“I spy with my little eye…” — DarkSeraph
The Eyeborg
09/22/11 -- Ridiculous
Top 10 Greatest Suits In Video Game History
09/22/11 -- Top Lists
“In the early days of video gaming, fancy outfits were not an option. The Space Invaders were as indecent as they were violent, and Pac-Man made his rounds with his pellets hanging out. As time wore on and graphics got better, this simply wouldn’t do, and characters needed real costumes and outfits. Among video game outfits, there’s perhaps none more revered than the suit. Be it a fancy dining jacket, or a metal suit with special powers, suits are one of the cornerstones of video game character design. Here is our celebration of the greatest video game suits.” w/ photos
Ostrich Racing
09/22/11 -- Videos
“This is a video of an Ostrich race being held at Ellis Park near Henderson Kentucky. The track was full that day, maybe racing ostriches is the key to solving Kentucky’s racetrack crisis. The video features real life jockeys riding the giant birds. They say it’s like riding a giant football.” — duckcammer
World’s Biggest Leek
09/22/11 -- Wacky News
“Gardener, John Pearson, has claimed a world record by growing a leek weighing 20lb 5oz at a horticultural show in Stanley, Co Durham. Mr Pearson proudly showed off the giant vegetable at the event. ‘I’m very pleased to have set a new record at what is a beautiful show,’ the Sunderland man said. The retired groundsman is a record veteran having already registered the biggest pair and trio of leeks back in 2002. The 63-year-old remained humble and said he owed his success to previous winner John Soulsby, who had given him good seeds to use. ‘I’m proud to have the world record, but anyone could grow a leek like this – if they had the right pips,’ he said. Mr Pearson checks the weight of his leeks by using a specially adapted machine that is normally used to weigh suitcases.” w/ photos
Wacky Laundering
09/22/11 -- Ridiculous
“Adulthood can be a challenging time filled with worries, responsibilities and, perhaps worst of all, household chores. Clever Kingston University design MA student Lee Wei Chen has clearly realised this, and has come up with a perfect solution to liven up the depressing, yet necessary ritual of laundry. Bringing the childhood charm of video game arcades ino the dull, domestic sphere of adulthood, Chen’s amusement washing machine puts an entirely new, well, spin on laundry.” w/ photos
Blue Tape In The Gym
09/22/11 -- Pretty Cool
Mercedes Made From 10,000 Scraps Of Metal
09/22/11 -- Pretty Cool
“With a tested top speed of 180mph, the Mercedes 300 SLR ‘Uhlenhaut Coupe’ would have been the world’s fastest car if it was put into production in 1955. However, at the time executives deemed it too fast for the public, and just two prototypes still exist, both of which are displayed at the company’s museum in Germany. But now, a team of car enthusiasts have re-created the iconic Mercedes supercar. The only catch? It’s made out of 10,000 pieces of scrap metal – and doesn’t drive. German friends Armin Ciesielski, Peter Brakel and Walter Willer decided to recreate the greatest car ever scrapped out of scrap. The trio, who work at Giganten aus Stahl which translates to Giants of Steel, meticulously sourced thousands of pieces of metal for their recycled homage. Mr Ciesielski, who claims he could rebuild any car out of scrap, said: ‘The Uhlenhaut is a really special Mercedes and we wanted to make a replica.” w/ photos
Music From A Dry Cleaner
09/22/11 -- Pretty Cool
“Almost everyday, on my way to a local bakery, I walk in front of a dry cleaners. When they have the front door open, I hear a lot of interesting sounds coming from their work equipment. Eventually, the different mechanical and steam sounds sparked something in my mind, so one day I asked the owners if I could record a piece of music by using their machines as musical instruments. I used a puff iron, press and dry cleaning machines, a washer, clothes hangers, and a bucket full of soap. The bass and lead sounds were created from the buzzing tones coming from the conduits and engines. There are no additional sounds from any traditional or electronic instruments. Enjoy!” — Diego Stocco
