Author Archives
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The BlackTea
It was developed by a startup out of Munich, Germany, and it embodies the classic spirit and design of a ’70s Scrambler motorcycle. But instead of spewing hydrocarbon exhaust, it spews electrons instead. (Or more accurately, cycles electrons rapidly through… Read More ›
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I Miss My Sharp Personal Organizer
It explains why I absolutely had to have a personal organizer that opened like a laptop to reveal a screen on the top and a full QWERTY keyboard on the bottom, despite it being far too small to actually use… Read More ›
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Tall people are more at risk of catching coronavirus
University researchers believe taller people may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to their smaller peers. The early findings of a survey of 2000 people in the UK and US suggests that the virus is transmitted via what… Read More ›
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COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than…
COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than: The American Revolution The Battle of Gettysburg The attack on Pearl Harbor D-Day The Korean War The Vietnam War 9/11 The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan *** Combined *** The above was tweeted… Read More ›
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Apple everything
I have found myself using Apple for literally everything tech these days. One thing led to another, to another, and so on to the point that I only just realised what happened. iOS 14 beta offers basic widgets which cannot… Read More ›
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Everything is a cake
Tortik Annushka’s fondant-wrapped desserts more closely resemble luxurious, edible artworks than the buttercream sheet cakes available from grocery bakeries. Based in Moscow, the confectionary designs lavish pastries that mimic a tub of ice cream, asymmetric sculptures, and famous paintings. Each… Read More ›
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A One Dollar Coin
Hand-cut and engraved from the center of the coin, Booteen’s incredibly intricate design features a metal armor glove with decorative, hand-engraved details. The glove is holding onto a sword that seems to be plunged into the side of the coin…. Read More ›
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Taxing online purchases is pointless
Despite opposition from the main trade body for Britain’s biggest retailers, several major high street firms have called for an online sales tax to protect traditional shops. Tesco’s chief executive, Dave Lewis, has called for an “Amazon tax” on online… Read More ›
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Catton Condy by Hussalonia
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12 years followed by 12 weeks
This chart gets me every time: Internet shopping has grown more in the past 12 weeks than it did during the last decade. The original tweet is here. That is a HUGE jump in such a short time, but the… Read More ›
