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How fast do you have to run if you want to walk on water?
Jul 03, 12:42AM
It's possible to walk on water. I mean, you can skip a stone across water too, right? It's just not exactly humanly possible. Water can theoretically support the weight of a human only if they have beyond enormous feet or if they can run stupid fast. How fast?
You Can Only Wish Your Spirit Animal Was This Adorable
Jul 03, 12:00AM
Running around without your spiritual power animal is insane. You wouldn't leave the house without your Mojo or Je ne sais quoi, so why are you going to try to face life's treacheries without a trusty sidekick? I mean, look at Edward Norton in Fight Club—as soon as he found his power penguin, everything else in his life worked out just fine.
Adebisi Shank: Voodoo Vision
Jul 02, 11:00PM
Just the other day, I shared an Adebisi Shank song with you guys not only because I loved it but because I thought it was on their new album. It wasn't, at least that version. But this version, revealed exclusively here at Gizmodo (oooOOOooo), is.
This Wasp Defends Its Home With the Cadavers of Its Victims
Jul 02, 10:20PM
The "bone house" wasp (Deuteragenia ossarium) is named so because the newly classified species of spider wasp has adopted a unique method of protecting their nests—they simply fill the front hall with ant corpses.
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Jul 02, 10:17PM
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Pepsi was originally called "Brad's Drink"
Jul 02, 10:00PM
Some of the soft drinks we know today originally started as patent medicines in the late 19th century — including Coca-Cola, which infamously contained cocaine. But when Caleb Bradham invented a drink in 1893 he set out to make it free of stimulants. It didn't even contain caffeine. He originally called it Brad's Drink, but by 1898 it would be trademarked using the name we call it today: Pepsi.
Watch How American Cities Grew Through Thousands of Historic Maps
Jul 02, 10:00PM
Good thing it's almost the holiday weekend and you don't need to be productive because the USGS just launched a heck of a time-wasting website. Now you can explore cities through beautiful old maps, some dating all the way back to 1884. But here's the best part: You can mix and match many maps to tell your own geographic story.
Google's Response to the "Right to Be Forgotten" Is Just Perfect
Jul 02, 9:35PM
In May, the EU Court of Justice ruled that because people have "right to be forgotten," Google would have to remove links when people ask them to from European versions of search. But you can't hide from the past on the internet.
The Dangers (and Benefits) of Designing Mutant Super Viruses
Jul 02, 9:20PM
Take an already deadly flu virus like H1N1—killer of an estimated 284,000 people—and imagine how to make it worse. How about a virus impossible for your immune system to detect? This is not just a thought experiment—a controversial Wisconsin lab known for concocting dangerous mutant viruses has actually created such an immune-evading H1N1 virus .
The DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter Is Now a Real Autonomous Drone
Jul 02, 9:04PM
One of the most popular consumer quadcopters on the market is now a true drone. DJI recently pushed an update to the apps that help control its flagship Phantom 2 Vision , and now, the $1000 aircraft can fly missions autonomously. Seriously, you just tell it where to go, and it goes—all by itself.
Duvets and Sheets that Snap Together Mean Your Bed Stays Made Forever
Jul 02, 9:00PM
Remember how putting an 'i' in front of everything was en vogue after the iPod became popular? That trend continues today with the term 'smart'. We've got smartphones, smartcars, smartwatches, and now even Smart Bedding, which uses a clever trick to ensure your sheets don't end up in a twisted knot by morning.
Quirky Wants To Win the Smart Home Wars With This $50 Hub
Jul 02, 8:52PM
Smart homes sound awesome. The idea sounded awesome 15 years ago, when Microsoft teased some of their ideas in a concept video , and it sounded awesome when Apple announced HomeKit last month. But do you know anybody that actually lives in a smart home and reaps all that awesomeness? Probably not. And Quirky wants to change that.
This Clever App Turns Your Chromecast Into a Bootleg Wii
Jul 02, 8:40PM
Chromecast's new mirroring feature lets users pull up an Android phone screen onto a TV. And why would you want to put your little screen on your bigger screen? If game maker Rolocule has its way, to play Nintendo Wii-like games without bothering with a console.
