The man who made one of the most popular TV and movie technologies work has died at the age of 96. Petro Vlahos did not invent “bluescreening” but was responsible for making it work smoothly. The technique, known colloquially as chroma key compositing, is now widely used for special effects, both in a genuine attempt […]
Yeah, I know, we’ve posted something similar a few weeks back, but this alphabet is actually a lot cooler since the designer assigned each letter of the alphabet, both in lower and upper case, to different superheroes or supervillains. [Mike BaBoon | Via LS]
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Finding the right Valentine’s Day card can be a tricky sport. With so many ways to express your undying devotion to your lady love or favorite mountain man, what is the best way to truly say, “I love you?” Well, don’t fret! The Epitome of Comedy’s Never Ending Dick Jokes has a cache of nerdy […]
While every region has its own particularities when it comes to food that could eventually lead you to a heart attack, here in Quebec we’ve got something called “poutine,” and amongst poutines, the Heart Attack from Poutineville is the Queen of all poutines. You see, the Heart Attack is a 15-pound mess of fries, chicken, […]
Next up in our series about geeking up Valentine’s Day, here we have a collection of awesome Valentine cards from Etsy. Why just say “I love you” when you can express your love in geekier ways? Click on the caption to visit the store listing! I wish I was your derivative so I could lie […]
On January 28, 1986, NASA Challenger mission STS-51-L ended in tragedy when the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff. On board was physicist Ronald E. McNair, who was the second African American to enter space. But first, he was a kid with big dreams in Lake City, South Carolina. [Storycorps | Via Neatorama]
Yes, that Chinese takeout box is indeed a Transformer! [Via Unique Daily]
It’s February! Which means that there are two weeks until Valentine’s Day. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for the geek in your life, stay tuned the next few days for gift guides with some ideas beyond the obvious flowers and candy. First up: geeky jewelry! Specifically of the handmade variety, since Etsy […]
Many of us would argue that using a smartphone in a theatre would be a social faux pas, but one theatre is now offering free seats to anybody prepared to tweet during the performance. The Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island has designated the back two rows as special “tweet seats.” Tickets for these […]