Category: Quickhit
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The perils of GPS
The UK is now [posting signs that say ‘ignore SAT NAV’](http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/20/uk-posts-signs-to-ignore-navigation-systems-avoid-perils/) because of idiots who don’t think.
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Maybe Gary Larson was right
Apparently [computer gamers make better surgeons](http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/20/gamers-make-better-surgeons-study-says/). ([This page has the cartoon I’m referring to](http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2006/04/nintendo_aims_for_the_grey_mar.html))
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Nice clock
[A clock with three faces](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/just-a-moment-clock-take-time-to-read-the-time-237838.php). (Probably not what you expect)
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Tesla in action
[How to use a Tesla coil to protect your car from theft](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/tesla-antitheft-device-eye-of-sauron-237663.php). (Wimps used a rental car)
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Today’s papercraft
[Wolf Link](http://members.home.nl/saarloos/zeldamodels.htm#Wolf%20Link) (from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) papercraft. ([Via](http://kotaku.com/gaming/tag/wolf-link-papercraft-237688.php))
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Need to get back on the wagon
[Scary story about obesity and medical treatment](http://www.overlawyered.com/2007/02/treating_the_morbidly_obese_re.html).
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The difference between ‘hard’ and ‘complicated’
A list of [four things society makes too complicated](http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2007/02/what_does_socie.html).
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Saving people from themselves
[Special safety precautions from Nintendo](http://kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendos-antibaby-seal-237824.php).
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Scariest roller coaster ever
[A “redneck roller coaster”](http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/02/how_to_build_a_25.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890). I wouldn’t ride it!
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DIY Starbucks
[Recipes to make your own coffee syrups](http://www.slashfood.com/2007/02/07/make-your-own-coffee-syrup/). ([Via](http://lifehacker.com/software/diy/make-your-own-coffee-syrup-for-less-237564.php))