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The ‘bike tree’, an automatic storage system for cycles, can hold up to 6,000 bikes… watch the video!. David Munk @ THe Guardian.co.uk writes– It’s not often something stops you in your bike tracks. But a spectacular “bike tree” invention from Japan bowled me over when I was in Tokyo a couple of weeks ago. […]
From Photobucket user 8jarjar8, this video of a Chinese-lion-dragon style AT-AT costume with lighted cheek-lasers. Don’t really know anything about the makers/wearers. Anybody with info, please feel free to comment. [via Geekologie]
Apple Butter Recipe + Pre-Thanksgiving Preserves Swap By Cornelia Hoskin homegrown.org There’s a spot I retreat to in the hills of New Hampshire where three heavily laden apple trees are completely overlooked by the locals in the fall. I’m not certain of the apple variety, but, other than the occasional black spot and worm hole, […]
I can’t seem to find a way to describe these “link mugs” without venturing into uncomfortable sexual metaphors, so I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves. So you can, you know, carry a bunch of them at once. [via Slippery Brick]
Our very own Michelle Hlubinka, MAKE’s Educational Director, is quoted in this Daily Californian piece about the celebtrational insanity of Russell Street, in Berkeley, known for it’s elaborate decorations and large, costumed crowds. Below is one of the yard decorations Michelle’s family put together. Their theme was “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.” I love the […]
Want to claim your city as your own? Are you competing with a rival gang for turf, and want to avoid messy knife fights? Well now you can, thanks to Urban Defender.
We’ve finished the building our laser tripwire art heist! Just in time, too, as the Machine Project Benefit is this Saturday night. Here’s a sneak peek:
