Asteroid 2018 VP1, dubbed the “Election Day Asteroid” because it’s scheduled to graze Earth on November 2nd, has a slim chance of entering Earth’s atmosphere, and even if it does it will disintegrate before impact. But Oreo isn’t taking any… Read More ›
Misc
When was a word first used in print?
When was a word first used in print? You may be surprised! Enter a date below to see the words first recorded on that year… More here. Thanks to Bob. A fun resource.
Halloween Decorations Of The Year 2020
Before you set out on a mission to browse the attic for the same Halloween decoration props you reuse every year and pretend they’re still as good as in 2015, let me tell you something. The world has changed. Things… Read More ›
Should you share it?
The best way for you to help reduce misinformation online is to avoid sharing it. But can you tell the difference between social media posts that are false or misleading and those that are credible? More here. I was surprised… Read More ›
How Brands Get You To Buy
Apple, Tesla, Disney. Amazon & Wal-Mart. Even budget hotels and luxury resorts – they all know secrets about our buying styles; what’s most important to us when we’re deciding to buy. The help drive our decisions with specific marketing levers… Read More ›
Naked Eye 3D
Samsung LED cube display to Chengdu, China. Can’t remember where I got this from, but it is so impressive.
Molly and the possum
Molly was grieving for her dead puppies and ended up finding a possum that needed her just as much. What a remarkable story.
Man dies after eating bag of licorice every day for a few weeks
A Massachusetts construction worker’s love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of balance and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop,… Read More ›
TypingTest
This makes for a fun exercise to test your typing speed. Sadly, I ended up with a poor 38 words per minute, but then again I do only use two fingers. Thanks to Kirk for the link.
When you browse Instagram and find former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s passport number
So you know when you’re flopping about at home, minding your own business, drinking from your water bottle in a way that does not possess any intent to subvert the Commonwealth of Australia? It’s a feeling I know all too… Read More ›