FLYTE is a levitating light, which hovers by magnetic levitation and is powered through the air. It’s designed in Sweden and is made using sustainable wood like oak, ash, and walnut. The bulb uses energy efficient LED lighting that is good for 50,000 hours of life. That means you could run this light 12 hours… Continue reading Flyte: Levitating Light Bulb
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Extreme 343x Super Zoom From 4.5 km
YouTube user Daniel Taylor posted a video that simulates a 343x zoom lens by combining shots taken from 2.8mi with a Canon 550D on 11mm, 16mm, 50mm, 100mm, and 600mm lenses. Pair this with an 80mp sensor and you’ll have CSI levels of enhancement. (Choose 1080p60 for best effect in the video below). via: The Awesomer
Woman Sets Record For The Longest Hair In India
Indian Rapunzel Smita Srivastava is the current record holder for having the longest hair in India, which was measured at 6ft (1.8m) in the Limca Book of Records. The local celebrity’s hair now measures 7ft, and she dreams of one day knocking current Guinness World Record holder Xie Qiuping, whose hair was measured at over… Continue reading Woman Sets Record For The Longest Hair In India
Incredible Film of London Life Goes Back to 1890
Yestervid posted a video of the very early film footage of London, including a modern shots of the same location today. Also features maps carefully researched to show where the camera was. Arranged by location, 46 shots of classic footage with a twist and an inspiring soundtrack.
Japan’s Levitating Train Breaks World Speed Record At 603 Km/h
Japan’s experimental Maglev Train managed to break the new world speed record on Tuesday with a top speed of 603 kilometres (374 miles) per hour, Central Japan Railways, also known as JR Tokai said. The train, which floats on powerful superconducting magnets 8cm (3.1 inches) above its track, managed to hit its top speed of… Continue reading Japan’s Levitating Train Breaks World Speed Record At 603 Km/h
Amazing One World Trade Center Elevator Ride
The elevators to the observatory atop 1 World Trade Center show an animated time-lapse that recreates the development of New York City’s skyline, from the 1500s to today. The magnificent 47-second time-lapse video gives you the impression you’re traveling to the 102nd floor in a glass elevator.
The Design Of The Aluminum Beverage Can
Bill Hammack from the Engineer Guy explains the remarkable process that went into making and designing the aluminum beverage can. He explains why it is cylindrical, outlines the manufacturing steps needed to created the can. Watch the video below.
Star Wars R2-D2 Jet Plane
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) revealed their new Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet designed to look like the iconic astromech droid R2-D2 from Star Wars. The new design was announced at the 2015 Star Wars Celebration event in Anaheim, California. It is scheduled to fly on international routes starting this fall–just in time for the… Continue reading Star Wars R2-D2 Jet Plane