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If you’ve been to an even moderately progressive bar in the last five years you’ve undoubtedly seen a Sazarac on the menu. Rye whiskey, Peychaud’s Bitters, simple syrup, and an absinthe wash. Wait, what the hell is an absinthe wash? Trust us, you want to know. It’s Friday afternoon, you’ve made it through the long…
The image above is assembled from 1400 people waving at the Cassini spacecraft, which has been in orbit around Saturn since 2004. On July 19th, the orbiter turned back and snapped a photo of the home planet it would never see again. NASA thought it was only fair that we wave back. (See the full…
When a lucky boy caught a baseball that flew into the stands at a San Francisco Giants game, little did he expect that a big mean adult would wrestle that souvenir away from the kid. Now the police are looking for the adult thug. [Photo via Shutterstock.] https://deadspin.com/police-investigating-robbery-claim-over-home-run-ball-a-1189769855
Google is reportedly having a hard time finding a partner to manufacture self-driving cars, so the company’s thinking about just building them itself. While it’s still unclear exactly what Google would do with the cars, a new report from Amir Efrati says that the search giant is thinking of starting a robo-taxi service. Weird, huh?…
There’s a reason surgeons wear masks and gloves. The last thing you want is to get crap in someone’s body. That is, unless you are one of the two UC Davis Medical Center neurosurgeons who very purposely introduced their patents’ brains to poop bacteria. It was a real shit-for-brains way of trying to help. Horrible…
Everyone needs a vacation every once in a while. It’s healthy and you should take one if you haven’t this year. Beach? Sure. Europe? Go for it. Hell, pitch a tent in your own backyard and don’t talk to anyone for a weekend if that’s all you can manage. But a vacation isn’t a vacation…
With this USB-powered desktop sniper rifle you’ll never miss another deadline again because of idle chit-chat and other distractions from your co-workers. Ideal for cubicle-type setups where you’re protected on three sides, this tiny gun fires plastic BBs perfect for annoying, harassing, or intimidating your office neighbors. The sniper rifle is powered and aimed via…
For your listening pleasure, Rakuten has your choice of FiiO portable headphone amp at great prices. Grab the FiiO E11 (pictured) for $46, same price at BuyDig. Rakuten and BuyDig also have the smaller FiiO E6 for 20 bucks if you’re looking to save money and/or space. Both units are USB rechargeable and receive great…
Facebook and all that other Internet garbage sure does waste everyone’s time. Luckily, there’s not really that much else we should really be doing, as long as we get in a shower now and then. But if you’re concerned about the “time suck” that is Facebook, a new device may help you manage things. https://lifehacker.com/timerabbit-keeps-track-of-how-much-time-you-waste-on-fa-1189092893
Deadspin has a fascinating step-by-step video analysis that demonstrates how ESPN can pull stories out of the thin air its collective ass produces, without any shame or dignity. It’s appalling that people actually waste their time watching this verbal diarrhea. https://deadspin.com/how-espn-manufactures-a-story-colin-kaepernick-edition-1185400028
Photos and videos are not lightweight files—they quickly add up to gigabytes of data which can be a dealbreaker a lot of research. Engineers at the Swiss company iniLabs created a better way—a camera that borrows its mechanics from the marvels of the human retina. The Dynamic Vision Sensor (DVS) works a lot like the…
While this country is a lot less racist than it was a half century ago during the Civil Rights struggle, Americans have sadly admitted that they’re still personally kind of racist. Maybe everything will be better in another 50 years. http://gawker.com/americans-of-all-races-agree-we-are-racist-1188151323
In case you need more proof that before and after shots for miracle weight loss methods are as false as the methods themselves, here’s personal trainer Mel to tell you how she achieved what you can see in these two photos in just 15 minutes, no Photoshop involved. http://gawker.com/personal-trainer-exposes-before-after-secrets-on-in-1189167678
If everyone in your home is constantly jockeying for position at the bathroom mirror as they get ready for the day, you might want to consider an upgrade to this clever alternative dubbed the mirror #180 by its creators at halb/halb. What makes it special is a split down the middle with each side angled…
This amazing interactive map shows global protests flaring up all over the world, from 1979 until now. There are a lot more people alive today than 34 years ago, so maybe that’s why there are so many more protests. Or maybe people have learned how to manipulate TV news. https://gizmodo.com/an-interactive-timeline-of-every-protest-on-the-earth-s-1188214852
Here are 15 options to choose from, selected by the top experts in movie magicks. Do you agree? If not, tell us your personal favorite. https://gizmodo.com/the-best-effects-shots-ever-as-chosen-by-hollywoods-to-1188416659
If you’re having a tough time potty training a new puppy, it turns out the research done by Russian physiologist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov can be of service. He was famous for conditioning dogs to salivate at the ring of a bell, and with this potty trainer, you can run a similar experiment by rewarding a…
RED, maker of high-end modular cinema cameras, is working on getting its new 6K Dragon sensor into the hands of filmmakers. The sensor produces insane levels of detail and dynamic range, evident in this beautiful frame of video. The still comes from filmmaker Tom Lowe (Timescapes), who has been traveling around Sri Lanka with the…
One of the greatest characters ever is Chewbacca, the wookiee. Why is he so great? Because he’s brave, loyal, talented and handsome. He even understands human and droid languages. But in Japan, they think he’s a moron. https://kotaku.com/chewbaccas-name-in-japanese-sure-is-stupid-1187792847
In the swinging 1970s, inflatable architecture—along with geodesic domes and conversation pits—was all the rage. But over the past few years we’ve seen a resurgence in pneumatically powered structures, which are actually surprisingly functional as temporary event spaces. The latest? Aeropolis, a big, reflective community center that’s been popping up all over Copenhagen this month.…
