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Zag · Tired of his old title

I thought there was a thread for cool technology, but I couldn't find it. Anyway, I started a new one because the alliteration appealed to me. Being nerds at heart (that is, those who follow this thread eagerly), we shall refer to the thread as "Triple G."

China's solution to traffic problems. Drive-thru buses.

The idea is, of course, ridiculously stupid. Oh, the accidents it would cause. But it is an original idea, which has value in and of itself.

groza528 · No Place Like Home

wordcross · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject: 3

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/08/05/solar-roadway-prototype/

This is a phenomenal idea. If I had money to invest, it would go here.
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Death Mage · Raving Lunatic

As awesome as it is, I just don't see it happening.

It SHOULD. But it probably won't.
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Jack_Ian · Big Endian

Quailman · His Postmajesty

That folding plug is neat, but what about the T Shirt Gatling Gun?

Zag · Tired of his old title

I know that this is Zahariel's favorite futuristic (not-yet-existing) gadget. The phone tattoo.

However, it would be a lot more painful than they describe to install. Human skin is not just floating over the muscle like on a dog or a pig. You'd have to cut away the connective tissue to enable it to spread out. Also, you'd need to have a lot of small holes in the silicon sheet for the connective tissue to grow back through.

Zag · Tired of his old title

Quailman · His Postmajesty

That phone tattoo looks pretty neat. I heard about it on NPR when it first came out. They pointed out that if you use it to access websites, you'll be doing what millions of people do who don't have this innovation - touching yourself while online.

Death Mage · Raving Lunatic

That would really suck when they release the newer, faster, better model a week after you get one implanted...
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Trojan Horse · Daedalian Member

Samadhi · +1

[necessary stonecutter]They're just lulling you with the toys![/ns]
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Hitchhiker · Finally got a ride.

You can make this yourself! The Moebius Bagel!

jesternl · Yankee Doodle Dutchie

that's hysterical Revenge most foul!

wordcross · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:48 pm Post subject: 15

Better Air Conditioners
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Zag · Tired of his old title

Just in case anyone is wondering what to get me for my birthday:

http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Doctor-Who-Spinning-TARDIS

wordcross · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:57 pm Post subject: 17

In regards to the first post:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/10/straddling-bus-coming-to-america/

Chaz · Vote: Zag

I really think mass transit systems are missing the boat on bicycles. Honestly, I'd prefer riding my bike most places if there was a better transit system that wasn't awkward for bikes.

UTA FrontRunner (our mass transit trains here in Utah) have some new cars that are very bike friendly... unfortunately, the "where" they go is limited.
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Quailman · His Postmajesty

A major drawback for bikes is the limitation to those who can ride them (no toddlers or very small children in tow, etc.). Also, here in the humid south, you can't get very far outside for eight or nine months of the years without really sweating, even if you're not pedaling. That being said, our buses have racks on the front that hold two bicycles, and they get a fair amount of use.

Chaz · Vote: Zag

Courk · Daedalian Member

How well will that straddling bus work when we all drive Knight XV's?

Death Mage · Raving Lunatic

I know what car I want to take next time I have to go back to California.
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The Ragin' South Asian · Head Poncho

Even if Tupac is secretly alive, he probably wouldn't mind you borrowing his, he can't be seen riding around these days.

Chaz · Vote: Zag

Death Mage · Raving Lunatic

The real question is, how many feet per gallon does it get?
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Chaz · Vote: Zag

I think they measure it in "gallons per mile".
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Jack_Ian · Big Endian

A friend of mine has one of these.
I was flying it around his house using his iPad 2.
It was pretty impressive and lots of fun.

wordcross · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:02 pm Post subject: 28

crk* · Guest

When was it on top gear? I hope I didn't miss that episode

wordcross · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:24 pm Post subject: 30