and he got very, very, very close to his friend, chomper.ell, this is a video that he just uploaded showing us how they practice learning gator behavior in a pool. >> when you're in a shallow pool, at least you can use your legs to hopefully run away. there's no way you're getting away from a maneater quickly when you're swimming with them. >> they're built for the water. we're not necessarily built for the water. you might be a fast swimmer, but there's no guarantee you'll be able to swim away from this thing. oh, boy. they've got to have the mouth taped shut, right? >> in this case because this is a training session. but he does say it's not foolproof. at any given point, that thing could come loose, so you have to be extremely careful. >> startle the gator by jumping in cannonball style. i'm sure that made his friend feel more comfortable. >> in a way it's a good thing because you never really know what's going to happen. you have to be alert and you have to be aware of anything that can go wrong. >> did you learn that in your last gator

nathan tweeting and he wants to play a game with his good old gator friend, chomper. >> oh boy. nathan. he's going to ride him? >> he's going to ride! >> oh no nathan dude! why? >> i like nathan, too. >> i do, too. >> he does it. >> i snowy. he says he's got 20 years of experience and all that stuff. these animals are much better in the water than nathan is. i hope he's not pushing it too far. >> no. he did it. he's actually ride ging him. they're buddies. maybe you're right. if this gator really wanted to eat him like a dog snack, he probably could do it. >> this gator knows he's in show business, he has a cushy job. i have a great job. all my food comes from this guy, i'm not going to eat him. >>> we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the floating inrument panel. it will show you wh kind of amazing technology we have. i know you're saying, what the heck is that? >> this is the floating instrument panel in the front. the back looks like a long cylinder. >> it is not a submarine? >> no. it is used for oceanic research. the university of san diego's university of oceanograph

this is called the cherry chomper. you put a cherry inside like i have right now and you push down. pit, underneath. it just has this perfect little hole. >> and this is a baggy rack. if you want to use zip lock bags to pour sources, it gives you an extra set of hands. an this is the scrap flap. you can move scraps away. >> and you've done a lot of great things here to add flair. >> the kitchen is often the woman's domain. i do like the measuring spoons that look like engagement ring holders. these are spoons that are fantastic. they're only $9.99. >> i really love these pop art designs. these are so fun. they have little iconic faces. if you're going to store them on the counter, it's going to look a little more chic. >> and you found some great ser serveware. >> this is great for the summer. >> and they're plastic. >> this is a whisk that's collapsable and colorful. in the drawer it saves space. >> great idea. >> this apron has measurements upside down so when you're cooking, you can just look down. >> you put this on and you can it while wearing it. everything's backwards. >> it