Miniatures

Tiny Cannon Packs Glass-Busting Punch

4:00AM May 10, 2010 | Jack Loftus

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When people make wishes, many ask for world peace. I, on the other hand, would wish for something far more realistic – that all conflicts be resolved with tiny cannons, like this one. Wars would be so adorable! More »


Cars

Tiny Oil Tanker Makes Pilots Better Trained, Slightly Awkward

1:00AM June 11, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

The Warsash Maritime Academy in the UK uses these $US245,000 miniature oil tankers to train its pilots—they’re incredibly difficult to drive, and simulate all kinds of different emergency situations, all while looking like a coin-operated children’s ride. More »


Cameras

Puny Humans Return In Tilt-Shift Video

1:00PM April 29, 2009 | Jason Chen

Keith Loutit’s tilt shift video returns with two more clips: another relaxing one of the beach and one of Mardi Gras. The beach one (Bathtub IV) is very soothing in an innocent way. [Neatorama]

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Pfft, This Nikon SLR Is Way Too Small to Use!

5:40AM March 17, 2009 | Mark Wilson

In Japan, Gilco candy is sort of like our Cracker Jack, including a small toy in each box. But unlike Crack Jack, Gilco’s toys don’t totally blow.

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