Weird Universe Archive
June 2009
June 7, 2009
Darth Vadar toaster
In a recent post by phantomspy1 you found out how to make toast in your computer.The computer toaster is less expensive than the Darth Vadar toaster, but you probably know a Star Wars fan who really needs this product!!
Quoting from the website --
"Defeating the Dark Lord before you even leave the house every morning makes the rest of your day seem simple by comparison."
Here's the link -- http://nerdapproved.com/misc-gadgets/the-sith-lord-makes-toast/
Posted By: gdanea - Sun Jun 07, 2009 -
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June 6, 2009
The Art of the Brick
A recent comment about erecting a Lego statue reminded me of something I saw a while ago, but forgot to pass on to WU.Nathan Sawaya won a competition for the Lego Master Model Builder title in 2004, and went on to work for Lego itself. Later he decided to open his own art studio, one where all the sculptures and pictures are made out of the ubiquitous little plastic bricks. Many of his creations, such as Blue pictured below with Sawaya himself, can be seen on his studio's web-site, The Art of the Brick.
My personal favourite, though, is the Lego Han Solo in Carbonite.
Posted By: Dumbfounded - Sat Jun 06, 2009 -
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Category: Toys, Surrealism
Forgotten and Unseen Electronics Part 10
If you're one of those people that don't like leaving your computer to make some toast then you'll want this. It's a toaster that's been made to fit into your computer. You can buy one here if you want to try it out.http://www.gadgettastic.com/2008/08/14/pc-525-drive-toaster-bay-snack-a-licious/
Posted By: phantomspy1 - Sat Jun 06, 2009 -
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Shark Petting
Shark petting? Shark feeding!
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 06, 2009 -
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Category: Animals, Death, Museums, Nature, Children
June 5, 2009
Man constructs USB finger
After a motorcycle accident, Jerry Jalava opted for a USB prosthetic finger replacement.How small can thumb drives get? This 5mm version can stay attached to the computer -- and the website reference if your are interested.
http://www.livbit.com/article/2009/01/15/worlds-smallest-usb-thumb-drive/
What's next? A thumbnail drive?
Posted By: gdanea - Fri Jun 05, 2009 -
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When Politicians Sing
Tom Suozzi, singing machine from Long Island Business News on Vimeo.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jun 05, 2009 -
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Category: Government, Officials, Music
Man and His Culture
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jun 05, 2009 -
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Category: Aliens, Movies, Documentaries, Anthropology, 1950s
Forgotten and Unseen Electronics Part 9
Fans of Transformers will like this one. It's a computer mouse that can transform into a Trypticon (some kind of robotic dinosaur). It's not wireless though so you would have to try and transform this thing while it's connected to the computer or you will have to unplug the mouse. You can buy one here if you want to try it out.http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10925&mode=retail&picture=out
Posted By: phantomspy1 - Fri Jun 05, 2009 -
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Where is my flying car?
Watching the ad makes me want this even more. "Urban Aeronautics" of Israel promised a prototype during 2009. But I bet you can think of many more creative uses than they advertise.Who can post the most creative use?
(Alfred Hitchcock used a helicopter to spy on "sun" bathers in the beginning of "Rear Window"!!)
Posted By: gdanea - Fri Jun 05, 2009 -
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June 4, 2009
One Step Closer To The Matrix
Posted By: Nethie - Thu Jun 04, 2009 -
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Category: Medicine, Science, Technology, More Things To Worry About, Brain
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