Traffic signals depicting pedestrians in dresses have been unveiled in the Australian city of Melbourne as a 12-month trial backed by the Committee for Melbourne. They hope the city’s pedestrian crossings will eventually have an equal number of female and male walking signals in a push for gender equality. Via: Herald Sun
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Origami Bulletproof Shield
Brigham Young University (BYU) mechanical engineers have created an origami-inspired, lightweight bulletproof shield that can protect law enforcement from gunfire. The new ballistic barrier is made of 12 layers of Kevlar and can be folded compactly when not in use, making it easier to transport and deploy. When expanded it can provide cover for police… Continue reading Origami Bulletproof Shield
Incredible Knot Illusion
Talented artist Mirjana Kika Milosevic used just her body, a black background and makeup to demonstrate an amazing optical illusion to create a freaky tiny waist with a knotted stomach. Milosevic has become notorious for turning herself into a human optical illusions in her make-up transformation videos.
Stunning Video Shows Lava Plunges into Sea in Hawaii
A red hot lava ‘Fire Hose’ causes a massive explosion in the Pacific Ocean off the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii. The ensuing steam explosions occurred Jan. 28 and Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Watch the video below. via: Live Science
Drone Video Reveals A Closer Look At Apple New Campus
Matthew Roberts has posted an update of overhead drone footage showing the amazing progress of the new Apple Campus 2 corporate headquarters under construction in Cupertino, California. The building is scheduled for completion in early 2017. Watch the video below.
Amazon Go: Digitally Advanced Shopping Store
Amazon Go is a new advanced shopping store, located in Seattle, that lets shoppers pick up goods and walk out with no checkout required. Simply use the Amazon Go app to enter the store, take the products you want, and go! No lines, no checkout. The Checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by the same… Continue reading Amazon Go: Digitally Advanced Shopping Store
David Blaine Gets Shot While Preparing for Bullet Catch
Illusionist David Blaine prepares for his new death defying stunt by getting shot in the stomach at point blank by various handguns. The stunt is part of his new David Blaine: Beyond Magic television special on ABC. Watch the video below.
New Kuwaiti Electronic Passport
This is the new Kuwaiti biometric passport, also known as an e-passport that will be soon issued to Kuwaiti citizens, after providing the mandatory DNA tests. The biometric passport is a combined paper and electronic passport that contains information to identify travelers. It uses smart card technology, including a microprocessor chip and antenna, mostly embedded… Continue reading New Kuwaiti Electronic Passport