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This Is How You Play Chess In A Warzone

Can anything trump chess, the ultimate game of warfare? Yes, warfare, in which actual bullets fly around and kill people in horrible ways. But someone in Afghanistan felt like getting meta, crafting this nifty chess board for more abstract combat.


Science

Giz Explains: What Happens When You Get Shot In The Head

You may or may or may not see it coming, but it doesn’t really matter. You’re not going to have time to react. Because a bullet can travel at speeds exceeding 975m/s, which is too fast to duck or yell or plead. Hang in there. Taking a cap to the dome means that it will be over faster than a fatal wound anywhere else.


February 24, 2011
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Man’s Gold Tooth Deflects Bullet

For those who believe that gold grills are purely decorative, I present to you the case of this unnamed man who was shot in the mouth by his brother, only to be saved by his expensive teeth.


January 12, 2011
Science

This Man Somehow Sneezed Out The Bullet That Shot Him

I’m stunned. Doctors are flabbergasted. The world is square. What. The. Hell. An Italian man was hit by a stray bullet. In the head. But it didn’t kill him! How? Well, he somehow sneezed out the very bullet that shot him.


November 24, 2010

The TSA In Action: Loaded Gun Magazine Found On Plane

A loaded gun magazine was found in the seat-back pocket of a Southwest Airlines plane. By a kid. Don’t sweat it, though. It was only left behind by a federal law enforcement agent!


November 11, 2010
Computing

The Galaxy Tab Meets Its Air Pistol Executioner

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One of the strengths – literally – ;of the Samsung Galaxy Tab is its Gorilla Glass display. It’s tough stuff, no doubt, but can it stand up to a close-range air pistol firing squad? And would you even want it to?


October 28, 2010
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How To Carve A Pumpkin With A Gun

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This man is Hickcok45. His pumpkin carving tool of choice? A .40 calibre Glock. This is so much more efficient than those little orange-handled knives. And he only has to reload twice!


October 15, 2010
Science

Is The Incredible Spinning Bullet On Ice Real?

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Apparently, Mythbusters is going to film a segment to test the incredible case of the spinning bullet on ice. Many people are discussing if this is possible or not. After watching it repeatedly and reading the arguments, I believe it.


October 2, 2010
Gadgets

Zippo Lighter Saves Man In Burglary Shooting

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Brad Cooper’s Zippo stopped a bullet that could have killed him. Brad Cooper is a very lucky guy. Also, Brad Cooper is crazy.


September 2, 2010

What It Looks Like When A Bullet Slices A Water Droplet

For some reason I expected a bit more explosion (thanks, Hollywood!), but these high speed photography shots capture the fantastic moment when a bullet passes through a drop of water, slicing it in half with a bit of a splash.