Protection Sock: The Sock That's Worn As A Shoe

Inb4 what's next, wearing panties for pants? Because I hope so.

This is the Protection Sock, a pair of extra-durable socks that prevent cuts, etc. and are meant to be worn instead of shoes because, you know, shoes are reaaaaally f***ing complicated. *eying knotted laces* I wasn't joking.

The socks are made from 8 percent spandex, 10 percent cotton, 32 percent polyester, and the most important ingredient, 50 percent kevlar. The bottoms have also been reinforced with a PVC laminate that helps make them cut-resistant. So your feet will feel as close to being naked while still having some level of protection. Just remember, the socks aren't cut-proof, so walking on broken glass or jagged rocks is still going to be risky.

Each pair runs about $78, and apparently requires a bit of practice to get used to walking in them.

LOLWUT @ "requires a bit of practice to get used to walking in". They're a tough pair of socks, not antigravity boots -- what could be so hard about wearing them? *trips down stairs* "Smooth bro." WHATEVER, FLIP-FLOPS ARE DIFFERENT.

Hit the jump for a video demo and a link to the product site.

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This Guy Built His Dog A Robotic Friend For Company

This is a video of Microsoft robotics engineer Jordan Correa explaining and demonstrating the robotic "pet companion" he built to keep his dog Darwin company when he and his wife are at work. It was hacked together using an X-Box Kinect, laptop, robotic claw arm (for picking things up), a robotic throwing arm (for playing fetch), and even has a treat dispenser so the dog doesn't piss itself and run away every time the thing comes to life. Jordan can control the robot from work using a PC and X-Box controller. Impressive work, Jordan, but I've actually installed a hidden cam before to see what Chloe does when I'm not around, and it wasn't miss me or wish she had a robot friend to play with. It was sleep. Well, sleep, and fart in her sleep. At one point it looked like she woke herself up with real stinker, then blamed a pillow and moved to the other end of the couch. That's it -- that was her entire day. "I'm jelly." Same.

Hit the jump for the last thing your dog will ever see (before hiding under the bed).

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Mattel Releasing Iffy BTTF2 Hoverboard Replicas

Mattel just announced they'll be releasing a Back to the Future 2 hoverboard replica before the end of the year that's "movie accurate", despite the fact that the one in the movie actually looked like it hovered and this one looks like a piece of cheap molded plastic and a giant sticker. I...will be buying one anyways. Per official press release:

This totally awesome 1:1 replica of the hover board from the BTTF 2 and BTTF 3 films includes multiple whooshing sounds and will glide over most surfaces (does not actually "hover" - check back in 2015 for that feature). We'll be taking orders for it March 1 - March 20, 2012, and the final product will be shipped around November/December 2012. Because this is such a high-cost item, there will be a minimum number of orders required to go into production. If we don't receive the minimum orders, won't go into production and customers will not be charged. The price will be announced later this month. (Note: Hover board does not work on water.)

There's some closeups after the jump that make me question why it's going to be a "high-cost item" because it looks so cheap, but maybe it's just an early prototype or something. Maybe the actual production model won't look so flimsy. *shaking Magic Eight Ball* "DIE LOSER." What the? *shakes again* "GO F*** YOURSELF." *looking at ball* AHAHHAHAHHAHA -- it's a magic hate ball.

Hit the jump for the closeups.

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Crack Is Back!: The Buttcrack Cleavage Dress

This is the 'Super Sexy Dress' from Greek Etsy seller LinaSpyroS (aka Lina Petrauskiene). It has a giant hole in the back to show off your buttcrack. Although, if you bent over, I wouldn't be surprised to find out it showed a little more than that. I'M TALKING BARE BUTTHOLE, FOLKS. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be worn commando or with underwear, but you wouldn't catch me sitting on a city bus wearing it bare-bottomed. Get it? Because I'd be too busy struttin' my ass down the sidewalk! *practicing sassy-walk* "...You do know you have toilet paper stuck between your buttcheeks, right?" YOU KNOW I SUCK AT WIPING I like to accessorize.

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CRACK KILLS: Super Sexy Butt Cleave Dress [incrediblethings]

Thanks to TAITTDV, who promised to make me a pants version so I don't look so ridiculous wearing a dress.

Don't Stop There -- Keep Going!: This Rock Rolled Across The Moon Some 50-100 Million Years Ago

You know what makes me sad? Nobody gives a shit about space anymore. When I was growing up space was exciting, now you can't have a decent space conversation with someone at the bar without them excusing themselves to go to the restroom THEN BLATANTLY NOT GOING AND STARTING TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE . That's how fights happen. This is a picture of a 30-foot rock that rolled across the lunar surface some 50-100 million years ago. You can still see it's tracks. The ones my truck left in the mud when I went to burn down my ex's house? I covered those. It's believed the rock got rolling from the impact of a meteor crash. Ugh, look at you -- you don't even care. Listen, here's what I want you to do: I want you to look at the moon tonight. And while you're staring at it, I want you to say OUT LOUD: "holy shit, we've put people up there". Then keep repeating it until you realize just how amazing that really is. Space: let's bring it back. Then start a cult.

Picture shows clear evidence of rock 'n' roll on the moon [dvice]

Thanks to Billy, who still wants to be an astronaut even though he got really claustrophobic and started crying that time I locked him in the closet. The right stuff: I'm not sure you have it.

Sleeping With Sith: Darth Maul Lightsaber Nightlight

Similar to this lightsaber nightlight except dual-bladed and only available in red comes this Darth Maul version. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally and, as you can see, looks great next to a single bed. Emphasis on single.

Give into the dark side of the Force, and construct your own Darth Maul edition double-bladed Lightsaber Room Light. Mount it to your wall and activate its dual red glowing blades! Includes fun and informative educational guide.

Wait -- a fun and informative educational guide is included with every saber?! *orders ten* "It says your credit card has been declined." *embarrassed* Try it again -- I'm sure the magnetic strip is just being screwy. "It says insufficient funds." DON'T JUDGE ME, MAYBE MY IDENTITY WAS STOLEN.

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Darth Maul Lightsaber Wall Light [nerdapproved]

Thanks to bb, who isn't afraid of the dark but will freak the f*** out if the closet door is open.

OMG, I'm Gonna Put TONS Of Eyes Out: DIY Airsoft Machine Gun Made With Air Compressor & Soda Bottle

This is a homemade Airsoft machine gun made out of a 20-oz soda bottle and air compressor. It...shoots pretty fast. Granted you'll have to lug an air compressor around with you in the battlefield in order to use it, but, I dunno, maybe you can mount the whole thing to the top of a golf cart or something. I don't know what you Airsoft people are into! I've only played once and quit right after I got shot in the leg and called my mom crying to come get me. I'm not proud about it, but she did take me for ice cream after to cheer me up.

Hit the jump for a video demo and tutorial to make your own.

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"Cloud Tsunami" Rolls Over Panama City Beach

These are some pictures of a "cloud tsunami" that rolled over some oceanfront condos in Panama City beach last week. You more observant readers might notice I put cloud tsunami in quotes thought because there's no such thing. Same goes for the tooth fairy. Trust me, I've been sleeping with my wisdom teeth under a pillow for almost two years now and I haven't gotten shit. I heard she was eaten trying to visit a shark. Anyway, this is just some harmless fog rolling in off the ocean. Or so they say. I don't know about you, but I don't want to be caught in any kind of tsunami. "Not even a candy one?!" Fetch my boogie board.

Hit the jump for several more from different angles.

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