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Nowadays we tend to think of submarines as sleek, futuristic, and powerful. But back in the Victorian era, it was these steam-powered clunkers that ruled 20,000 leagues under the sea.
                              

12 Hundred-Year-Old Submarines [Steampunk]

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There are Jell-O shots. And then there are the shots from My Jello Americans: Cory Kete, Moe Sheehan, and Megan Booth have elevated the Jell-O shot into an art form. An art form that gets you wasted.   
                       

Amazing Jell-O Shots: This Art Gets You Wasted [Blotto!]

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Nokia is in trouble. In the US, the brand's gone from ubiquitous to the stuff of tech nostalgia. Its next (last?) stab at American relevance? The N8. We pitted the N8's usability against two rivals, and the results aren't pretty.            
      

Gizmodo HQ Video Throwdown: How Usable Is Nokia's New N8? [Video]

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This is mechanically separated chicken. Chickens are turned into this goop so we can create delicious chicken nuggets and juicy chicken patties. It's obscenely gross and borderline alien but it's not going to stop me from eating nuggets. They're too good.         

Chicken Nuggets Are Made From This Pink Goop [Chicken]

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It makes me sad—emo-kid sad. Why do so many self-proclaimed geeks hold so much disdain for so-called hipsters?

Geeks Versus Hipsters [Opinion]

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Until now, all other artificial heart transplants were just temporary relief. A 15 year old boy from Italy became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart, due to the Duchenne syndrome which was wasting his muscles away.            
                      

Young Boy Becomes First Human to Live With a Permanent "Robot Heart" [Medicine]

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Some 3D HDTVs actually kinda suck. The 3D effect can break down during fast movement and the active shutter glasses sometimes create a constant flickering effect. If you want decent 3D, check out these great sets recommended by Televisioninfo.com.            
                                  

The Best 3DTVs [3D]

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The last time the web smashed into television, over a decade ago, it exploded like poorly made breast implants. So why are we so excited about Google TV?
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5 Reasons We're Tingly About Google TV [Video]

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We've had a lot of wonderful guest artists on Gizmodo these last few months. Chris "Powerpig" McVeigh is one of the best. Let's take a look at his work again as we bid him hyvästi, including five new behind-the-scenes shots.
                         

A Farewell Gallery of Powerpig's Beautiful LEGO Scenes [Guest Artist]

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Want to know if the government is really tracking you? If you find one of these tucked underneath your car, you can start freaking out.
                        

Want to Know if the FBI Is Tracking You? Look for One of These [GPS]