The Verge’s entire video profile of the maker space i3 Detroit is worth watching, but if you’re in the mood for some spectacle, fast forward to about 6 minutes. That’s when i3 president Matt Oehrlein shows off his mind-controlled flamethrower, which, yes, throws flames and requires only brain waves as input. Watch it in action above.
Many homeowners own a leaf blower, a propane torch, and cornstarch, but few would think to turn those items into a badass flamethrower like Ivan Owen did. The Washington state-based artist and inventor created "The Conflagulator" with the aforementioned household items and a set of 3D printed parts, then used…
Here's some glorious raw footage of Los Angelopes, LA Bike Cult and Tren Way bicycle gangs pedal-driven recreational vehicle enthusiast collectives riding on the a mini-velodrome THAT'S ON FIRE AND BURSTING APART. Nice flamethrower action. That Black Sabbath track is fitting. It's not meant to be a music video and this Richie…
In the video above, Antonio Melillo, who has been paralyzed from the waist down for two years, can be seen walking. He moves slowly, holding two handrails for support, and he has several people spotting him, making sure he doesn't stumble along the way--but still, there he is, walking. Melillo is…
