If you thought Geek legend and Microsoft founder Bill Gates would come all the way to Australia just for a holiday, you’re very mistaken. Turns out the billionaire took some time for a secret meeting with Aussie scientists to check on the progress of some genetically modified bananas he’d been bankrolling…
We often speak of material being used to conduct electricity, but what if underwear makers AussieBum – who’ve created underpants made from banana fibre – used carbon nanotubes as well? Think of the possibilities banana-derived, electricity-conducting pants could bring you. [KoreaHerald]
Like the Mugen PeriPeri before it, the Endless Banana’ from Epoch is the latest in the growing Japanese market for “infinite toys”—devices that allow users to enjoy mundane, but strangely thrilling experiences over and over again. In addition to simulating the feel of a banana as it is peeled, the toy also features the voice of an actress named Saki Fujita. Apparently, her task was to make the “sound” of a peeling banana—whatever the hell that is. Unfortunately, finding out is not going to be an easy task. As far as anyone can tell these are a Japan-only release. [kilian-nakamura]
