Some fascinating back-story information on the Kittinger jump:

Just be sure you're not wearing red, Felix. Oh, and you might want to pack a sword, just in case.

He'll most likely be breaking the barrier in the upper regions of the atmosphere, so there will be very little air to form severe shockwaves.

This Wired article covered that it some depth:

I have a soft spot for these cars. True story: When I was an undergrad taking Speech class, I chose the Merak SS as the subject for my persuasive argument presentation.

My what a chilly COTD response. I like it.

Beautiful chopper. The 222 would be proud of its descendent.

Could there a much manlier concept than a man named Butch King, piloting a NASCAR-powered Blazer up a twisty hill?

How about a Suburban with a couple of er, "modifications"? The Ibis Tek Cobra.

Descended from Amaterasu? I don't think so. Clearly Jimmu's lineage hails from Vulcan.

Simba Ittai - Angry Wild Animal & Rider As One

That was... excellent. A most well-deserved COTD, Marimvibe. Congratulations!

+1. That look just says "Come to me, baby", in a suave Italian accent.

Citroen DS Decapotable. Lovely panty-dropping looks, an open back seat for frolicking, and oleopneumatic suspension for when the action gets steamy.

Fun (previously mentioned, but reposted because it's so damned cool) fact from #2: Even though my '09 Miata hardly needs it, Mazda actually designed it to pipe additional noise to the driver. That L-shaped pipe in the top right of the bay actually transfers noise (via a resonator, the cylinder to the right of the…

God, I love Mazda. I've only ever owned Mazdas, we currently own 3 different models (including two of their most fun models) and will almost certainly be looking to buy a SkyActiv 6 when it comes out.

Making up the lack of um, points in the 'vette video, are we? :)

*COUGH* [tinyurl.com] *COUGH*

"Blower? I hardly know 'er!"

"And he did look down upon his impoverished followers and said unto them: