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![David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earth-from-space-clouds1-optimized.jpg "David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]")
David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]
High above the surface of the earth, between 330 km (205 mi) and 435 km (270 mi), orbited a wonder of human exploration. Completing 15.7 orbits each day, the International Space Station was a marvel that could be seen from earth under the right conditions. Once again, it is social media that has bro ...
Complex Periodic Table Of Elements From Star Wars Episodes IV, V, VI
There have been a lot of Star Wars periodic tables and infographics created over the years, but this one is the geekiest and most complex one I've seen yet. I can only imagine how long it took to put this whole thing together. It's based on the three best Star Wars movies ever (of course that would ...
BrickPi Kit Turns Your Raspberry Pi Into Your Own Custom LEGO Robot
If you got your hands on a Raspberry Pi last year when they became available, you've probably had a lot of fun with it. Even though I've had my Pi from the beginning, it never gets old. It's always fun to tinker with it, and make it do things you never thought it could do. There are tons of tutorial ...
10 Star Wars Inspired Pieces Of Pop Fiction Art
Nick Berry is the prolific art-making mastermind behind the Berry Method, a full-service graphic, copy, illustration, branding and marketing development company. As can be quickly discovered by visiting his website’s gallery, Nick Berry’s art is heavily influenced by pop culture, the underground sce ...
Epic LEGO Build Recreates The Insane Battle At Helm’s Deep
There are many epic battle scenes in movie history. One of the most memorable is of course the battle at Helm's Deep in The Lord Of The Rings. The director mastery that Peter Jackson showcases in that particular scene has gone down in history as one of the most technically challenging battle scenes ...
Star Wars Wedding Invitation Trumps All Other Invitations
There is a great chance that you, my dear reader, is a geek. It would probably not be a far-fetched guess to think you also like Star Wars, am I correct? Well, if you are a geek, this should be something that you will find quite awesome. So how do two geeks invite their loved ones to their wedding? ...
![Return Of The Jedi Junior: Star Wars That Kids Can Relate To [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/return-of-jedi-junior-1-optimized.jpg "Return Of The Jedi Junior: Star Wars That Kids Can Relate To [Video]")
Return Of The Jedi Junior: Star Wars That Kids Can Relate To [Video]
If you are looking for a way to introduce your mini-me geeks to Star Wars, I may have found the perfect solution for you. You can get them as excited about the next Star Wars movie as you by letting them watch this Return of the Jedi video. It's the junior version, and it's the most adorable Star Wa ...
![How To: Doodle A Cartoon C-3PO In 12 Simple Steps [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/draw-c-3po-cartoon-chart-optimized.jpg "How To: Doodle A Cartoon C-3PO In 12 Simple Steps [Chart]")
How To: Doodle A Cartoon C-3PO In 12 Simple Steps [Chart]
If you're a doodler, you probably doodle on scraps of paper, restaurant napkins or the back of receipts when you're bored. These days, doodling has even gone high tech, and people doodle on their iPhones and iPads. Today I'd like to share another little sketch that you can practice next time you sit ...
Geeky DIY Vader Champagne Cork: Drink From The Dark Side
It's always inspiring to recycle something that would otherwise be thrown in the garbage. These days, people have come up with a second use for just about everything. Sometimes that means creating geeky art from what others consider to be trash, and this is a perfect example. A while back, I wrote a ...
Batman Car Seat: Let Your Kid Ride In The Arms Of A Superhero
If you have children, you know you'll go through a series of car seats to keep them safe when they're young. Each one is designed to keep your kid safe and sound in the backseat. This particular one must be the safest kid's car set yet. After all, it's a Batman car seat! If your child doesn't like r ...
Lifespan Of A LEGO Brick: Geeky Stress Test Shows How Long They Last
Have you ever wondered about the lifespan of LEGO bricks? Have you ever wanted to know how long they last? If we're talking about the bricks themselves, the lifespan is probably longer than ours, but I'm referring to how many times you can put LEGO bricks together, then take them apart, then put the ...
DIY TARDIS Police Box Fridge Turns Your Kitchen Into A Geek’s Paradise
Can you imagine how awesome it would be to turn your refrigerator into a real TARDIS? It could be your own secret hideaway for whenever you need to get away. It would be big enough inside to fit you, your friends, and all the food you would ever need. Unfortunately, that kind of police box doesn't e ...
Bat-Helmet: Custom Motorcycle Helmet For The Ultimate Batman Fan
If you are a Batman fan, and if you like to ride motorcycles, you are going to love this. It's a custom motorcycle helmet made for the ultimate Batman fan. We've written about creative motorcycle helmets before, and usually they aren't anything you'd really wear, but this one is different. I think a ...
11 Wedding Favors That Will Add Some Geekiness To Your Special Day
Are you a TGB? If you’re reading this article about geeky wedding favors, you probably are, even if you haven’t accepted it yet. TCB stands for “Token Geeky Bridesmaid.” It’s a term that I just coined, but trust me, I’ve played the role in enough weddings to know what I’m talking about. I am a TCB. ...
Custom Star Wars Death Star Pendant Will Beam Around Your Neck
The moon-sized Star Wars fictional space station could destroy a planet with a single blast of an energy beam. Although the Star Wars Death Star concept and completion varied and felt like it took forever, it seemed like it was real to viewers. In reality, it was collectively added together by compl ...