughbook Survives Tiger Attacks, Elephant Stomps, and Gunshots

Army Stops Making ‘Eco-Friendly’ Tungsten Bullets Because They Cause Cancer

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