The simplest self-propelling device ever
Homopolar roller
Who knew a simple battery, some magnets and a piece of copper wire could produce so much nerdy fun? 
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last changed on October 22, 2008
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Getting bored with your daily commute? Try this!
Getting from point A to point B would become a whole lot more interesting if this guy would have his way. What you see here is the GEN H-4, the worlds smallest one-man helicopter. For 'just' $29000 and 30-40 hours of spare time (some assembly is required), this thing will get you in the air for about 30 minutes, at speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph) and as high as a kilometer (about half a mile). The faint of heart need not apply.
GEN H-4 personal helicopter
Yes, this thing is for real. This movie shows it in operation. I just wish the pilot would actually show off the speed and height this thing can reach instead of mozying around...
GEN H-4 personal helicopter in action
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xorbit,
last changed on August 7, 2008
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Fun with hand shadows
How's this for some random weirdness: Hand shadows!
Amazing hand shadow show by Raymond Crowe
Isn't this guy amazing?
If you'd like to learn how to do this yourself, there seem to be plenty of books on hand shadows
. I'm sure it would take quite a while to become as good as this guy though!
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xorbit,
last changed on February 28, 2008
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Smart saw
Pros: Does an excellent job cutting wood.
Cons: Will not slice your Wiener.
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xorbit,
last changed on December 21, 2007
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Need a companion?
This horse would be better company than some people! 
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archive,
last changed on December 1, 2007
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