Great idea, but the exposed, uncovered chain and gears right near the rider scares the hell out of me. Guaranteed to inflict some serious, flesh-removing injuries sooner or later.

A not-so-cool looking but functional alternative with likely much better range can be purchased for $220: http://www.amazon.com/Razor-E300S/dp/B0085HM3VE/

Thanks to my multiple-layout typing, I actually know the trick to being able to switch your motor controls back and forth. What you need is strong contextual hints. The fewer visual, tactile, etc., differences, the harder it is for you. If the reverse-steering bike was dramatically different than every normal bike, it would be much easier to switch between them. But since it's practically identical to regular bikes, it's vastly harder for your mind to distinguish when to apply each different motor skill pathway.

I'd try modifying the reverse-geared bike with drop/racing handlebars, painted a unique color, hornless seat, streamers, etc. In fact starting with a recumbent bike would probably work pretty well. Alternatively, you could (probably) manage it by only ever riding your reverse-geared bike on one or two certain road/trail/paths, and NEVER riding a regular bicycle down those same locations. If they are sufficiently obviously different than each other, you won't get confused.

Propeller-driven fighter planes had similar issues. The centrifugal force of the spinning prop and heavy rotary engine meant the controls responded 90 degrees offset. Lots of pilots crashed for no other reason than being unable to re-train their reflexes.

Nothing to do with Disney... Somebody just doesn't know how to Photoshop. They give them the waistline of 15 year-old girls, yet leave them with the shoulders of an NFL linebacker. The comments on the article are great.

I'd much rather see the far-more compact "GiraDora" go into production (assuming it cleans well and sells for a modest price). It's foot-powered, doubles as a seat, and only the size of an ice-chest: http://www.behance.net/gallery/GiraDora-human-powered-washer-spin-dryer/4519945

But you don't have to wait... you can get manual washers right now. Unfortunately it is hand- (not foot-) powered, but available for just $51: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C8HR9A/

Even here in the 1st world, they seem like a great idea for laundry needs in an off-grid cabin, trailer camping, maybe even longer-term car camping, or similar.

Matinee (1993) is a great film along the same lines. All about mocking bad 60s movies, with all the seat-buzzers, "RumbleRama" and other effects theaters tried using to avoid obsolescence to TV. Just happens the film is being debuted in Florida right during the Cuban missile crisis, which makes for a strange mix of topics, and a great, one-of-a-kind film. Starring John Goodman. Try not to confuse it with the other films using the same title.

One of the primary causes of regurgitation is handling a snake too soon after it has eaten. The general consensus is give the snake at least 48 hours after it has eaten its meal before you handle it. It seems for the first 48 hours after eating, a snake feels particularly vulnerable to attack, so when it is handled it is much more likely to regurgitate its meal so it can flee.
http://pet-snakes.com/regurgitation-snakes

"This video removed by the user." and the "YouTube Link" doesn't link anywhere.

Look into going by train if its at all possible. Traveling by train is like spending the day in the park. Everyone is relaxed, casually walking around meeting and talking to people. Seats are huge and comfortable and there's usually plenty of empty ones around. There's enough cargo space to carry-on a damn motorcycle. You can even get off and go for a 10 minute walk outside, about every hour if you'd like (big deal for smokers). Free parking. Heavy-duty climate controls keeps it more comfortable than your house. Almost no lines or security checks. Good chance of electrical outlets at your seat. No problem bringing a big cooler full of your own food & drinks. Plenty of big bathrooms. Extremely quiet and smooth ride, without the ear-destroying whining of turbines. And none of the sudden acceleration, altitude changes, banking turns, high and low G-forces, etc., you get when flying. In fact much less sense of motion than riding in a car or a bus. Instead of being the worst part of your trip that people just tolerate, it's one of the high-points you'll look forward to.

While this guy is clearly crazy (if not fake) I've seen more than my share of bad parents, who leave their kids outside unsupervised for hours on end, and SCREAMING at the top of their lungs while they play, often right next to their neighbors' (open) windows, for no good reason, going pretty late into the night.

Instead of building a mini-house, most people just buy a cheap old trailer and put it in the back yard of a friend or family member's house. Not usually allowed by zoning, but incredibly common. Only costs $50 to rent a truck to move the trailer once, if you don't already have a vehicle.

I just went on craigslist and found an older 20' travel trailer going for $800, which is just about the same sqft'age as this mini-house. Seller says it's in good condition, but even if not, there are LOTS of other choices out there, and they're not difficult to repair.

I think Easter Island deserves the title of most-remote human settlement, by just about every measure I can compare: the nearest town with a population of over 50 is Rikitea, on Mangareva (est. 1,230), which is 2,606 km (1,619 mi) away. The nearest continental point lies in central Chile, 3,512 kilometres (2,182 mi) away.

Tristan da Cunha is just 2,000 kilometres (1,243 mi) from Saint Helena (population 4,000+), and of course just 1,750 miles (2,800 km) away form Cape Town on the African continent.