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Can Really A Banana Get Rid Of CD Scratches? 2007-08-13 08:44:00 Can Really A Banana Get Rid Of CD Scratches?We have previously seen how to remove minor scratches on Cds using toothpaste, now its time we give banana a try. Who knows it might just really work fine! Watch Can Really A Banana Get Rid Of CD Scratches Video on MetacafeSourceOther Posts:High Speed Photography Toyota's ad - It's a trap Bent Objects! ...

The Northern Lights 2007-08-10 09:54:00 The Northern LightsAll images used here are with consent of the photographer.Here are The Northern Lights photographed by Sigurdur H Stefnisson.Sigurdur H Stefnisson has been involved in photography since the age of 7. He is highly regarded among professional photographers many of whom have used his services extensively. "When the electrically charged particles hit the outer layers of the atmosphere it causes them to glow. Different gases in the atmosphere cause different colors as can be observed from Earth in the many color variations of the auroras.When solar activity is high the sun releases solar particles. These particles travel with solar winds towards the Earth and are drawn into the atmosphere by the earth's magnetic field.The auroras have been a source for all kinds of ideas from the supernatural to reflection of warfires at the edge of the world. Later, more realistically, people thought they were reflections of the Sun.They can be seen in auroral belts that form 20-25 degr ...

Digital Paintings 2007-08-10 09:36:00 Digital Paintings And here are some sketches:All images used here are with the consent of the artist.Here are some amazing digital paintings by Katherine Dinger. She is both a painter and a photographer. And here is something interesting about her:"Alright, so explain the girl in the strange make-up?That would be me again. I guess you could say I like to get out of character for my self-portraits. That and I love fashion photography.You are on your page a lot. Why is that?24 hours a day, 7 days a week you always have at least one model available - yourself. Have you ever tried to get a friend to pose for a picture? Most people don't like it... so I'll keep snapping self-portraits until I can afford to hire a model.Do you always interview yourself?Yes. I mean no! I mean.. umm... Oh my god, look behind you! *runs the other way*Hey, where did you go?"Interesting really interesting personality.SourceOther Posts:Liquid in Motion High Speed PhotographyRelated Posts:Some Great Digital Work ...

Snowmobile Lands On Dudes Head 2007-08-10 09:24:00 Snowmobile Lands On Dudes HeadThis guy tries to slowly ride down a steep drop off in the snow but wipes out. He thinks he gets away pretty safely until the snowmobile lands on top of his head.Watch Snowmobile Lands On Dudes Head Video on BreakSourceOther Posts: Interesting Shopping BagsRelated Posts: Falling Model & You Cant Stop Yourself From Laughing Impossible Car Race ...

High Speed Photography 2007-08-09 10:57:00 High Speed PhotographyWhat happens when a bullet pass through objects at high speeds? Here are images which speaks for self. These amazing photographs were taken by Prof. Andrew Davidhazy. Prof. Andrew Davidhazy is Professor in Imaging and Photographic Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology.High speed photography is a fascinating technique of photographing fast movements that are difficult to see and captured by using a normal camera. Point-and-shoot cameras are generally not usable for high-speed photography."The realm of high speed still photography is generally determined by the exposure times used or the picture repetition rate. Exposure times of leaf or diaphragm mechanical shutters in still cameras generally have a minimum time limit of around 1/500 second while modern focal plane shutters have achieved exposure times as short as 1/8,000 second. Generally, when photography with exposure times shorter than about 1/1000 second is contemplated it is classed as high speed wor ...

Top 10 Most Fantastic Key Fobs 2007-08-09 10:34:00 Top 10 Most Fantastic Key FobsHere are top 10 car key fobs. So which of these would you like to own? The renowned Bentley flying wing logo is prominently situated on the back of the fob, with the signature "B" in black and white at the center of the wing.Chrome surrounds the sides of the fob and a large Mercedes-Benz logo graces the center.The sides of the fob are trimmed in sparkling chrome while the back of the fob displays "Jaguar" and the world-famous leaping cat logo.The Land Rover's fob features a metal switchblade key housed inside heavy-duty plastic, which allows the fob to withstand a 30-foot drop onto concrete.With the push of a small chrome button, the spring-loaded key pops out of its plastic holder, much like a switchblade.The fob's design remains true to the Teutonic theme of BMWs in general; its design dictates that form follows function - no flashy chrome anywhere.Made of silver-colored plastic, the Lexus fob receives unique concave and convex features that make it se ...

The Puking House 2007-08-09 10:25:00 The Puking HouseThese are the photos of a five story building on Bogdanov's street in Moscow, during February 2006.This is not the work of nature but it's the result of a broken pipe.It's really amazing that a broken pipe can cause this. The chap, who took these photos, tried to take some more snaps of the inside but couldn't, after reaching the 4th floor it wasn't possible for him to move on further.Wow!SourceOther Posts:Geek's Earrings Shadow IllusionsFalling Model & You Cant Stop Yourself From Laughing ...

