Life On Mars: Martian Spotted On NASA Spirit Footage

Filed under: Science

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No, we have not become a tabloid. Nor do we say that this image shows definitive proof of life on Mars (even though David Bowie asks that very same question decades ago, what a genius.) What we can tell you is that a humanoid-appearing entity was spotted chilling on a rock, from one of the photos taken by the NASA Mars Spirit explorer.

Is it just a discrepancy? Some weird rock formation? Is it an Ewok or even Bigfoot? We do not know. What we do know is that we’ll be hearing a cover-up story from NASA in the near future. Take the jump for a super close up. (more…)

WTF?! of the Day: Gas Mask Shower Head

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Nothing says “Damn, you stink and need a shower” quite like a shower head which needs a gas mask just to be in a confined space with you. The eyes of the gas masks face serve as mini-shelves to place all of your grooming supplies, such as a nail brush, shampoo, or a spatula.

If it makes you feel uncomfortable that a weird humanoid-like shower head is staring down at you, there are two solutions. Number 1, imagine it’s an aardvark or something. Option 2, seek medical help for your overt paranoia. — Andrew Dobrow

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WoW! A Night Elf of our own

Filed under: Design, Gaming, Software

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Remember that cheeky 80’s movie, Weird Science, where two nerds figure out how to make a woman using lingerie, magazine models, and a piece of crap computer? This is similar except, not at all. We just needed an intro.

Artist Max Kor rendered himself a pretty 3D WoW-inspired night elf from scratch, and it’s an impressive piece of work. He explains step by step, his process of creating this detailed female. Check it out, humanoid. (more…)