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    I nominate SpaceShipOne. I think the success of the craft has shown the world that space travel can exist independently of governments. In 50 years, I predict hundreds of companies will be operating in space (or at least I hope).

    @PN - goopplesoft: that's the first thing i was thinking. how the hell do you clean the bottom of a car after that?

    @Mike Holcomb: i have a Razer Lycosa (3 months) and a Razer Mamba (6 months)

    it's a nice render and all, but it doesn't look like it would work very well from an engineering standpoint.

    a soft top doesnt seem like the best choice for a vehicle like this.

    @whmr: an unboxing video recorded by mom? AWESOME.

    @yoda2: i can admit it can be hard to watch on TV. (Drag racing) But if you get the chance. go to a national event in person.

    Redacted

    someone needs to add subtitles to this.

    @ITLawMan: okay, so where did you get an I7, 12GB's of ram, MB, PS, Case, WC, etc for 400 bucks?

    @ITLawMan: considering 3 GTX470's cost over 1,000 i find that hard to believe.

    @sneakypoo: this wouldnt, but what about any of the other advancements made in the 20+ years since the hubble launched?

    how well would the hubble work if it was redesigned with current tech?

    @trashk: the new compiler is 250-500% faster, and it brings the ability to have Adobe Flash.

    @jimbag_hoyt: Loved Children of Men but I don't think the styles of the two films match.