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Potentially Dangerous $US12,000 Laser Cannon Mysteriously Disappears

2:00PM January 28, 2011 | Rosa Golijan

A two-foot long laser cannon—complete with its bright yellow protective case—disappeared from a truck in Denton, Texas recently. It’s not weaponised, but its owners, the local authorities, the FBI, and the FAA are definitely concerned about it. More »


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Tennis Ball Cannon is a Wiener Dog’s Best Friend

1:00PM March 18, 2008 | Sean Fallon

Now, a beer launching fridge I can understand, but a tennis ball cannon? I find it amusing when someone spends a tremendous amount of time and effort building something that can automate basic functions—like throwing a tennis ball to a wiener dog. But the results speak for themselves. It is an inspiration for lazy people everywhere. [BoingBoing Gadgets]

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