Kinda weird. But you never know when this kind of preparation will come in handy.
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Kinda weird. But you never know when this kind of preparation will come in handy.

NYC Lightsaber Battle

Several hundred Star Wars enthusiasts filled Washington Square to swing Light Sabers at each other and celebrate culture from a galaxy far, far away. See the full set of photos at Dave Bledsoe’s flickr.

(via: pacalin, tiefighters, gothamist)

(via pacalin)

12 Gadgets to Survive the Apocalypse

Now is a good time to ponder the apocalypse. Iran and North Korea are going nuclear, the wonky weather is a harbinger of catastrophic climate change, and end-of-the-world blockbusters abound. (Tim Burton’s ‘9’ came out last week and ‘2012,’ ‘The Road,’ and ‘Zombieland’ are all coming up later this fall.)

In that dismal spirit, the Switched team has gathered its first choices for last-chance gadgetry — a collection of 12 must-haves if society is in peril, whether it be by fire or ice, zombies or aliens. Using our handy “What Type of Apocalypse Will It Be?” chart below, you’ll be able to find the right gadgets for the right disaster and the ensuing fallout. We’ve prepared for all possibilities (Needs for speed, power, disease prevention, water sources, and survivalist entertainment, among others, are all accounted for.), so take a look and get ready!

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