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.
Today, May 16, 2011, Endeavour lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its final mission.
Nike's original Air Zoom Drive was released in 1999. 25 years later, in partnership with Drake's NOCTA brand, it's making a return. This updated take has an upper made from mesh and leather, with the former offering breathability while reducing weight. A sock-like inner sleeve improves the feel, while a visible Zoom Air unit in the heel provides responsive cushioning during active pursuits. It's finished with NOCTA North Star logos on the rear and insole and reflective textiles on the upper to increase visibility during nighttime sessions.
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Collars & Co. got its start making polos masquerading as dress shirts. While they look good under jackets, the performance polos look equally as good under that most versatile of pieces, the quarter-zip pullover. Equally as suitable for a chilly morning round of golf as a breezy sunset dinner, they come in a variety of styles, including reversible styles, stretchy, wrinkle-resistant golf models, cashmere and merino blends, and even cable-knit offerings for cooler weather. No matter which one you choose, it's sure to become a wardrobe staple.
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The long, complicated process behind relieving yourself with zero gravity. Just remember, suction is key.
Convert your Dead Space 2 plasma cutter into a laser gun, for dismembering those pesky Necromorphs and balloons.
A Frame TV makes screens less of an eyesore by turning them into artwork. With Pedestal, you can enhance the look of the TV you already have. Inspired by 20th-century industrial design, their stands feature simple silhouettes and powder-coated finishes to complement any interior aesthetic. The Danish design-driven company's selection of stands and accessories doesn't just upgrade the look of your television, but the functionality. Screens no longer need to be mounted on walls and can be moved throughout living spaces and from room to room.
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Sandalwood plays a key role in many men's fragrances. Panache Santal from Oxford Hill honors this tradition. While the top note is floral, with scents of lilies and rose, the base is a masculine mix of sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver. With a heart of papyrus, cardamom, and amber, this is a versatile scent that goes on easily with roll-on application and lasts for hours.
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File this one under worst hobby ever. This guy voluntarily injects himself with pure Black Mamba venom.
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.