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There’s no project that dives into existential quandaries more than a useless machine, as they can truly illustrate the futility of existence by turning themselves off once they have been powered on.

Slow day at the office? Here’s a trick that’ll make your coworkers smile. Dangerously Fun has a guide to build a homopolar motor from a battery, copper wire, and magnet. A homopolor motor doesn’t rely ...

Uncover the charm of the "useless machine," a device that embodies the concept of doing nothing. From its inception by Marvin Minsky to its place in modern pop culture, learn how this simple yet ...

Have you ever seen a video of something called “The Most Useless Machine Ever”? Actually, this is really rather cool. I would love something like this on my desk with a big red switch and a sign ...

TOKYO — “Three, two, one, dobatto!” With a push, a large amount of ichimi-togarashi spicy red chili powder dropped out from the belly of a plastic seal on top of a machine. The amount of the powder ...