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Scientists reveal new vision of Earth 4 billion years ago
The Hadean and Eoarchean epochs were the real hell on Earth. For millions of years, our planet was heavily bombarded by millions of asteroids with “existing oceans repeatedly boiled away into steam atmospheres”until its crust finally solidified. These two new visualizations will help you comprehend this violence. The following is a reconstruction “that illustrates land … Continued
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I wish I could live long enough to see these future cities in real life
Paul Chadeisson is a French concept designer who creates exquisite futuristic urban environments. You probably know his work from games like Remember Me but there’s much more in his portfolio. Here are some of his fantastic cities I would like to visit. Paul Chadeisson is a French concept artist who has worked in games like … Continued
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This skier must be a wizard or use anti-gravity skis
This guy’s name is Adam Delorme, although I will just go ahead and call him Darth Delorme. Or His Wizardness Lord Delorme of Snow. He can go by either name. Like the rest of the skiers in the documentary Less, his skiing seems more like an act of magic than actual skiing. At one point … Continued
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Those Siberian holes might as well be the eye sockets of giant monsters
When I saw its thumbnail I thought this was an aerial photo of someone descending into one of those bloody Siberian holes at sunset. Then I zoomed in and saw it was a monster appearing throught the ice, created by concept designer Pierre-Etienne Travers. Which is cool because the rest of his artwork is phenomenal. … Continued
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Why is the speed of darkness faster than the speed of light?
Michael Stevens explains why darkness moves faster than light in this new episode of Vsauce. I usually find these explainers interesting because they delve not only into multiple science disciplines but often they touch philosophical questions too. This one really blew my mind. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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Scientists reveal the secrets of mysterious ship found under 9/11 ruins
Scientists have found the secrets of the old ship unearthed in 2010 under the ruins of the Twin Towers. First, the large vessel—buried under 22 feet (6.7 meters) of soil and wreckage—was built around the same time the Declaration of Independence was signed. There’s more—but there’s also one big mystery left unsolved. By comparing the … Continued
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If you forget about all its terrible crap, Russia doesn’t seem that bad
If you forget about its psychopath leader and oligarchs, its complete disregard for human rights, the gay hate from a majority of its population, and its people’s suicidal tendencies documented in countless videos, Russia actually seems pretty cool. Or so says David Duchovny in this fun beer ad. Or maybe not. SPLOID is a new … Continued
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Fighter jet pilot takes badass selfie worthy of a sci-fi nightmare
Cool selfie of an Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighter pilot looking all badass and futuristic, like snapshot from some future Halo game cutscene. I wish I had the high resolution to print this out on a large fine metal paper. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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Cocoa farmers trying chocolate for the first time is a must watch
You would think that chocolate is universal. Something that is everywhere, that everyone can enjoy. It’s not. There are people who have never tried it, even the farmers who break their backs to harvest cocoa beans for a few cents in the Ivory Coast. Watch their faces light up when they eat it for the … Continued
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This is how they remove crashed airplanes off an aircraft carrier deck
A cool photo of a crash crane lifting a damaged Harrier jet off the deck of the US Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge. The crash and salvage team regularly practice this kind of operations in case of an airplane crash. That crane is surprisingly huge—just look at the guy in the cabin and the … Continued
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Scientist invents ice cream that changes color as you lick it
37-year-old Spanish physicist and electronic engineer-cum-chef and ice cream master Manuel Linares has invented an ice cream that changes color. The formula is a patent-pending secret but he claims it’s “entirely made with natural ingredients.” He calls it Xamaleón. The people who have tasted it says that the chameleon ice cream tastes like a mix … Continued
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Spectacular kung fu goal is pure soccer magic
This amazing goal is why Swedish soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimović is one of the very best in the world. Watch as he flies through the air, kicking the ball like he’s some kind of kung-fu master and changes its direction with a twist of his foot. The goalie is so stunned that all he can … Continued
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Take a sneak peek at The Simpsons vs Family Guy crossover episode
This fall The Simpsons is going to have its first big crossover in almost 20 years, when the cast of Family Guy visits Springfield. It’s going to be the second time ever in which characters from other animation series appear in full capacity in the longest running sitcom in American TV history. The first crossover … Continued
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Avengers: Age of Ultron is one awesome robot apocalypse clusterfuck
Avengers: Age of Ultron’s footage made its first appearance at San Diego Comic Con 2014 and people seem to be in awe with what they saw. From what people say, it’s really going to be one huge battle between the World’s Mightiest Heroes and a billion robots. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. … Continued
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The new Hobbit movie teaser trailer looks great
Behold the first trailer for the Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the last of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy films. It promises to be a great ending to the epic tale of Bilbo Baggins. I can’t wait for that epic battle scene at the end. I remember having goosebumps the first time I read … Continued
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Holy crap, the new Mad Max looks absolutely amazing
I don’t know if the new Mad Max: Fury Road is going to be good or bad. All I know is that the trailer is pure eye candy made of real brutal stunts, crazy camerawork, and a varnish of pitch-perfect digital effects. It really looks amazing. I think I’m ready for yet another 80s revival … Continued
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This car is the closest thing you will ever feel to be Batman and Robin
This is the all-new Polaris Slingshot, a $20,000 173 HP three-wheel car obviously designed by Wayne Enterprises to realize the dreams of Batman and Robin wannabes across the planet. Seriously, this thing looks amazing and incredibly fun to drive, although nobody has tried it yet. Check out the videos of it in action. Their product video, … Continued
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How the world looks to a car wheel
Ryan Fox thought it would be a good idea to attach a GoPro camera to the center of a car wheel for his Video Sketchbook class at the University of Wisconsin. He was right, but now I’m a dizzy. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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This is what your stomach does to a cheeseburger before digesting it
The Periodic Table of Videos is one of my favorite YouTube channels. It’s fascinating to delve into their library and find jewels like this: “What happens when you dunk a cheeseburger in concentrated hydrochloric acid?” Hydrochloric acid is one of the compounds in your stomach. This acid—along with other compounds—break food down in order for … Continued
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The pizza tank in action firing 14-inch pies
Holy crap, it’s real! As this new video shows, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Pizza Thrower—a full scale 12-foot-long version of the classic toy—actually works, throwing pizzas fast and far enough to actually hurt people with dough, cheese, and pepperoni projectiles. They should really call it the Pizza Tank. That turret actually rotates, like a … Continued
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