Companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Saudi Aramco are ramping up output of plastic — which is made from oil and gas, and their byproducts — to hedge against the possibility that a serious global response to climate change might reduce… Read More ›
Misc
Mind the Gap
Just before Christmas 2012, staff at Embankment Tube station were approached by a woman who was very upset. She kept asking them where the voice had gone. They weren’t sure what she meant. The Voice? The voice, she said. The… Read More ›
Elon Musk wins the ‘Pedo Guy’ case
The Brit’s lawyers talked darkly of the impact of the verdict on the future legal recourse individuals may have to insults posted on social media. And the first major defamation trial to focus on a tweet may indeed set a… Read More ›
Dad Recreates the ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean
A dad in the U.K. might be raising eyebrows for spending a fortune to turn a car into a time machine, but his ride is also the envy of fellow Back to the Future fans around the globe. James Napier,… Read More ›
Ice eggs
Thousands of egg-shaped balls of ice have covered a beach in Finland, the result of a rare weather phenomenon. Amateur photographer Risto Mattila was among those who came across the “ice eggs” on Hailuoto Island in the Gulf of Bothnia… Read More ›
Vintage Electric’s Roadster Bike
Introducing the all new Roadster from Vintage Electric. The next evolution in our electric transportation arsenal. The Roadster takes the premium craftsmanship and performance of the Tracker and raises the bar to further amplify your ride experience… More here. You… Read More ›
Joanne’s Bournemouth Marathon Run for Young Minds Trust
I am running to support a wonderful charity called Young Minds which is true to its word and which can actually help those when they need the help! Please give them the support they need to support the next generation…. Read More ›
Let’s get ready to travellllllllllll!
Travelling on the underground can be a grim experience, but this announcer could make it all worthwhile. Just brilliant!
Children Raised Without Religion Are Kinder And More Empathetic
While most would believe that religion and a higher power breeds a better upbringing, this study seems to indicate otherwise. Led by Professor Jean Decety looked into the perceptions and behavior of various children located in six different countries. They… Read More ›
The most amazing facades in London
As if London’s shopping scene wasn’t appealing enough, the city is full of establishments with strikingly beautiful façades – some of which date back hundreds of years. Whether they belong to artisan cheesemongers, historic perfumers or independent bookshops, these are… Read More ›
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