2021 is proving as big year for both the science fiction genre and movie memorabilia. This week Marty McFly's Hoverboard from "Back To The Future Part II" sold for $501,200, while Captain Kirk's Phaser Rifle from "Star Trek" fetched $615,000. Source of Article
As is the case with pretty much all athletic wear, it's important that ski goggles fit their user well. Outdoor gear manufacturer Smith is taking that concept to an extreme, with goggles that are custom 3D-printed to fit the face of each client. Source of Article
MAD Architects has unveiled plans for a new high-rise in Denver. One River North will be defined by its eye-catching facade, which looks like it has been torn open by an earthquake or some other cataclysmic event and has greenery growing through it. Source of Article
One of the first personal computers ever sold – a 1976 Apple-1 – fetched US$500,000 at auction yesterday, but it might well be one of the auction bargains of the year. Source of Article
A study comparing the effectiveness of three COVID-19 vaccines over eight months found protection from infection declined but protection from death remained strong. Tracking 800,000 US Veterans, the study found the J&J vaccine showed the greatest decline. Source of Article
Two innovators of modern outdoor recreation have come together to create a special-edition camping trailer. Taxa and Kammok load the off-grid micro-camper with hammock gear until it overflows in backcountry comfort. Source of Article
Usually tents pitch on either the ground or a vehicle roof, but the new C6 Rev tent does both and also jumps into a truck to triple as a pickup tent. So wherever you make camp, the Rev ensures you get the sleep you need for the next day's adventures. Source of Article
The burning of coal may be falling out of favor as a means of generating heat and electricity, but that doesn't mean the material no longer has any valuable uses. According to a new study, it could be utilized in the desalination of seawater. Source of Article
An endorsement by Rochelle Walensky, director of the US CDC, is the final regulatory hurdle to be overcome allowing a special pediatric formulation of Pfizer's mRNA vaccine to be administered to children across the United States. Source of Article
Polydrops pushed its distinctive angular trailer lineup off-grid earlier this year with a self-sufficient teardrop. Now it's venturing even farther into the wild with the new P17X Explorer, a ruggedized off-road trailer. Source of Article
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