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Velocity Alert: Man Runs a Loop-the-Loop For the First Time Ever

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Man Runs a Loop-the-Loop For the First Time Ever

Did you know that it's possible for a human to do a loop-the-loop on foot? Well, maybe not for just you average Joe, but it is for superhuman free-runner Damien Walters. PepsiMax sponsored the daredevil's attempt, providing him with a human-sized loop the loop in an abandoned warehouse.

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Outrage Spreads: Was Women's Figure Skating Rigged in Sochi? and 10 More

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Outrage Spreads: Was Women's Figure Skating Rigged in Sochi?

Many people, from figure skating insiders to peripheral fans of the sport, think Adelina Sotnikova's win was a fix and fan favorite Yuna Kim got royally snubbed.

Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon Have Epic Dance Party [VIDEO]

The first lady stopped by 'The Tonight Show' Thursday to participate in Jimmy Fallon's recurring sketch 'Ew.'

Man Runs a Loop-the-Loop For the First Time Ever

Did you know that it's possible for a human to do a loop-the-loop on foot? Well, maybe not for just you average Joe, but it is for superhuman free-runner Damien Walters. PepsiMa...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Teaser Hints at Waterproof Phone

Days before the rumored Samsung Galaxy S5 launch, the company launched a trailer that hints at what's to come, including allusions to being waterproof.

LinkedIn Now Lets You Block Other Users

LinkedIn users can now block anyone on the the platform, hiding their personal profile and halting messages from unwanted members.

Facebook Will Make 'Look Back' Videos for Deceased Users

Facebook is altering the privacy settings of memorialized profiles, and will also take requests from users for "Look Back" videos of deceased loved ones.

Apple Releases Updates for iOS 7, iOS 6

Apple released iOS 7.0.6 to users Friday, addressing an SSL security issue.

Is Verizon Really Slowing Down Netflix?

Consumer complaints coupled with allegations of slowing download speeds have brought fresh attention to what has become a corporate standoff.

The Real Reason Jimmy Fallon Took Over 'The Tonight Show'

Suppose you are a chief executive or run an ad sales team. One of your top performers is hitting his quotas, but he's not up to date with the latest digital advertising streams....

Underground Cities: The Next Frontier Might Be Underneath Your Feet

The 20th century was the era of the skyscraper. But in the 21st century, some cities are opting to expand below the surface instead.

The First 100: Meet the People Behind Quirky, BarkBox, Reddit and More

In our new series, The First 100, we're profiling the first 100 employees at 100 different companies. Meet 1-10 here.

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