Why are there no B Batteries?
Why are there no B Batteries? Read more about the unexpected truth about why the B battery size didn’t catch on, in this article.
10 Cheap ways to heat a room
Heating homes can be really expensive. To thoroughly heat your home, you may be advised to optimize your home’s insulation and do a complete overhaul to make your heating system more efficient. Now that can cost a fortune. If you’re not ready for that, it makes sense to do some small yet effective tweaks and…
10 Weird Ways To Use Coca-Cola
[tps_header]Are you a soda addict? Chances are, you’ve heard plenty of people putting down products like Pepsi and Coke for being bad for people. And those detractors have a point: sugary sodas are full of bad-for-you nutrients, chemicals, and weird stuff we can’t pronounce. One way to wean yourself off the soda bottle is to…
10 Horrible Video Game Films That Flopped
[tps_header]Lots of people of all walks of life, living all over the globe, like to play video games or watch movies in their spare time. Some people really, really like playing video games. Some people really, really like movies. And then there are people who LOVE video games, and people who LOVE movies. And when…
What Does The Emergency Brake On The Subway Do?
If you’re one of those people for whom a big sign saying “DO NOT PUSH”, pointing to a red button, makes you want to do nothing but push the hell out of that button, you’ve probably been tempted by the enticing allure of big, red emergency brakes. They’re standard on all New York City…
Are Furbys Really A Threat To National Security?
If you were a kid, or a parent, in the late nineties, you know how popular Furbys were. The little animatronic creatures sold off the shelves faster than stores could stock them, and they topped Christmas wish lists for years. In 1998, 27 million of the little guys were sold in the US. And…
Where Does The Term Spam Come From?
SPAM the meat is a delicious (or disgusting, depending on your personal opinion) treat beloved by Americans for generation, especially Hawaiians. Made by Hormel Foods, it gets its name as a condensed form of “spiced ham” and was created in 1937. But how did the word “spam” become synonymous with chain and advertisement emails…
Concrete Made From Bacteria and Urine: Would You Live in a House Made of It?
A design student at the University of Edinburgh has made a marvelous discovery of using a bacteria and urine component coupled with sand to make up a concrete alternative. The student, Peter Trimble, was in the process of conceiving an idea for an artistic exhibit which was aimed at showcasing sustainability, when he stumbled upon…
Revenge Of The Nerds: How We’ve All Turned A Bit Geek
This chart makes me regret spending so much time in high school desperately trying to hide my geekiest qualities.
Dan Fagerholm’s Hand Drawn Animated Gifts. A delight to watch!
Jamie Beck and Keven Burg are 2 names famous for introducing a technique known as cinemagraph which is used for publishing still images in animated GIF format to give them an amazing look. Dain Fagerholm, a Seattle-based illustrator, has taken this technique to a new level. He has used GIFs to give a 3-D effect…
Kitten Born With Backward Legs. These Images will Definitely Make You Emotional!
All animals that are brought into animal shelters have their own stories. But the story of this kitten, named Stockings, would touch your heart. A Chicago-based shelter had brought this kitten in a miserable condition. It had a birth-defect. Its legs were almost backward, making a “W” formation, making it impossible for the little kitten…
These cool office designs can make even the dullest task fun!
Whenever the word ‘office’ is said, a dull space or a congested cubicle with neutral colors comes into mind. And why not! Most offices in the world have typical designs. You may try to add a little color to them and may try to make them feel like home, but nothing beats the design ideas that…
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