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Frank Caliendo As Madden
Frank Caliendo is best known for impersonating President Bush, but this bit as John Madden had us in stitches: he discusses everything from Super Mario Bros. to parallel universes.
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Art + Design
Roll-out Cacti Chess Set
Bring some desert flair to game night with this Cacti Chess Set designed by ForgeCore and sold by AllyandOlly. The 3D-printed succulent unrolls to reveal a chess board, with tiny cactus figures standing in for game pieces. A flower-topped queen, branching king, and bunny-eared knight are a few of the standouts. Available with or without
Games
Mario Kart World Tune Thumper Bike IRL
Obsessed with Mario Kart World, engineer Sophia Tung made this real world version of the Tune Thumper bike. With the help of cabinet maker Joe DiMaio and her boyfriend, they created a fully functional version of the ride-on-boombox. Everything on the radio bike works, including the buttons, lights, speakers, and a built-in Switch 2 dock.
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Nikon Coolpix S60
If a camera and an iPod Touch got together, you’d get Nikon’s Coolpix S60. The 10 megapixel camera only has one physical button for the shutter; the entire back is a 3.5″ touchscreen.
Art + Design
Typewriter Sculptures
Jeremy Mayer makes complex sculptures out of typewriter parts; the human figures in particular are anatomically correct (within reason). No soldering, welding or gluing; it’s all cold assembly.
Fashion
Hoon-Paris Leather Jackets
Although well-known for their designer jewelry, Hoon-Paris’ new line of stylish leather jackets hold their own. Ideal for slimmer physiques, these fitted threads are accented with gold zips and rivets.
Living
Hedley & Bennett Bob’s Burgers Essentials Apron
That “&” you see on chef’s aprons is the logo for Hedley & Bennett. Their Bob’s Burgers Essentials Apron makes a great gift for chefs who want to cook with the Belchers. The cotton canvas apron has deep pockets and images of Bob, Linda, Tina, Louise, and Gene along its bottom, with restaurant regular Teddy
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Index Chopping Board
Damian Evans’ Index Chopping Board is an awesome way to keep those meats and veggies separated while you’re prepping. Includes four polypropylene boards and a sleek ABS case.
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If Pink Floyd Sang Stayin’ Alive
The Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive” came out just two years before Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Pt.2” yet they represent opposite ends of the musical spectrum. But in the hands of musician Joshua Woo, prog rock and disco become one. The concept makes no sense, but the result works perfectly. Joshua totally nailed
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T-Mobile Sidekick 2008
Now available: the latest iteration of T-Mobile’s chat-friendly Sidekick. The 2008 version gives you more features (2.0 MP camera, higher resolution screen) for less ($150 w/contract, smaller size).
Living
Things You Never Knew About Everyday Products
From microwave popcorn to light bulbs to Kleenex, everyday products are full of interesting backstories and features you probably never heard about. Mike from List 25 explores these hidden design secrets, planned obsolescence, the stories behind how products evolved, and cases where consumer pressure forced companies to change them.
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Chasing a Chinook
Aviation filmmaker Louis Skupien captured this footage of a pair of AH-64E Apache gunships while hanging out in the back of a CH-47 Chinook. He recorded this awesome flight footage for an episode of FULL THROTTLE all about the Apache helicopter and its inner workings. The South Carolina Army National Guard provided access to these