On Sept. 19, 1783, paper manufacturers Joseph-Michael and Jacques-Ètienne Montgolfier demonstrated the flight of their hot-air balloon in front of an audience that included King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and 130,000 onlookers. The balloon, a paper-lined silk bag, measured… Read More ›
A head-scratching new quiz has challenged gamers to define a variety of well-known words. Many of these words, such as hapless and bereft, are used in everyday language, while others, including bombastic, aren’t as common. According to the puzzle creator… Read More ›
That is one of the worst things I have ever seen… Click here to watch the video.
Now you know.
Over 15 million players have contributed millions of drawings playing Quick, Draw!These doodles are a unique data set that can help developers train new neural networks, help researchers see patterns in how people around the world draw, and help artists… Read More ›
Anyone who rides the subway is familiar with the standard subway map, a cartoon version of the real thing which is designed to aid the rider through their travels. The geography of the subway is such that there are places… Read More ›
“I have three children, and I’m thinking about their generation and what world we’re going to pass on to them,” Quinn told Mashable’s Maria Gallucci. “I’m worried, I’m very worried.” The hands of his 11-year-old son actually provided the model… Read More ›
Coffee is the universal morning (and all day) pick-me-up and it always seems to makes things better and that’s just the thinking behind studiomateriality’s design of coffix, a coffee shop in Athens, Greece. The quaint space boasts a happy palette… Read More ›
A bit of time needed each day to park, but a perfectly sensible solution.
You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about what that light is… Read More ›
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