The latest Rube Golberg machine is surely an impressive marvel to check out. Its a 300 step machine whose sole purpose is to blow up and pop balloons. I prefer Purdue's one because it actually makes burgers I can eat.

The Society of Professional Engineers did just that with a tribute to over engineering to claim the world record. Its a video worth watching, so we suggest you head to it after the break!  [YouTube via SlashGear]