The Belle Isle Zoo in Detroit closed its doors in 2002, and nature has been reclaiming it since. In August 2014 TheGadgetGuy1 flew his DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter through the eerie abandoned attraction. (Thanks, Andreas!)
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Feb 26, 2015
Drone's view of Detroit's abandoned Belle Isle Zoo
Will 80s hairstyles make a resurgence?
Richard Marx silhouette reminds me of a buffalo for some reason. Flock of Seagulls hair was outstanding. The Go Gos on the other hand just looked good. Cyndi Lauper and Captain Lou would be my inspiration today, but I am bald. Aside from Flock of Seagulls, these were not even extreme hairstyles. I am sure […]
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Easy-to-install bidet is a game changer
Having traveled to Europe and Japan many times, I’ve grown to appreciate bidets. It’s a shame they aren’t commonplace in the US. Here’s a cheap one on Amazon. It’s really easy to install. It doesn’t have warm water jet like a Japanese toilet, but you’ll get used to it.
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A post by racist Iowa congressperson Steve King threatens a second American Civil War
Steve King, a racist Republican US congressperson from Iowa, is making waves again. King posted a meme to Facebook suggesting GOP-leaning Red states would win a new civil war. LA Times: “Folks keep talking about another civil war,” the meme read. “One side has about 8 trillion bullets, while the other side doesn’t know which […]
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Fly space missions in your yard with this Star Wars drone
Seems like drones are doing a lot of jobs these days, from reconnaissance to delivery. Now, we can add “keeping the Death Star safe” to that list. Whether you’re a drone enthusiast or a Star Wars fan, these Star Wars Propel Drones are undeniably the coolest toy around. Yes, that’s a fully functional drone replica […]
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Grab an extra discount on the our store's best sellers
It’s spring clearance time for the Boing Boing Store, when some of the best deals from the holidays return even cheaper than before. From top-rated apps to educational software to the cutest record player of all time, they’re all back with a little extra incentive. Shop your heart out before tax season wraps up! Use […]
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Earn certifications in machine learning and data science
Big companies want automation on a big scale. Doing that means diving into the tricky world of machine learning and data science. And no matter what platform you’ll be implementing it on, you can learn how with the Machine Learning & Data Science Certification Training Bundle. In 48 hours and through eight courses, this bundle […]
