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Epic Rube Goldberg machine

National Geographic built an amazing Rube Goldberg machine.

The contraption was contstructed to celebrate the TV channel's upcoming lineup of shows.

The used nine globes, three tires, a Volkswagen Beetle, bowling pins, and a variety of everyday objects to build a 4-tonne scientific contraption with 38 triggers and 71 moving pieces.

Also today on Trending Now, Charlie day recalls on The Late Show with David Letterman how a positive review from Paul Newman kept him from quitting acting. Chris Pine and Jimmy Kimmel talk about their mutual love of fly fishing and Chris reveals why his trip to New Zealand was a bust. Nick Jonas has got some very revealing photos in a new magazine, and Ellen asked him all about them. And, Jimmy Fallon and Reese Witherspoon take turns singing classic Christmas carols where the lyrics have been replaced by random words.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

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