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Is North Dumpling Island Real or Made Up?
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Is This Geeky Fact Real or Fake?

When geeks make millions of dollars from a genius invention, brilliant company idea, or other successful venture, one of the perks is that they can spend their millions on an awesome arsenal of items.
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When geeks make millions of dollars from a genius invention, brilliant company idea, or other successful venture, one of the perks is that they can spend their millions on an awesome arsenal of items. And that's what Segway inventor Dean Kamen did, buying his own island in the Long Island Sound off the shore of Connecticut.

North Dumpling Island lies just 0.3 miles north of South Dumpling Island and is considered a part of New York state. After he was originally unable to build his own wind turbine on the island, Kamen joked about seceding from the US; he even created North Dumpling's own constitution, flag, national anthem, and navy (consisting of only one vessel).

So, what do you think? Is Kamen's Kingdom of North Dumpling real, or is the island an object of my imagination?

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Segway Owner Dies on Segway
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Segway Inc. Owner Dies Driving Off Cliff on Segway

What a horrible, horrible tragedy.
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What a horrible, horrible tragedy. Millionaire James Heselden, 62, died yesterday when he drove off the cliff on a Segway and fell more than 30 feet into the River Wharfe in West Yorkshire. Heselden's family said in an emailed statement “there is absolutely nothing to suggest it was anything other than a tragic accident.”

The battery-powered two-wheeled vehicle faced negative press in the past when 23,500 Segways had to be recalled four years ago because of some reversal problems. In 2003, former President George Bush was also seen jumping off a Segway after losing control of it.

I'm a huge fan of company executives using their own products, but a scenario like this makes me a bit hesitant about riding Segways. What about you — has this bit of news turned you off the scooters?

GM and Segway Teaming Up to Make Cars
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Daily Tech: GM and Segway Making Cars For Dorks

GM and Segway are teaming up to make a few geeky cars — Dvice The crazy things cities will do for Google Fiber — Urlesque This season's must-have LEGO sets — Gizmodo LiveNation battling ticket scalpers with digital wristbands — Switched Take a look at Sony's sleek projection alarm clock — Unplggd This cup grows a sleeve when you fill it with a hot beverage — Oh Gizmo!
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Watch 10 MPH, the Segway Road Trip Across the US, For Free!
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Watch 10 MPH, the Segway Road Trip Across the US, For Free!

Remember when the documentary about the two friends who decide to travel from Seattle to Boston at 10 MPH by using a segway?
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Remember when the documentary about the two friends who decide to travel from Seattle to Boston at 10 MPH by using a segway? Well fast forward a year and a half later, and the movie 10 mph is not only complete, but it's available for your viewing pleasure, for free, on YouTube. Not only is it entertaining to watch a guy with a stand-up scooter go across the country, but the best part is watching the craziness that ensues along the way.

Segway Show-Off Faceplant
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Not Advised: Showboating on a Segway

Can you think of anything cooler than grabbing your three best girlfriends and parading around the convention center on a gang of Segways?
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Can you think of anything cooler than grabbing your three best girlfriends and parading around the convention center on a gang of Segways? Me neither. But one of these divas gets a little too confident, speeds up, and kills the cool for the rest of the ladies. Dammit! Now they all just look stupid.

Cross Country On A Segway - 10 MPH
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Cross Country On A Segway - 10 MPH

Fresh off of hearing that the New York City Police Department has purchased ten new segways to patrol popular tourist areas like Central Park and Coney Island I learn that two men recently quit their suit and tie jobs to take a trip across the United States on a segway.
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Fresh off of hearing that the New York City Police Department has purchased ten new segways to patrol popular tourist areas like Central Park and Coney Island I learn that two men recently quit their suit and tie jobs to take a trip across the United States on a segway. At a max-speed of 10 mph, the duo documented the trip with a camera and will release their movie in a few months. I cannot explain my excitement.

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New York City Goes High Tech
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New York City Goes High Tech

If you happen to live in NYC or plan to visit soon, keep your eyes peeled for some new city upgrades - techie upgrades that is.
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If you happen to live in NYC or plan to visit soon, keep your eyes peeled for some new city upgrades - techie upgrades that is. The New York City Police Department has reportedly purchased ten new segways to patrol popular tourist areas like Central Park and Coney Island. These two-wheeled human transporters are said to be great additions to the NYPD because of their visibility, mobility and speed, which is said to be 12.5mph.

The New York Daily News reports that 25 cops have been trained to use these new vehicles which cost about $5000 to $6000 and carry about 260 pounds each. Perfect for patrolling pathways and boardwalks, expect to see them in many city parks and beaches.

Another great technological advancement to the big apple is the addition of touch-screen monitors in city cabs. MSNBC has announced that "NYC's Taxi and Limousine Commission approved a plan to install these monitors in all 13,000 city cabs over the objections of some drivers who consider the technology too expensive and intrusive." Already in 200 cabs, these touch-screen monitors will be handy for customers to pay by credit card, check out news stories or restaurant views, and see their cabby route via an electronic map..definitely lots of fun time wasters while you sit in traffic!

Would You Go On A Segway Tour?
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Would You Go On A Segway Tour?

You may have been on a bike tour, or a boat tour but have you ever been on a Segway tour?
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You may have been on a bike tour, or a boat tour but have you ever been on a Segway tour? Now you can explore some of the world's greatest cities on the Segway Human Transporter. With Segway tour sites like scenic segways and human on a stick, you can book guided sightseeing Segway tours. This may be considered the lazy person's way of traveling, but hey at least you get to smell the fresh air right? Does this entice you? Leave your comments below!