Mean Monkey Monday 4

Neal Agarwal —creator of such wonderful Web projects as "Days Since Incident" and "Absurd Trolley Problems—invites us to simulate Earth's annihilation with the Asteroid Launcher. You set parameters like the material make-up of the rock, its speed, impact angle, and, most fun, its location around the globe. The results include the size of the crater,… READ THE REST

Scottish athlete Danny MacAskill is one of the greatest professional street trials/mountain bike riders in the world. The video above is his first major mountain bike street trial video in over a decade. The "street trial" style lies at the intersection of mountain biking, BMX freestyling, extreme technical skill, and insanity. And yes, MacAskill is… READ THE REST

Basketball star Brittney Griner is back on her home court today after a prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, aka the "Merchant of Death." Above is video of the exchange that occurred yesterday at Abu Dhabi Airport. It was released by Russia state media. From CNN: It is not a sign of improvements… READ THE REST

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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Commuting is kind of the pits. There's no good way to sit in traffic or on an unsafe bus (and helicopters are out of the option, even if you're filthy rich.) If only there… READ THE REST

It can feel unbearable to go outside when it's cold unless you have the proper gear to withstand chilly temperatures. Your average coat might not cut it unless you're willing to shell out hundreds for a down feather piece. Alternatively, a heated jacket can use electricity to keep you toasty, and all you need is a power… READ THE REST