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Smoke Break #945: DARPA Developing Anthropomorphic “Disaster Response” Robot

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Yikes. I don’t feel any safer.

The GFE Platform is expected to have two arms, two legs, a torso and a head, and will be physically capable of performing all of the tasks required for the disaster response scenarios…

Concerned that their armour would be too strong for blasters? Fret not. Use your harpoon and tow cable.

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Keeping It Sunny: Antisocial Skateboarders Show Off One of Vancouver’s Better Sides

Antisocial Skateboard Shop is keeping the warm weather and dry pavement energy alive with their latest skate video, shot during the sunny days of summer, and featuring nearly two dozen of their skateboarding crew bringing their skills to the forefront with some seriously beautiful moves - dope soundtrack included.
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Proud Backyard Chef Shows Off Outstanding DIY Barbecue Set-Up

From his waterwheel-powered rotisserie to his four-storey filing cabinet full of spuds and corn, this guy is killing it.
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This Might Be the Strangest TV Ad Ever Made for a Candy Bar

Everybody keeps secrets, even from their loved ones. This advertisement takes that theme to a bizarre extreme.
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How Stainless Steel Knives, Forks and Spoons Are Made

From grinding serrations to spoon bowls, this short video details how our everyday eating implements are made.

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