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Selk'bag
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Feb 7, 2006
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There's this awesome sleeping bag called a Selk'bag by some Spanish company (I think) that fits your body like a glove. It looks pretty cool, but I can't help thinking that it also looks like a Gumby costume. (via Digg) #technology
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World's fastest man
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Feb 7, 2006
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In the 1950s-1960s, a guy named Joseph Kittinger jumped out of high-altitude balloons and set several world records. It was all part of a series of experiments to determine the effects of high altitude and different atmospheric conditions on the human body. His highest jump was from 102,800 feet, where he was in free-fall for almost 5 minutes and reached a speed of 614 mph, making him the fastest human to travel through the atmosphere. (via Digg) #science
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