Bionic man scales Willis Tower with the world's first neurally controlled prosthetic leg
Chicago's Willis (formerly "Sears") Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world — and yesterday it was scaled by amputee/bionic-badass Zac Vawter.
Watch God Smite Chicago's Skyline In Awesome Slow-Mo
Seeing a lightning bolt flash before your eyes can be both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Watching this 1/16th-speed clip of it simultaneously striking three of Chicago's tallest buildings fills me with so much terror there's no room left for awe. [LikeCool]
You Sure You're 140?
"I don't know Mary. Even though this thing is supposed to hold 5 tons, you could still stand to lose a few pounds. You know, just for health's sake." [Getty Images via Gawker]
Stupid Idiots Want to Repaint the Sears Tower Silver Because They're Stupid Idiots
Who would want to refinish the iconic Sears Tower—the nation's tallest building clad in classic black—to Toyota Prius, gaudy hubcap, old fillings, generic cheap electronic silver? Unfortunately, it's the owners.
