Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the day’s eccentric, nerdy news for you in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you this fine Thursday? you’re able to learn how to make your own retractableWolverineclaws, find out how to pick up aStar Warsarcade video game for a cool $100,000, and check out a real seismologist reacting to the earthquake-related destruction in the upcomingSan Andreas. So sit back, relax, and check it all out in today’sNerd Alert!
Make Your OwnWolverineClaws
After 15 years,Hugh Jackman’sWolverinecontinues to be one of the most popular superhero characters on the big screen, which naturally leads to legions of cosplayers dressing up as him every year. Of course, theWolverineclaws can be tricky, since none of us are actually infused with Adamantium, but the innovators at MyoWare have come up with with a design for claws that will extend and retract with just the flick of your arm.CLICK HEREfor step-by-step instructions on how to build your ownWolverineclaws.
Own aStar WarsArcade Video Game For Just $100,000
For those wealthyStar Warsfans with (a lot) of money to burn, Bandai Namco is selling a home version of the arcade gameStar WarsPod Wars. The home edition will cost $35,000, but the Premium Edition will cost $100,000. If you have this kind of cash laying around, you canCLICK HEREfor more information. The Battle Pod game will be available for pre-order on June 18.
A Real Seismologist Reacts toSan Andreas
The woman pictured above withDwayne JohnsonisDr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, who was invited to theSan Andreasred carpet premiere in Hollywood earlier this week. The seismologist used her Twitter account to shed some light on the factual inaccuracies littered throughout the movie, which centers on a massive earthquake that decimates the California coastline, although she does praiseSan Andreasat times as well. Check out her tweets below, which also offer a number of helpful hints in the event of an earthquake.
Does the International Space Station Have a RealStar WarsDeath Star?
to combat the plague that is high-speed space debris, which could cause catostrophic damage, the International Space Station (ISS) is developing a system to track all of this debris, complete with a high-powered laser that would either destroy the debris, or, at the very least, push it into our atmosphere, where it would disintegrate. Even though this laser is being used for good, it still sounds an awful lot like theStar WarsDeath Star. It will still be a few years before this real-life Death Star is operational, but, regardless, it’s still rather awesome.
LEGO First-Person Shooter Video
Everyone loves a good first-person shooter video game, but how great would they be in LEGO form? Youtube userAndrewMFilmshas put together a video that offers LEGO versions of popular games such asPortal,Skyrim,BioshockandCounter Strike.
The Shawshank RedemptionIn 8-Bit Video Game Form
The innovative folks atCinefixcontinue their 8-Bit Cinema video series with the 1994 classicThe Shawshank Redemption. This hilarious six-minute video breaks down the entire story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) and how he eventually escaped from Shawshank prison. It actually looks like it would be a pretty good game, if one were made back in 1994.
The WireTautology Supercut
HBO’sThe Wireis not only considered one of the greatest shows of all time, but it may also be the most prolific when it comes to the use of the “tautology.” A tautology is a phrase that essentially says the same thing twice, such as “It is what it is.” This three-minute video shows every tautology fromThe Wirein chronological order throughout the show’s five season run.
Inside Amy Schumer’s The Universe WithBill Nye
The beloved Science Guy himselfBill Nyestopped by Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, to reveal that the universe has the ability to communicate directly with white women. The hilarious clip is uncensored with R-rated language, so watch at your own risk.
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