Luxury catamaran concept features glass-bottom master bedroom — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Luxury catamaran concept features glass-bottom master bedroom — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Yacht designer Christian Grande has joined forces with award winning Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino to come up with a "dream" boat design. Dubbed Picchio Boat (Woodpecker Boat), the luxury catamaran concept boasts large living zones, natural wooden decking, luxury furnishings and a stunning glass-bottom master bedroom."

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World View Enterprises near-space balloon flights to begin in 2016 — www.gizmag.com — Readability

World View Enterprises near-space balloon flights to begin in 2016 — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "The newest entry in the fledgling space (or near-space) tourism sector will see passengers take a balloon ride to an altitude of 30 km (18.6 mi) from where they will be treated to a spectacular view of the Earth. World View Enterprises has now obtained US Federal Aviation Administration approval for its proposed balloon experiences, which will cost US$75,000, and are projected to begin in 2016"

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Garmin introduces tactical GPS navigator watch — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Garmin introduces tactical GPS navigator watch — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "The GPS gurus over at Garmin must be racking up serious overtime. Hot on the heels of its first actioncam and the D2 pilot watch, the Kansas company has an all-new tactical GPS watch. The Tactix combines traditional ABC hardware with functions inspired by law enforcement operations. It's the choice for everyone from special ops to weekend recreational warriors."

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7 Types Of People Who Deserve An Immediate Facebook Unfriending — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

7 Types Of People Who Deserve An Immediate Facebook Unfriending — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "Despite its many flaws Facebook is still an essential website for most people. Everybody uses it in different ways, but Facebook’s raison d’etre (reason for existence) is for friends and family to keep in touch with each other online. And it manages this exquisitely."

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Dino impact also decimated bees, says study — www.bbc.co.uk — Readability

Dino impact also decimated bees, says study — www.bbc.co.uk — Readability: "Scientists say there was a widespread extinction of bees 66 million years ago, at the same time as the event that killed off the dinosaurs.

The demise of the dinosaurs was almost certainly the result of an asteroid or comet hitting Earth."

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Astronomers prepare for possible asteroid threat — waswww.ngrguardiannews.com — Readability

Astronomers prepare for possible asteroid threat — waswww.ngrguardiannews.com — Readability: "ASTRONOMERS are not leaving anything to chance as regards possible asteroid impact on Earth by 2032 with the sending into space of a state of the art satellite to monitor the blind zone between the Earth and the sun to warn of incoming asteroids."

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Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Silicon supercapacitor could store electricity inside a silicon chip — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "A team of researchers at the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee has designed a supercapacitor made primarily of silicon that has shown much improved power density over its commercially available alternatives. The advance could allow for interesting integration of battery technology in everyday electronics, from solar cells to smartphones."

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Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Shreddies underwear filters your farts — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Most of us break wind from time to time; it's a natural function of a healthy body. It's just a shame that farts generally smell bad enough that people will keep their distance if they suspect you've dropped one. The answer to this problem may lie in the material used in your underwear, with a technology used in chemical warfare suits providing the solution."

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World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability

World's fastest certified civilian jet sets new around-the-world speed record — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Even before it received type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September 2012, the Gulfstream G650 was racking up the records, thanks in large part to its Mach 0.925 top speed. The latest record it has claimed is for the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft, which the G650 completed in 41 hours and seven minutes."

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Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability

Lamborghini unveils $4.5m Veneno Roadster — news.cnet.com — Readability: "As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Lamborghini has unveiled a raging beast of a prototype. Next year, the luxury supercar company will launch a super-limited run of one of its most exclusive models: the Veneno Roadster, a sports racer with an asking price of more than $4.5 million."

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Lamborghini's $5.3 million topless Veneno

Lamborghini's $5.3 million topless Veneno: "Ever since the release of Lamborghini’s limited edition $4.3 million Veneno earlier this year, rumors of a topless version have been growing. This week Lamborghini turned rumor into reality with the announcement of its most expensive supercar to date – the $5.3 million Veneno roadster."

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Starpath spray-on coating lights up the road

Starpath spray-on coating lights up the road: "UK company Pro-Teq has developed a new water-resistant, spray-on coating that absorbs UV light during the day and releases it at night, adapting to the lighting conditions in its surroundings. The technology is being given a test run at the Christ's Pieces park in Cambridge, and could prove a cost effective alternative to conventional street lighting."

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