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Why People Should Just Stay Away from Electric Fences

There’s this thing called being smart that explains how you can avoid getting shocked by an electrical fence by avoiding them altogether. There’s also this thing called being human and tip toeing the line of dumb behavior which causes people to play around with electric fences… and predictably get shocked and knocked down. You can…

The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: JO JO IN THE STARS

A stunning tale of love and devotion set against a bleak, nightmarish background, Jo Jo in the Stars is simply incredible. The juxtaposition of monstrous creatures in an alien landscape exhibiting the very human emotions of love and jealousy makes for an oddly endearing animated short. It was written and directed by Marc Craste, Jo…

A Converted Silo Ice Climbing Wall Is the Only Reason Why Winter Exists

It’s March, which mean it’s still a little colder than you want it to be. Which means eventually you’ll ask yourself why in the hell is it still cold. Which will lead to yourself questioning why does it have to be cold at all? And then you’ll see this converted silo in Cedar Falls, Iowa…

This Week’s Top Comedy Video: Batman Says His Goodbyes

Sometimes Gotham gets the hero it deserves, but not the one it needs right now. And sometimes that hero doesn’t get the hint that it’s time to go ahead and leave already, before everybody gets blown to bits with him. Full video below: For the rest of this week’s top comedy videos, including bad babysitters,…

Why Are F-22 Raptors Patrolling Las Vegas?

The skies above Las Vegas, Nevada have been packed with military aircraft over the last week. It’s not another reboot of Red Dawn, mind you, but rather the second round of the Red Flag war games held at Nellis Air Force Base. Check out these sweet shots of the F-22 Raptor—America’s first stealth fighter—staying sharp…

Sony Chairman Howard Stringer Is Stepping Down in June

The ol’ boss of Sony is stepping down. After giving up his CEO and presidency of Sony last year, Stringer has decided to also retire from being the chairman of Sony’s board. He first became CEO in 2005. It’s an end of an era for a company we still miss. [Financial Times via Engadget] https://gizmodo.com/we-miss-sony-5484148

What Every Fanboy Argument About Google Glass and the Apple iWatch Will Be Like

Even though we’re going to be whoa’d and inspired by the future that Google Glass and the Apple iWatch will bring, let’s not kid ourselves. The most realistic future is going to be the silly arguments we all get into about Google Glass and the Apple iWatch… which will only get more ridiculous after Apple…

Daft Swanson: The Daft Punk SNL Mystery Clip Meets a Dancing Gif

Why is Ron Swanson so happy? Why can’t he stop dancing? Oh you didin’t hear: There’s a new Daft Punk record on the way. During last week’s Saturday Night Live, NBC played a very short clip of funky dance music over the image of the Daft Punk logo and the odd helmet that that has…

Most Beautiful Items: March 2-8, 2013

Stop here, right here. There are so many wonderful things below for you to look at. From teeny tiny houses to crazy structures made from ice, there’s plenty for you to feast your eyes on before you get your weekend started. 8 Historic Post Offices That Might Turn Into Starbucks https://gizmodo.com/8-historic-post-offices-that-might-turn-into-starbucks-5989466 The US Postal Service…

DrawQuest, Map of the Internet, and More

There’s snow falling relentlessly on the East coast, so it might be a very long weekend. But you won’t lose your mind while you’re cooped up inside. Here are plenty of new apps for your iPad to keep you occupied so cabin fever never has a fighting chance. DrawQuest: It’s fine if you’re a completely…

Google Field Trip, Take Weather, and More

Hey, dude. Those apps on your iPhone are looking a little stale. The best apps we found this week should freshen up your device a little bit. Google Field Trip: There are restaurants, bars, historic spots, and delicious things near you and you don’t even know it. Google Field Trip will use your location and…

Vyclone, Temple Run Oz, and More

Selling something on Craigslist? Documenting your Saturday shenanigans? Before you make it to weekend freedom, we’ve got some new Android apps that might be to your liking. Mokirya Craigslist: Post your old stuff, find things you need, and laugh at the missed connections all from your Android phone. It’s not an official Craiglist app (there…

Here’s How You Preserve a Dead Dictator Forever

Hugo Chavez died a few days ago, but he’s not exactly going six feet under any time soon. The late Venezuelan leader’s body is going to be on display for a week so people can pay homage. But bodies rot starting immediately, and regular old funeral home embalming only lasts a matter of hours. How…

Boeing Never Fully Tested the Design of the Dreamliner Battery That Caught Fire (Update)

Two months after Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner was grounded, investigators are still trying to figure out what caused a battery on one of the planes to catch fire. Apex reports that the latest information indicates the battery was never fully tested. https://gizmodo.com/all-787-dreamliners-grounded-over-melting-battery-conce-5977000 Boeing didn’t develop the battery on its own. Much of the work was…

Remember when Google ‘accidentally‘ mined Wi-Fi network data? Well, $7M is supposedly what’s going to make it go away.

Scientific Reasons to Respect Light Beer

On a hot summer night in Manhattan, the young beer connoisseurs were talking shop inside Good Beer NYC, a craft-beer store on East Ninth Street, when the conversation turned to light beer. The consensus: Three of the top-sellers in America-Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Lite-were barely worth the glass they’re bottled in. “I used…

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Injecting Mice With Human Brain Cells Actually Makes Them Smarter

A scenario like Planet of the Apes might not be as unrealistic as we think, but fortunately—or at least for right now—it seems like our future overlords will be far less threatening than Caesar and co.. That’s because scientists have discovered that injecting mice with human brain cells can actually make them smarter. All hail…

All The Tiny Changes Hiding in Facebook’s Latest Redesign

Zuck bought Facebook its fanciest new outfit in many years this week, and naturally, the New News Feed is getting all the swooning. But FB added a handful of delicate tweaks and turns to the site—some you might not have noticed yet. https://gizmodo.com/facebooks-new-news-feed-the-biggest-change-in-years-5989228 It makes sense to toss in little changes in the shadow of…

T-Mobile just announced plans to finally start selling the BlackBerry Z10 on March 11.