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The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dimensions are pretty easy to understand. Beyond that, things get a bit more complicated. In this video from Ridddle, they do their best to explain every theoretical dimension. It’s an incredibly complex and esoteric concept, so we’re impressed that show host Matt Bates was able to summarize it all in
The 2009 BMW M3 sedan gets minor face buttlift with updated taillights. Both coupe and sedan also get Le Mans Blue (sweet!), rotary AC controls and an optional, larger 8.8″ navi.
All we can say is, you only live once. Admiral Ackbar and Mon Mothma were recently wed. Guests were later treated to a lightsaber duel, Jawa jousting and Ewok improv at the reception.
In the mid-1970s, daredevil Ken Carter planned to jump a rocket car a mile across a river. But after years of false starts, things didn’t exactly go to plan when the rocket car eventually headed up the ramp. The Stunt Driver offers a lighthearted retelling of the story, starring Jay Baruchel as Carter, a man
Filmmaker Nik Arthur’s short Witness: An Organima Film, uses macro photography of various organic objects as a canvas for animation. From rocks to wood to water to leaves, each brief vignette reminds us to slow down and look more closely at the everyday things that surround us.
MathMotion used computer simulations to show how different kinds of crank mechanisms work. The surprisingly relaxing animation demonstrates 12 designs, including sliders, yokes, cams, escapements, and linkages, assembling each piece by piece before setting it in motion to reveal the geometry and mechanical principles behind it.
Inspired by a question he heard on the podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me, Randall and Henry from xkcd’s What If? explore an interesting physics experiment that can easily be tested. The idea is simple: if you put a toaster inside of a freezer, would it still work, or would the freezer keep it
This spectacular lightning video was taken at 10k frames per second by Tim Samaras. The initial tentacles are electrons heading down; the final stroke is electrons heading back up.
The Awesomer Makers Hub celebrates people who build, invent, modify, and create amazing things. You’ll find builds by talented makers and craftspeople, along with tools and supplies for DIY projects. We’ll also be featuring cool gifts and other items you can buy from the maker community. Bookmark the hub and follow us on Instagram, TikTok,
If you happen to have $100k lying around and, say, a museum, the T. rex replica skeleton (affectionately called STAN) is your man dino. The behemoth stands 12 feet high and 40 feet long.
Today’s unlikely musical mashup comes courtesy of Mac Glocky, who transformed the House of Pain track “Jump Around” into a moody and off-kilter alternative track in the style of Soul Coughing. While both bands broke through in the mid-1990s and incorporated rap into their music, this is one strangely flavored “Super Bon Bon.”
Shinzo Tamura is a third-generation Japanese eyewear maker who creates lightweight sunglasses using TALEX polarized lenses. The Namba pays tribute to 1950s style with modern lens tech. The copper-mirrored model reduces glare and enhances clarity for driving, fishing, or winter sports. They’re available in six other lens colors, optimized for various activities.