How Did This Happen? 2007-08-09 10:16:00 How Did This Happen? At times when you see a particular event happening subconsciously, you think & utter how did this happen. Here are some photos which we are sure are going to make you think how did this happen?SourceOther Posts: Amazing Resort In The South PacificNow Who Need Electric Defense Fence!Amazing Street Paintings Of Kurt Wenner ...

A Pool Filled With Non-Newtonian Fluid 2007-08-09 10:11:00 A Pool Filled With Non-Newtonian FluidThey filled a pool with a mix of cornstarch and water made on a concrete mixer truck. It becomes a non-newtonian fluid. When stress is applied to the liquid it exhibits properties of a solid.Watch A Pool Filled With Non-Newtonian Fluid Video on YoutubeSource: 1 & 2Other Posts:Bent Objects!Paintjam Dan Dunn - It's Magic With Paint!Cool Storm Pictures ...

Liquid in Motion 2007-08-08 10:36:00 Liquid in MotionIts amazing that these water droplet photos are created by Daniel Tink by mixing just Acrylic Paint with water.Discover the many unique forms that water molecules create when photographed at high speeds. From water droplets captured in mid air, to droplets hitting surfaces & creating that special crown effect. Explore the aquatic world of water droplet photography!All images used here are with prior permission of the artist.SourceOther Posts:Japanese Sewers Photo Gallery Cool Looking CatsRelated Posts:Liquid Sculpture By Martin Waugh ...

When Parking In Two Spaces, Remember This! 2007-08-08 10:26:00 When Parking In Two Spaces, Remember This!Click on the image to enlarge.So what happens if someone parks his car in two spaces? Whatever it is, still it looked cool for us the way the things were done.SourceOther Posts: Art With Beer CansWhirlpool ChessAmazing Smoke Art Photography ...

Toyota's ad - It's a trap 2007-08-08 10:20:00 Toyota's ad - It's a trapIts not always you like an ad & sometimes ads are so good that you cant help but laugh at it.Here is your chance to laugh along with us with this Toyota car ad. Don't want to spoil the fun by describing anything about it. But one thing for sure, you are going to enjoy this ad. And do remember about this ad before stopping your car on a lonely road for a beautiful girl. On the second thought, some risks are worth taking. Watch the Toyota's ad - It's a trap Video on YoutubeSourceOther Posts: Unbelievable X-rays Banana ArtRelated Posts:Impossible Car Race ...

Schlieren Photography 2007-08-08 10:10:00 Schlieren PhotographyFull-scale schlieren image reveals the heat from a fire in a barrel.Full-scale schlieren image of heat released from a gas grill.Full-scale schlieren image reveals a gas leak.Full-scale schlieren image reveals the cold air dragged from a freezer when food is removed. Full-scale schlieren image reveals the heat coming off of a space heater, lamp and person.Full-scale schlieren image of fumes released from a chemical barrel.© Images Penn State Gas Dynamics Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University.This work was done by Penn State Gas Dynamics Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University.Schlieren photography is a visual process that is used to photograph the flow of fluids of varying density. Invented by the German physicist Ernst Mach in 1864 to study supersonic motion, it is widely used in aeronautical engineering to photograph the flow of air around objects. Its role is changing due to the increasing use of computational fluid dynamics, where the same principle ...

Anamorphic Illusion Of Cardiff Bay 2007-08-08 10:00:00 Anamorphic Illusion Of Cardiff BaySwiss artist Felice Varini & his team created this anamorphic illusion of three ellipses for 3 Locks at Cardiff Bay barrage, UK.When seen at a particular angle, the large optical illusion would fascinate unknowing visitors. SourceOther Posts:Art With Beer CansCool Storm PicturesRelated Posts: Design Interior: Optical Illusions In Reality ...

Fractal Flame 2007-08-07 12:12:00 Fractal FlameAll images used here are with the prior permission of the artist.Cory Ench created these fractal flames.Apophysis & KPT5 Fraxflame are the softwares used to create these fractals.All images are pure fractal flame renderings. You will occasionally come across a composite, which is an image created from a combination of two or more fractals.Fractal flames are a member of the iterated function system class of fractals created by Scott Draves in 1992.Fractal flames differ from ordinary iterated function systems in three ways:Nonlinear functions are iterated instead of affine transforms.Log-density display instead of linear or binary (a form of tone mapping)Color by structure (i.e. by the recursive path taken) instead of monochrome or by density.SourceOther Posts:Artwork With Egg Shells Amazing Smoke Art PhotographyPaintjam Dan Dunn - It's Magic With Paint! ...