Earth is getting 50,000 tonnes lighter every year, even while 40,000 tonnes of space dust fall onto our planet’s surface during the same period. So, why are we losing so much weight

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Did You Know That Earth Is Getting Lighter Every Day? [Wtf]

One of the (many) reasons augmented reality apps haven’t caught on is because they usually require markers or special objects for their tracking software to work. Unlike this Obvious Engine system which can easily track anything in a scene. More

It’s useless for keeping your floors clean, but those of us living in colder climates will certainly appreciate this concept Hagent robot that seeks out the warmest places in your home, absorbing the heat to share with you later. More

That massive Gerber multi-tool on your belt probably comes in really handy during emergencies, but not on a catwalk. If you want to be prepared for whatever life throws out you and look fashionable, you’ll want to consider Wenger’s HypeX line . More

After an airbag deploys it’s not like you can just cram it back into your steering wheel and carry on. They have to be cut out and replaced, which gives MariClaRo the materials it uses to create this lovely backpack. More

Last week we showed you a quick preview of OK Go’s new video for “Needing/Getting”, and now here’s the full monty, compiled from a literal drive-by of 1157 homemade instruments of melodic Rube Goldberg(ish) goodness. More

No, the Super Bowl is not going to be in 3D this year. Again.

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Rejoice fellows of the Lego ring, because we got the first close-up look of the Lego Lord of the Rings sets coming out this year. And they are amazing, from the Mines of Moria—cave troll included!—to Helm’s Deep to Shelob! More

That Field Notes notebook you’ll find in many a reporter’s back pocket ensures they never miss a scoop, but it doesn’t do a lot for their image. At least not as much as this clever faux-hankie notebook that complements a blazer. More

They said it couldn’t be done, but Robb Godshaw has successfully found a way to make ping pong—truly man’s greatest sport—even better. By introducing a rocking mechanism under the table, and high-powered flashes to throw off your opponent

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