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The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth

Jun 152013

In honor of the new Superman movie, education channel Asap SCIENCE takes on the subject of muscle growth.

Everyone knows they must exercise strenuously to grow bigger and more powerful muscles, but how great of a role do our genetics play?

The truth is, everyone’s muscles have a built in limit, controlled by their myostatin levels. The lower your levels, the easier it is to grow new muscle tissue.

Now, if we could figure out how to remove this gene, everyone could theoretically be Superman…

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Using The Force To Open Elevator Doors Prank

Jun 152013

The Jester Lads used the elevators at King’s College London to prank unknowing students.

While one prankster dressed as a menacing Jedi rode the elevator, his partner in crime would hit the elevator button to open the closing doors at the exact moment the Jedi extended his hand in an apparent use of The Force.

Riders were quickly freaked outed by the apparently black magic going on. The way the Jedi acted so nonchalantly only added to this effect.

One witness even asked the ‘Jedi’ in question, “Are you Neo or something?”

Another picked up on the gag instantly, offering, “The Force is with you.”

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Flying Bike Successfully Completes Test Flight

Jun 132013

Fans will most likely not be able to ride the iconic hoverboard or flying cars from the popular time travel movie Back To The Future, but at least there’s the next best thing.

Several Czech companies have collaborated to create the first flying bicycle. With the boost of two high powered fans, the first test pilot successfully lifted the bicycle several feet in the air, and flew around a large garage.

Naturally, fans can’t help but be reminded of ET.

Now, the video is going viral, and is covered on Wired, CNet, and Time.

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Bluthfighter The Arrested Development Fighting Game

Jun 132013

Last month, it seemed the buzz surrounding the return of a new season of Arrested Development on Netflix would never die down. And just like that, the excitement has faded.

But now, dedicated AD fan and computer animator Brian Anderson has helped create a new buzz surrounding the franchises with this new video of what he imagines an epic Arrested fighting game would look like.

And fans seem to agree with his vision, helping the video go viral. Already, the clip is covered on Kotaku, NerdApproved, PleatedJeans, Dorkly, and CNet.

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How To Fold A Shirt In 2 Seconds

Jun 132013

Folding a shirt in a matter of seconds has been a recurring viral video-theme since even before YouTube. Most of the videos featuring the quick fold originate from Asia, leaving most Western viewers confused over the exact motions of the technique.

Thankfully, quirky how-to YouTuber Dave Hax has come forward with a full explanation of the fold in his new video How to Fold a Shirt in Under 2 Seconds.