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It’s OK To Stare Because This Swimsuit Model Is Saving The Earth

If there’s one problem plaguing the environment these days it’s discarded, non-recyclable bikinis. They’re awful! Plugging up landfills and taking eons to biodegrade. Utterly unacceptable. But not this bikini. This one is special.


June 8, 2011
Geek Out

Finally! A 3D Printed Bikini!

Gizmodo AU

3D printing has been mind blowingly awesome for years now, but now it’s reached new heights, with 3D printers Shapeways printing the world’s “first completely 3D-printed, ready-to-wear, item of clothing”, the N12 bikini.


May 21, 2011
Geek Out

The Real Origin Of The Bikini Wasn’t A Nuclear Explosion

55 years ago today, the United States tested a hydrogen bomb over Namu island, in the Bikini Atoll, Pacific Ocean. The 15 megaton bomb exploded at 4572m, causing a 6km fireball 500 times brighter than the sun.


June 12, 2010

Water Soluble Swimwear: Delightful Or Terrifying?

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Water soluble swimwear is either absolutely wonderful or entirely horrifying, but you can decide which it is yourself by watching this video of a trial swim.


March 27, 2009

What Do You Think She’s Listening To?

I think she’s going to get some sand stuck in that thing.


August 19, 2008
Gaming

Nintendo Bikini Requires Acquisition of Girlfriend or At Least Very Realistic Mannequin

Yes, my friends, someone has made a bikini that vaguely resembles a classic NES controller. And suddenly that topless beach sounds a whole lot less appealing. Of course, one day women will go nude except for a pair of gloves. And in that era, we’ll be obsessed with thumb to index cleavage (making the Power Glove the de facto sexy accessory). Bonus pic: