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Watch Felix Baumgartner's Jump From the Edge of Space

Emerald Catron — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:10:38 +0000

In case you completely avoided all contact with the internet yesterday, Felix Baumgartner’s jump from 128,100 feet about Earth was a success. The daredevil flew to the edge of space in a helium-fueled weather balloon and then jumped out, breaking the speed of sound on his way down. Not only did he land safely, he [...]

Happy 86th Birthday To A Hollywood Icon [VIDEOS]

Chris Chapman — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:16:25 +0000

Gotta wish a happy birthday to one of my favorite comedians, actors and directors...Melvin Kaminsky who turns 86 today. Who's Melvin Kaminsky you ask? Why it's...

iPad Survives Fall from Space [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:38:23 +0000

Sometimes a product comes along that captures your attention and proves that it is a great product. Take this iPad case, it keeps the iPad safe even falling from 100,000 feet! The folks at G-form have come up with some great cases and sports protection gear over the years. They’ve done some crazy stunts to [...]

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for Final Mission [PHOTOS]

Dave McCord — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:21:19 +0000

The space shuttle Atlantis lifted off for its final mission Friday morning. Thousands gathered to watch the blast off, the final of the 30-year-old shuttle program, CNN reported. The four-member crew is embarking on a 12-day mission in which they’ll deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The space shuttle program was commissioned by President [...]