Self-built science toys. Too much fun with the world around you. I'm making the Binaca cannon first thing tomorrow.
posted to MetaFilter by skyscraper at 8:54 PM on July 12, 2003 (14 comments)

Boeing 307 Stratoliner lands in Puget Sound If you're in downtown Seattle, take a look across the Sound towards Alki - somebody's restored Boeing Stratoliner is semi-submerged near shore. Hope everybody's okay. Anybody know who's plane this is?
posted to MetaFilter by skyscraper at 1:45 PM on March 28, 2002 (14 comments)

Got your new Segway and looking for a place to try it out? How about the Nurburgring? 22DM a lap and no speed limit. But before you go, heed this fellow's advice.
posted to MetaFilter by skyscraper at 9:15 AM on December 6, 2001 (7 comments)

Still have a Viewmaster? Then get some of these. Or have some made just for you. Or make your own. No Viewmaster? Then look here for instructions to make 3D glasses and stay to look around. Like that extra dimensions? Go here.
posted to MetaFilter by skyscraper at 2:17 PM on October 22, 2001 (15 comments)