Ultimate geekness exemplified by Don Pettit and his yo-yo in space

Yo Yo in Space

There is a lot more physics involved with yo-yos than most people know. Take one into space and operate it with the skill and precision of NASA astronaut Don Pettit and you get 6 epic minutes space chat, yo-yo tutorials, and advice on picking up girls with yo-yo tricks.

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Sal McCloskey

Sal McCloskey is a tech blogger in Los Angeles who (sadly) falls into the stereotype associated with nerds. Yes, he's a Star Trek fan and writes about it on Uberly. His glasses are thick and his allergies are thicker. Despite all that, he's (somehow) married to a beautiful woman and has 4 kids.

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