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It’s a burning question that has puzzled mankind for centuries: Would a lava lamp function properly in the high gravity of Jupiter? Several engineers who apparently have way too much time on their hands built a homemade centrifuge to test the effects of Jupiter’s gravity upon the world’s premier hippie lamp. Here are the results. And let me tell you, nothing says “high technology” and “pure science” more than Irish jig music.

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Pool is probably one of the greatest past times ever. The game is usually accompanied by good drinks and great friends. Pool is also a game of precision and requires great immense skill to achieve victory. This is all good stuff, right? Well apparently, pool is still a little boring for some players, so Obscura Digital came up with a way to spice up the game. Their Cuelight Interactive Pool Table uses innovative technology to track movement along the table to create spectacular visual effects. While it looks pretty amazing, it’s difficult to image how a player can focus with all the movement! Check out the demo video below:

This should come as no surprise to those of us familiar with the web. Internet Explorer Six is officially dead. With large sites like YouTube pulling support for the browser, there’s really no incentive to continue using it. C’mon folks, upgrade to IE8 already!

In an attempt to commemorate and bash IE6, a group in Denver, Colorado has put together a funeral service for the once beloved browser. There will even be prizes for those with the best IE6 costumes and memories.

For the official death announcement and to RSVP for the funeral, see: Announcement | IE6 Funeral

With the rise of social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, and even Skype, something like this was just bound to happen. Maybe Twitter needs to be more visual. Maybe Facebook needs to be more interactive. Maybe Skype is too limited. Enter the newest fad in social media: ChatRoulette.com.

ChatRoulette is based on the simple principle that “profound human connection happens by the luck of the draw”. The new social networking site allows users to hook up their webcams, log on to the site, and immediately be connected with an anonymous stranger. If they’re not into it, the user simply needs to click “Next” to move onto the next, potentially stranger, stranger.

Anyone else thinking “stranger danger”?

ChatRoulette.com is the latest fad in social networking Web sites

For additional information, see: ChatRoulette.com

The BBC caught this story about a rather violent weather forecast from Australia. Channel Nine’s Steve Jacobs was broadcasting live from Taronga Zoo when Marnie the pelican suddenly decided to show the weatherman who’s the boss.

Pelican attacks weather presenter on live television (BBC)