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Map of the United States made exclusively with all its roads and streets
Impressive map of the United States showing only all roads and streets in the country. 240 million individual road segments—according to the its creator Fathom Information Design—and nothing else. It’s amazing how you can see all the geography contours. Check out the details: Roadless terrain forms the topography of the Appalachian Mountains. A detail of … Continued
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Short film: You shouldn’t fear death (just kidding—actually, you should)
The end of your own existence is actually a blessing in disguise, says this short animation by Dice Productions selected for the Encounters Film animation festival. Wait no, actually, what is saying is that death really sucks because it doesn’t make sense. And they are right. As my favorite cook says: “Comer y follar, que … Continued
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Amazing aerial photo of Hong Kong streets flooded with people
The good fight for freedom and democracy against Beijing’s dictatorial regime continues in Hong Kong, where protesters keep flooding the streets in massive demonstrations. This photo published by Hong Kong Democracy Now is an impressive look into one. Here are some more from the ground. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us … Continued
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This is why you should never tease dogs trapped inside parked cars
I’ve been spooked by dogs in parked cars plenty of times, but I never teased them. Unlike the guy in this short created by London-based animation house Birdbox Studios. At the end, he learns his lesson the hard way. Karma, people. It’s a bitch. The short was showen at the Encounters Film festival in Bristol … Continued
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Naturally, the funniest lightbulb ad ever stars Jeff fucking Goldblum
Kudos to General Electric for hiring actor Jeff Goldblum and directors Tim and Eric to make this hilarious commercial to promote their new LED lightbulbs. I’m a fan of Philips’ LEDs but, after this, I will be checking GE again. Because I’m that easy to convince and it’s Jeff fucking Goldblum, ok? SPLOID is a … Continued
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This portrait made with electric sparks is the ultimate homage to Tesla
Phil Hansen is a multimedia artist “who specializes in representative portraiture using media that connect to the subject matter.” This portrait of Nikola Tesla using electricity is the perfect example of that. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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Cool animated technical illustrations show how animals fly
Science illustrator and animator Eleanor Lutz has created these cool animated technical drawings of flying animals in motion. I would love to paths the wings draw in 3D. Eleanor Lutz is a designer in Seattle who has a bachelor on molecular biology from the University of Washington. You can follow her on her site, Twitter, … Continued
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Amazing photos of a hundred mountaineers doing crazy stunts in the Alps
We have covered Robert Bösch‘s photos featuring a hundred alpinists doing crazy things before. but here are the complete series because they are simply beautiful and amazing. Some are pretty damn crazy too, like the one above. Robert Bösch is a master in geography from the University of Zürich and mountain who has worked for … Continued
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Chinese noodle chef tries to hook customers using opium poppy shells
The South China Morning Post reports on a noodle shop chef who was secretly adding opium poppy shells used for the creation of opium and heroin. His hope was that the ingredient would make customers addicted to his food but, while the ingredient triggered a drug positive, it only landed him in jail. According to … Continued
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The entire planet seems shrouded in one aurora in this space video
I would never get tired of looking through the cupola of the International Space Station, which is how I imagine Darth Vader’s Death Star bedroom window. Astronaut/Captain America Reid Wiseman used it to record this great clip of an aurora. It makes Earth look like a magic green marble—or a palantir. SPLOID is a new … Continued
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Rare white shark on white shark attack captured in terrifying video
The huge fish always eats the less huge fish: Witness the attack of a white shark against a younger one recorded on Neptune Island, 50 miles off the coast of Australia. Perhaps it was a mistake—the big one seemed headed to the bait when the small one crossed its path closer—but the final result is … Continued
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This decadent burger/croque-madame hybrid is all the food I want today
Behold PornBurger’s Croque Van Damme, a decadent mix of croque-madame and burger made with Belgian waffle instead of bread, “dijon mustard, two smashed patties, applewood smoked gruyere, country ham, an over easy duck egg, and parmesan bechamel.” Oh sweet baby Jesus. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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New Interstellar poster and trailers show more of the spaceship
I’m so stoked about this movie that I may start wearing my spaceman pijamas out of the house. So stoked that, even while I’m always against trailers, I’m glad they keep releasing new material, like the banner and the barrage of international and TV trailers below. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join … Continued
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How the hell can an ice cube turn into an ice sphere using brute force?
In Japan they love to make perfect ice for perfect drinks. For that they use these metal machines to turn huge ice cubes into ice spheres using nothing but brute force. Surprisingly, the ice doesn’t break thanks to the MAGICS of physics. The machines are not new but, if you haven’t seen them before, it’s … Continued
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An unnerving collection of all the eyes in Alfred Hitchcock’s films
Kogonada—at the Criterion Collection—made this brilliant compilation of the eyes in Alfred Hitchcock’s films, to the song of Anything can happen, and usually does… On the Orient Express by Rob Cawley. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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Holy crap, the new GoPro Hero4 video quality is insane
Gizmodo’s Brent Rose reviewed the new GoPro cameras and he’s impressed. The GoPro Hero4 can film at 4K for only $500, which may seem expensive until you see the amazing quality that this tiny piece of equipment delivers. Check out the official 4K sample footage, taken by beta testers. It’s amazing. Make sure to turn … Continued
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Cool photos of the F-22 refueling at night on its way to Syria
Amazing night shots by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf: An F-22 Raptor refuels over the Arabian Peninsula en route to Syria, armed and ready to attack ISIS targets. Look at the pilot inside, with his night vision helmet. It’s so cool it doesn’t even seem real. As you probably know, the F-22 Raptor stopped being the … Continued
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The creepiest talking raven ever will be in your nightmares tonight
Ravens are known for making pretty uncanny voice impersonations. This one has to be one of the creepiest I’ve ever heard. I-will-be-in-your-nightmares-tonight creepy. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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The man who made Apple possible is in trouble—and you can help him
Perhaps you don’t know John Draper aka “Captain Crunch” but, if you’re using a MacBook or an iPhone today, it’s because of him. He and his blue box were a fundamental inspiration for Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in making Apple. He’s now in trouble and needs our help. Woz has written this fascinating article … Continued
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