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In just a few years, an electronic exoskeleton could replace the wheelchair.
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If you’re going off to college, you might want to peruse this list of the 28 most clichĂ© dorm room posters. (Via SI.com’s Campus Clicks. Some of these are a little racy.)
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The 10 most shameless product placements in movie history.
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Watch as a competitive eater tries to wolf down Michael Phelps’ famous breakfast in less than 5 minutes.
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Which out of print books are most in demand in 2008? (Via Interesting Pile.)
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Google Earth proves cows aren’t just standing around. Well, they are, but there’s more to it.
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Next week, the Mythbusters guys are taking on the Moon landing.
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Revisit our friend (and occasional photographer) Johanna’s week of eating-by-color.
Next week?
FTA: The Mythbusters ‘NASA Moon Landing Hoax’ episode debuts August 27 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on the Discovery Channel. Check local listings.
Disruption in the time-space continuum?
posted by Rose on 8-27-2008 at 7:25 pm