First Feather Flight
Virgin Galatic's commercial spaceship, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first feathered re-entry flight test 51,000 feet above Mojave, California.
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Exoskeleton-Equipped Student Walks At Graduation
After a car crash in 2007 paralyzed him from the waist down, UC Berkeley senior Austin Whitney walked across the stage at his graduation with the help of an exoskeleton, built specifically for him by the college's own robotics and engineering team.
Endeavour's Last Launch
Today, May 16, 2011, Endeavour lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its final mission.
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Air Jordan 11 Retro LNY Sneakers
Worn by His Airness during the Bulls' record-setting 1995-96 season, the Air Jordan 11 is among the line's most iconic entries. To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, Nike is giving them a serpentine makeover with the Retro LNY. Replacing the normal patent leather mudguard is an iridescent snakeskin pattern that gives the shoe a fresh look, paired with a translucent outsole and white upper. As always, Nike Air technology keeps feet comfortable, whether lacing them up for a pickup game or a night on the town.
Presented by Nike.
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Fold Bitcoin Cashback Card
Fold transforms personal finance by combining traditional banking with Bitcoin savings on one platform. With the Fold Card, users earn free Bitcoin on everyday purchases including bills, shopping, and transactions wherever Visa is accepted. Fold+ members also enjoy enhanced Bitcoin cashback on daily and recurring expenses, like mortgages and credit card payments. Link your card to the app and make managing cash and cryptocurrency seamless, with features like 'push to card' for effortless transfers between accounts. Fold empowers users to replace legacy accounts and fully embrace the Bitcoin economy with ease and confidence. Available on iOS and Android, for users in the United States.
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Space Toilet
The long, complicated process behind relieving yourself with zero gravity. Just remember, suction is key.
Laser Hacked Plasma Cutter
Convert your Dead Space 2 plasma cutter into a laser gun, for dismembering those pesky Necromorphs and balloons.
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Nike Pegasus Premium Running Shoes
Nike's Pegasus is an incredibly popular running shoe for everyone from serious athletes to weekend warriors. The Pegasus Premium takes its winning formula and gives it an upgrade. It has a circular knit upper that's incredibly lightweight and breathable and sits atop a triple stack of running tech. That includes full-length ZoomX foam, the first-ever sculpted Air Zoom unit, and a ReactX foam midsole, which combine for exceptionable responsiveness and energy return. At the base, a zonally-designed waffle outsole provides traction and durability.
Presented by Nike.
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Aspinal of London Boston Travel Bag
Simple and understated, Aspinal of London's Boston Duffle Travel Bag is luxury without excess. Handcrafted from fine full-grain leather, the single-opening duffle shape fits all the essentials needed for a weekend getaway or trip to the gym. Inside is a beautiful Argyle silk lining. Rugged top handles and a detachable shoulder strap make it the perfect grab-and-go.
Presented by Aspinal of London.
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Shooting Up Snake Venom
File this one under worst hobby ever. This guy voluntarily injects himself with pure Black Mamba venom.
Floating Fire Ant Raft
A Georgia Institute of Technology professor films a cluster of fire ants linking together to avoid being submerged in water. As if having fire in your name isn't bad ass enough, they're also immune to water.
