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Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts

Monday, April 13, 2009

Scientist discovered flight theory that can reduce drag on cylinder

Evolution vs DesignedIt turn out, wing of bird was very well designed, er, evolved. According to New Scientist’s report and Journal of Fluid Mechanic, the vibration of some convert feathers on bird’s wing reduce drag on the wing significantly by sticking up at right angles to the surface. This finding, allows researcher to create synthetic feathers as rigid keratin bristles 4 to 6 centimetres long and 0.5 millimetres in diameter which can reduce drag on cylinder by 15%. Quote fro NS,

“With the feathers, the low-pressure slipstream does not form, and the vortices affecting the cylinder are weaker.”

(Link)NS, Fake feathers could take the drag out of flights.

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Travel with paradise in Japan strawberry train

Look at this seem like heaven for kids traveling option in Japan. I google a while but cannot find any Japan ads on this. Via DeputyDog, the extracted quote,

“a couple of regional trains which travel on a daily basis on the 14.3km kishigawa line in japan. the japanase are intent on making train travel a more comfortable experience for everyone, women and children especially, and the results are incredible.”

Would kids ever willing to get off at the destination?

(Link) via DeputyDog, photos and Youtube video

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Liquor bottle looks like terror weapon

At least the bottle and content inside have something in common. They both kill if mishandled. (Link)

Monday, February 05, 2007

Cummfy banana world’s fastest furniture

Moving SofaThis moving sofa was just plain wacky, imagine how people will stare if drive across Orchard road, first get permit from Home Affairs. Also check out their beds, great honeymoon idea! (Link) via No Sheep

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Cute Hello Kitty popcorn maker

Hello Kitty popcorn makerGreat! I’ll buy one for Ruth, than wrap it up and safe keep it in my store room for her 10th Birthday. (Link)

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Camille Allen's life like miniature clay baby sculptures

Clay Babies sculpturesThe arts of Camille Allen are amazing! Most of them now, she claims, lie in private collection. The babies look so real that it may offence some pro life activist, but how can you take your eyes off, and stop investigating such awesome arts? So cute! (Link)

China two headed ambulance van build for convenience

Two headed ambulance vanThe back side is the head and the head is also the back side, so you don’t have to reverse the car when in hurry. The blogger have to bribes the China guards to take a few photos. (Link)

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Kitchen cabinets make to resemble coffin

coffin like kitchen cabinetNot only the kitchen cabinet, but everything there was builds to look like coffin. So, May all the stuffs that you put in rest in peace. (Link)

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