A Party Rockin’ Pumpkin Named DJ Pump
This is DJ Pump on the wheels of steel, keepin’ it old school in the pumpkin patch as he scratches records and feels the grooves with his stem hands.
He was brought to life by Andy Bergholtz, a sculptor who works with a variety of mediums including the most temporary of them all- pumpkins!
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What Would Happen If You Drive Off With the Gas Pump Nozzle?
Relax,
said Matt Soniak of mental_floss, the engineers have actually thought of
this possibility and designed the gas pump accordingly:
Rest assured that you won’t be causing any fireballs or explosions.
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What Happens if You Drive Off With the Gas Pump Nozzle Still in the Car?
Rest assured that you won’t be causing any fireballs or explosions. The hose that attaches the nozzle to the gas pump is designed to break into two pieces when a certain amount of force is applied to it. Next time you’re at the gas station, check the hose for a metal coupling. That’s the break-away [...]
Man is fitted with artificial heart
40-year-old Matthew Green has a completely artificial heart powered by a pump and battery in a rucksack. Mr Green is the first patient in the UK to ev…
How High Is the Price of Gas (Historically)?
Do the swoon-worthy gas rates companies are charging at the pump these days make you think, “Geez, if only it were 1918. Then, I’d only have to fork over a measly 25 cents per gallon to keep this sucker running”? While a quarter per gallon today would certainly be a sweet bargain, that wasn’t the [...]
Grill Made from a 1939 Dodge Pickup
As a hobby, Willie Elder restores classic cars and trucks. So it wasn’t too difficult to come up with all of the parts from a 1939 Dodge pickup truck (and other vehicles) necessary to make a functional grill:
The generous grilling area is encased in stainless steel resembling an engine block. It’s tricked out with valve [...]
