Bentley to debut world's fastest four-seat convertible at NAIAS 2013

Bentley to debut world's fastest four-seat convertible at NAIAS 2013: "On January 14, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible makes its international debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Boasting a six-liter twin-turbocharged 48-valve W12 engine, improved suspension, all-wheel drive and a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h), Bentley claims it is the world’s fastest four-seat convertible."

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The new hottest place on Earth

The new hottest place on Earth: "There has been some dispute and controversy over the past 90 years about what place on Earth holds the record for the highest temperature reading. In July 1913 there was an official reading at Furnace Creek in Death Valley of 134 degrees. In 1922 there was a temperature recorded in Northern Libya of 136 degrees, that took the record away from Death Valley."

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The best NASA images from 2012

The best NASA images from 2012: "2012 saw a number of significant milestones in star gazing and space exploration. NASA's Mars rover Curiosity touched down on the Red Planet in spectacular fashion, super-Earth's were discovered, the Moon pounded and Voyager 1 edged ever closer towards interstellar space and we saw more of the universe around us than ever before."

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Samsung teases TV with "unprecedented" design

Samsung teases TV with "unprecedented" design: "When we talk about revolutionizing television, we usually mean new approaches to content and connectivity, expecting the television's form factor to remain roughly the same. But if a new teaser is any indication, Samsung may turn that idea on its head … or perhaps on its side."

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2012: A year in technology

2012: A year in technology: "Keeping tabs on the furious rate of technological development happening all around us is no easy task and the passing of another year provides a good excuse to reflect and take stock of the major milestones we've seen. So sit back in your power-generating rocking chair, crack yourself a self-chilling beverage and enjoy our take on the significant trends, technological victories and scientific bombshells of 2012."

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High Speed Photography Captures Bullet Peeling Banana - How-To Geek

High Speed Photography Captures Bullet Peeling Banana - How-To Geek: "There’s more than one way to peel a banana it would seem and, courtesy of some high speed photography, we get to see how you can get the job done with a bullet."

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Fake eagle video, real Obama photo go viral - CNN.com

Fake eagle video, real Obama photo go viral - CNN.com:

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Danger meets discovery: Top 10 science stories of 2012 - CNN.com

Danger meets discovery: Top 10 science stories of 2012 - CNN.com: " From faraway planets to the deepest depths of the ocean, 2012 has been an exciting year for scientific achievements and milestones."

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Apparently This Matters: Meggings - CNN.com

Apparently This Matters: Meggings - CNN.com: "Each week in "Apparently This Matters," CNN's Jarrett Bellini applies his warped sensibilities to trending topics in social media and random items of interest on the interwebs."

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NUGENT: Open letter to Joe Biden on guns - Washington Times

NUGENT: Open letter to Joe Biden on guns - Washington Times: "Congratulations on your appointment to lead a presidential commission to end gun-related violence.

As a National Rifle Association board member, husband, father, grandfather, law enforcement officer and genuinely concerned American, I too want nothing more than to see evil, senseless massacres stopped. I concur with the president and caring people everywhere: It’s time to end these slaughters."

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Cool Websites and Tools [December 30th 2012]

Cool Websites and Tools [December 30th 2012]: "Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. Most of the listed websites are FREE or come with a decent free account option. If you want to have similar cool website round-ups delivered to your daily email, subscribe here."

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TaskOne turns the iPhone into a legitimate pocket knife

TaskOne turns the iPhone into a legitimate pocket knife: "The smartphone is already a modern-day multi-tool, combining communications, entertainment, information access and all kinds of personalized content. But while the smartphone can multitask in the virtual world, it can't do quite as much back in the physical world. The TaskOne iPhone case changes that, giving Apple's smartphone the functionality of an old-school Swiss Army pocket knife. Like the Morgan E Pulse, it seamlessly blends cutting edge technology with retro-inspired design."

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