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NOTE: the real excitement hits about 2/3 of the way through!
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I took this yesterday at Punkin’ Chukin’! Tune in on the Science Channel on Thanksgiving night at 8pm. Even Perez Hilton knows it’s not Thanksgiving without the Chunk.
This machine is crazy big and crazy fast, and if you look closely you can see Kari Byron!
it’s so fast… as is speeds up you can hear it slicing through the air… also there are people in that truck! look at the smoke! holy cow!
The centrifugals are my favorite division. Seriously, huge steel arms hundreds of feet long have a single pumpkin strapped to one end. As they begin to spin, slowly at first and then faster and faster the sound becomes a whistle and the ground shakes.
When the arm is flailing and the smoke pours from the exhaust we hear the official air horn and “Bad to the Bone’s” operator pulls the trigger, sending the pumpkin soaring downrange. How can you not get excited about these crazy contraptions!
Did You Know?
His sweaters were knitted by his mother.
See what else made Mister Rogers our favorite neighbor, with our Mister Rogers infographic.
i miss this man.
(via wyccpbsblog)
my roommate described it akin to, “our generation’s moon landing.”
Personally, I hope this isn’t the most exciting scientific endeavor we have for a generation, but it certainly was a fantastic experience. I was literally on the edge of my seat.
When Felix Jumped, the World Jumped with Him
High above Roswell, New Mexico, late Sunday morning, a helium-filled balloon ascended to around 128,000 ft carrying Felix Baumgartner into the history books. Just after noon local time (2 p.m. EDT), the Austrian daredevil leant forward and slowly stepped into the void — gravity took over, causing him to plummet through the stratosphere, traveling faster than the speed of sound.
Every step of the way, millions of people watched online and live via Discovery Channel and online. With the help of Twitter and other social media platforms, the Red Bull Stratos team gave us all an intimate and exhilarating ride from launch to landing. During that heart stopping moment when Baumgartner jumped — beating Joe Kittinger’s 52 year-old record — we all jumped with him.
“I know the whole world is watching now, and I wish the world could see what I see. And sometimes you have to go up really high to see how small you really are.” — Felix Baumgartner, just before he jumped.
LIVE NOW: Red Bull Stratos -- Highest Skydive Ever
Red Bull Stratos has launched Felix Baumgartner’s mission and he’s on his way to120,000 feet!
Watch it live on DiscoveryNews or on the Discovery Channel!
The Star Trek Crew (TNG), crocheted
WANT.
totally agree with Mr. W. Wheaton. want. also, it’s funny that worf is the only one not smiling.
UPDATE: Red Bull Stratos Broadcasting Launch
UPDATE:
The launch for today has been cancelled due to wind. Baumgartner was in the capsule and ready to launch, but the wind picked up.
The delay is saddening, but due to the size of the balloon, any wind shear could cause issues with the launch. This balloon is three times larger than any balloon ever launched carrying a human. If the balloon is being pulled by the wind, then the capsule could be jerked around, dragged across the pavement (or worse) and Baumgartner could be hurt.
The weather report for tomorrow is questionable.
Discovery News’ first television event!
Today, over the skies of Roswell, N.M., Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner will attempt to break the high-altitude freefall record that has held strong for 52 years. The Red Bull Stratos mission will be covered live by Discovery News, Discovery Channel and Velocity. Follow @Discovery_News, @Discovery, @VelocityTV1 and the hashtag #SpaceJumpLIVE on Twitter for live updates and commentary.
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The Bluths are back.
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He’s sixty today! I don’t remember ever seeing Pee-Wee Herman look like this…
Such an interesting photo.
Happy Birthday, Paul!
Happy 60th Birthday to Paul Reubens today.
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If you’re the type to work hard and play hard you’ll want these great tech toys to help you get the most of your dorm.
10 Gadgets to Have Badass Dorm Room
Just because you don’t have a fake ID or car on campus doesn’t mean you can’t quickly garner notoriety among your peers.
College students are getting ready to lug possessions to a bland new college dorm. Yeah, that’s right; we said “bland.” Personalize the space with gadgets and gizmos that make living away from home more bearable.
I lived in the residence halls for three years. I loved them. There’s no better place to meet lots of different, cool people. And seriously, keep your door open! How else would you meet people?
TV Nerds! Those guys (and gal) are great! But where’s the Blue Ranger? Where’s Bill Nye?
Plus, there should be more TV nerd gals. What about Penny from Inspector Gadget or Veronica Mars? Not to mention any and all iterations of Lois Lane.
(via Infographic Journal)
Girls’ Lena Dunham on Celebrating Her Emmy Nods With Burritos
I completely relate to this. Not only do I celebrate big events and homecomings with burritos but I supplement everything with nuts - pasta, salads, sandwiches.
So how are you going to toast while you’re working?
I’m already looking for a menu because I’d like to eat a burrito at lunch. Literally, the minute I found out, I said, “I’m eating a burrito. No one is going to stop me. I’m having a fucking burrito.” Normally, I go more in the salad direction. I begrudgingly eat a salad and supplement it with too many nuts.Why are burritos off-limits? They’re not that bad for you.
I’m not even a burrito traditionalist. I want a whole-wheat burrito with chicken and guac and cheese and rice and lots of vegetables. I don’t even want some grotesque thing that’s going to make me feel like I’m about to give birth to twins. I just want something in the burrito family. There’s a place near here that’s going to satisfy my needs. I want to do that and then — this proves how dorky my celebration will be — I want to lie down and read all my New York Times from the week. I’m going to read my World of Interiors magazine, and I’m maybe going to eat some vegan cookies in my bed and listen to the new Ellie Goulding single over and over again. I’m saying rager. Tell all your friends.
