This video compiles footage of large trucks pitching into runaway truck ramps alongside highways after losing their brakes. I found it surprisingly unsatisfying and liked that feeling so much I would now like to be unexpectedly dissatisfied again.
Footage of brakeless trucks using emergency stop pits
How to avoid scams and yakuza in Tokyo's Kabukicho neighborhood
Miles Edelsten, a former Associated Press journalist, has created a video guide for navigating Tokyo's Kabukicho district, one of the world's largest red-light districts. His walk-and-talk documentary draws on years… READ THE REST
Artist builds full-scale Stonehenge from styrofoam in 10 days
England has Stonehenge. Virginia has Foamhenge — a life-sized replica built entirely from styrofoam by artist Mark Cline. The idea struck him in 1998 when he spotted 16-foot-tall foam blocks… READ THE REST
Universal Kids Resort to challenge Disney with seven themed lands in Texas
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Outsmart future storms with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus
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CISSP without the buzzwords: 8-domain training bundle for $29.97
TL;DR: Eight courses covering CISSP's eight domains—risk, assets, IAM, ops, and more—so you can prep like a pro for just $29.97! If "security" is already in your job title (or soon will… READ THE REST
A $159 ASUS Chromebook that's part tablet, part overachiever
TL;DR: The 2024 ASUS Chromebook CM30 with Detachable Touchscreen is down to $159.99 ($329.99) with free shipping. Between your laptop that weighs too much for your liking and your phone that's too small… READ THE REST
