Jan 3, 2008 5:35 AM

Five for Fighting 1/3/08

* The physics of flying carpets * These sci-fi gadgets fit in your pocket * NSA’s crypto stings * Army hearts videogames * Prankster plays Bhutto’s son on Facebook (High five: Cryptome)

* The physics of flying carpets
* These sci-fi gadgets fit in your pocket
* NSA's crypto stings
* Army hearts videogames
* Prankster plays Bhutto's son on Facebook

(High five: Cryptome)

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