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Misc
In praise of cash
In the economist’s imagining of an idealised free market, rational individuals enter into monetary-exchange contracts with each other for their mutual benefit. One party – called the ‘buyer’ – passes money tokens to another party – called the ‘seller’ –… Read More ›
Micro-Scale Modeling
Joshua Smith, a miniaturist and former stencil artist based in South Australia, constructs tiny, intricate worlds for a living. His work, which exhibits astonishing observational and representational skills, focuses on the “overlooked aspects of the urban environment – such as… Read More ›
Clear Knee Mom Jeans
Slick plastic panels bare your knees for a futuristic feel in tapered and cropped high-waist jeans… More at Nordstrom. Quick before they sell out!
Was the QWERTY keyboard invented by a hustler?
Alternate histories have emerged, mind you, including these Japanese researchers who suggest that telegraph operators had more to do with creating QWERTY than is often acknowledged. David notes that finally E. Remington and Sons, the famous arms makers, bought the rights for… Read More ›
The Shape-Shifting Chair
Is it asking too much for a seating option to be comfortable, stylish and space-saving? Well, that treasured chair that you use as a nightstand might find it challenging to meet those expectations, but this shape-shifting Ollie chair easily hits the mark… Read More ›
How much pee is in our swimming pools?
It is an antisocial act that normally goes under the radar, but many swimmers have long suspected the truth: people are peeing in the pool. Now scientists have been able to confirm the full extent of offending for the first… Read More ›
The TigerMoth Camper Trailer
Lightweight and rugged means the TigerMoth is towable by many 4-cylinder vehicles. With a dry weight of 900lbs, you can tow it almost anywhere in whatever you drive. With built-in electrical, LED lights, 12V outlets, water, and optional solar panels,… Read More ›
IKEA to introduce furniture that snaps together in minutes without requiring tools
I have always liked the pricing and quality of IKEA furniture and this makes it even better.
McGST 