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Posted: 03 Mar 2012 08:30 AM PST

Killer whales are supposed to be ferocious hunters of the sea, but anyone who had watched Free Willy all those years ago would surely have wiped away a tear or two by the time the movie ended. It does not matter which side of the fence you are on, killer whales are definitely lean, mean, killing machines underwater – but only out of necessity and to survive. These beautiful mammals have been immortalized this time around in the form of the Killer Whale Submarine. The asking price for such a ride? A whopping $100,000.

This underwater ride will only carry two people, and it won’t chew its way through anyone actually. The pilot will be protected beneath its watertight 0.5″ thick acrylic canopy, where twin control levers are pushed and pulled to articulate the whale’s pectoral fins for rolls and stealthy dives. Dual foot pedals are able to control the vectored thrust of the craft’s 255-hp supercharged Rotax axial flow engine, offering the experience of realistic killer whale behaviors such as porpoising or skyhopping. When submerged, it will be able to cruise up to 25mph, and its dorsal fin’s integrated snorkel will be able to deliver air supply to the engine up to a depth of 5′.

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Zero Gravity Fridge Rover

Posted: 03 Mar 2012 07:51 AM PST

We know that humans have sent rovers to Mars, and those rovers did collect their fair share of samples and video footage – however, you might be interested in a rover that is a whole lot closer to home – the $4.99 Zero Gravity Fridge Rover. In fact, this particular rover will be able to traverse the breadth and length of your fridge’s surface area, defying gravity in the process thanks to the wonders of magnetism. Your parents will also need not worry that you are a future Magneto in the making, as no mutant powers are at work here.

This tiny rover that could will defy gravity, boasting tiny wheels that are able to grip the surface in an emphatic manner. All you need to do is wind it up and let it go. The price point ought to be cheap enough for you to consider picking one of these puppies up without breaking your monthly budget in any way. Good thing you are living in the 21st century, otherwise someone might just drag you to the village square and accuse you of dabbling in witchcraft.

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