Ikea's Most Iconic Bookcase Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Jul 02, 8:30PM
If moving away to college involved finding a cheap apartment and filling it with even cheaper furniture, there's a strong chance you had at least one of Ikea's Billy bookcases filled with textbooks. The Billy has been one of Ikea's most iconic—and cheapest—pieces for over 30 years, and it's now getting some upgrades to help improve its quality and appearance.
This Artist Sculpts Panes of Glass Into 3D Oceans
Jul 02, 8:20PM
Ben Young taught himself everything he knows about sculpture. Over the course of the past decade, he's perfected a method of cutting panes of glass into unusual shapes and fusing them together to make beautiful sculptures. They're beautifully intriguing.
I wish they made an animation series out of these sci-fi illustrations
Jul 02, 8:05PM
These are the cool monstrous creations of Brian Miller. He recently completed them for The Robot Workshop activity book. Someone should turn his work into a sci-fi animation series a la Samurai Jack.
Read In the Rain With this Inflatable, Waterproof Life Jacket For Books
Jul 02, 8:00PM
There are many reasons to abandon printed books for an electronic reader like the Kindle—not the least of which being an option to completely waterproof it . But paper books can now boast the same ability to shrug off a soaking with this inflatable floating life jacket that lets you keep reading wherever it's wet.
The Story Of How Ross Perot Saved Pixar From Being Owned By GM
Jul 02, 7:54PM
What if, instead of making beloved movies like Toy Story, Wall-E, and Up, everyone's favorite CGI film studio Pixar had been swallowed up by General Motors? It sounds insane, but it almost happened had it not been for the timely intervention of one of America's most famous living billionaire/failed presidential candidate Texans.
Why Your iPhone Needs a "Good Samaritan" Button
Jul 02, 7:40PM
Smartphones have become a necessary appendage in our digital lives. They're our cameras, GPS navigation, alarm clocks, wallets, personal assistants, trainers, and favorite time killers. But if someone suddenly finds themselves without one, a cloud of worry and confusion overtakes them. "How do I check my email?" "Is it going to rain?" "That would have been a perfect Instagram shot!" "What do I pretend to look at if I want to avoid an awkward situation?" Essentially, when we lose our phones, we are lost.
A Rechargeable Tower Fan That Lets You Take a Breeze Wherever You Need
Jul 02, 7:00PM
A fan is only a useful way to beat the summer heat if you're in range of its blast. So to ensure the use of this GreenFan isn't limited by the location of your outlets or the length of its cord, it features an optional rechargeable battery so you can place it exactly where you need to cool off.
Shooting Challenge: Fireworks GIFs
Jul 02, 6:40PM
It's the 4th of July this Friday. So grab your cameras and some fireworks. Let's make some sparkly GIFs.
This Is Still the Most Beautiful Way to Learn How to Code
Jul 02, 6:20PM
Regardless of whether or not you agree with the "code or die " sentiment that's been floating around the internet, if you have decided to teach yourself to code, the sheer number of learn-to-code sites alone is overwhelming. So do yourself (and your eyes) a favor and pick up Jon Duckett's JavaScript and jQuery book instead.
A Massive New Levee Could Add Two New City Blocks To Manhattan
Jul 02, 6:00PM
The footprint of Manhattan's been expanding since the 17th century, when early New Yorkers began their first project to infill its shoreline. A huge part of the island we know today is built on artificial pilings. Now, it might get its biggest expansion in years.
How 70 Year Old Machines Make Chrome's Tough, Cheap Sneakers
Jul 02, 5:40PM
Cycling outfitter Chrome Industries makes solid gear that's designed to last even the hardest rider for the long haul. To make its super tough new sneakers, it picked up 86 World War II boot making machines from Slovakia. The $85 Forged Rubber shoes they make will kick the crap out of your Chucks.
Radar For Your Bike Gives You Long-Range Eyes on the Back of Your Head
Jul 02, 5:20PM
When you're riding a bike, the world is an endless barrage of obstacles, hazards, and other vehicles sharing the road you need to avoid. Mirrors let you keep an eye on what's going on behind your cycle, but the Backtracker promises to spot vehicles up to 450 feet away using radar, and warn you to get out of the way when they're approaching a little too fast.
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