Remote Control Superhero

Hot Web Clicks for Thursday, May 19, 2011

Updated: Thursday, 19 May 2011, 10:00 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 19 May 2011, 8:15 AM CDT

MyFoxHouston - Someone on YouTube made a near life-size remote control superhero, and it looks pretty sweet! Also, soda bottle revenge. From Facebook to Fark and across the MyFox network, here are some hot clicks on the web... 

Man Survives 200ft Fall Trying to Save Dog
The 53-year-old man, who has not been named, fell down Little Cliff, near Cloughton, in North Yorkshire, on Monday. Police said it was "absolutely remarkable" that he survived with only a broken leg and wrist. Flight Sgt Rick Jones, who piloted the rescue helicopter, said: “We got a call from the coastguard about a gentleman who had apparently gone over the cliff looking for his dog. “Where the gentleman fell is about 200ft high, so we were obviously fearing the worst. Read more, watch the rescue video: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/8518170/Man-survives-200ft-fall-after-going-to-save-dog.html

Nighttime Lighting System for your Bicycle’s Wheels
From Vimeo.com: “Riding at night can be a daunting and dangerous task; many biking commuters are faced with the issue of being obscured when riding on the streets. Visibility at night is a vital component of biker safety, hence the need for reflectors and attachable lights. However, some of these devices are not always effective especially from the side.” Read more, check it out: http://vimeo.com/23544972

Remote Control Superhero
It essentially looks like these guys took parts for a remote control airplane and attached them to a paper mannequin. The result: a flying superhero. It looks really cool from the ground! Watch now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c1F1OpRxY-k

Soda Bottle Revenge
You know how mixing diet sodas and Mentos candy can cause explosive results? Here’s one of those soda bottles getting some revenge. (Kids, do not try this at home.) Watch now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CWP863GJWA

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