Avid Autopia readers are by now undoubtedly familiar with the antics of Bob Maddox, the mild-mannered jet-powered daredevil from Medford, Oregon. The 800,000 or so of you who watched grainy YouTube videos of his jet-powered bike will no doubt be glad to learn that you soon may be able to see Bob jump from a plane in HD. With a jet strapped to his chest, he’ll appear in a reality TV project he’s dubbed The Rocketman Show. … Continue Reading
[ By Angie in Architecture & Design, Furniture & Interiors, Travel & Places. ]
Many people choose to vacation on white sandy beaches and under hot tropical sunshine. Some people choose cold weather vacations for skiing. For something really different, a person might try a visit to a hotel built of ice and snow in a land of Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. … Continue Reading
Wagner James Au sez, “Second Life founder Philip Rosedale (who stepped down from managing the company he founded last year) is attempting an ambitious follow-up with his new spin-off company: … Continue Reading
[ By Delana in Abandoned Places, Guerilla Action & Art, Urban Images. ]
The term “off the grid” has been proudly used for many years by those who choose to produce their own electricity or live without electricity. But there’s a whole other perspective to living off the grid: those who do it out of necessity. … Continue Reading
Does your toast smile at you in the morning or is it a grumpy old man? Quirky as it may sound, I think small nuances (or gimmicks) like this can really make a difference in your day. … Continue Reading
