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Epic Star Wars Fan Builds Giant R2D2 — Using Cardboard and Duct Tape
Len Komanac might have actually done the impossible -- create an original, never-been-done piece of Star Wars art.
Read More »Final Fantasy — The Music Rhythm Game?
No, this isn't a clever Kotaku prank -- Square is indeed developing a Final Fantasy music rhythm game for the 3DS.
Read More »Computer Mouse Belt Buckles — A New Level of Geek
Now, you can show off your geek-affinities with a snazzy new computer mouse belt buckle. Does this mean that being a computer geek is no longer un-cool?
Read More »Husband Builds DIY Electric Chair to Kill Wife, Fails Miserably
To kill his wife, Andrew Castle came up with a brilliant idea -- he would build an electric chair in his garage, make his wife sit in it, and zap her to death. However, it didn't really work out as he'd planned.
Read More »South Korean Skyscraper Experiences �Mystery Tremors�
On July 5th, 3,000 people were evacuated when a skyscraper began experiencing severe tremors. However, there was no earthquake. Aliens?
Read More »Chinese Teenage Girl Selling Virginity for iPhone 4
Dad won't buy you an iPhone? Obviously selling your virginity to get one is a much better choice than just getting a job.
Read More »Scientists Agree — 170 Year Old Salvaged Beer Too Salty to Drink
Ah, Finland. Home of hard-metal-cello musicians and delicious Karelian pasty. Also, apparently home to scientists who spend their time trying to drink really, really old beer. Who funds Finland's research programs, again?
Read More »‘Internet’ Dating in the 60’s Sounds Suspiciously Like eHarmony
Just answer a bunch of possibly racist, creepy or otherwise revealing personal questions, and your new love interest is just a click away!
Read More »Dating Site Bans 30,000 “Ugly” Members due to Virus
Online, everyone can be beautiful or attractive. However, dating site BeautifulPeople.com recently sent out emails to 30,000 of its members, blocking them from the site because they were too unattractive. Is this a legitimate issue, or a PR stunt?
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