Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from the 6th – 12th February 2017. In 2017, the aim of our week is to encourage everyone — adults and children alike — to spread a little kindness. We’ve all known someone… Read More ›
Misc
The longest flight
It flies from its base in Doha, Qatar, in the Middle East all the way to Auckland, New Zealand, a distance that makes it the longest scheduled flight ever in terms of time spent in the air. The outward journey… Read More ›
The Audi rocking horse
Whoever gets this for their kid is the coolest parent ever! The rocking horse is often the first driver-like experience we all have as little ones. Another unforgettable experience is the first time we sit in our mom or dad’s… Read More ›
Incredible Toothpick Sculptures
With all the options for dental picks and single-use floss loops on the market, very few people use toothpicks to actually pick their teeth anymore. While this drop in demand could have easily spelled death for the toothpick industry, it… Read More ›
Why are the legends winning in tennis again?
Back in 2002, the big servers suddenly disappeared at Wimbledon. Everything was slowed down and we saw a massive change in the game which suited those who played with skill over power, arguably one that suited the younger players…. Read More ›
Are you following James Blunt?
With his unique mix of brutal self-deprecation, even more brutal comebacks, and gloriously filthy ripostes, James Blunt has a Twitter game that contrasts spectacularly with his gentle song lyrics… More at Mashable. He is not the best singer in the… Read More ›
Who invented Monopoly?
I love Monopoly and likely because it can become completely hateful if a game goes on forever.
Ray Wilson
Of the nine surviving members of the ’66 World Cup final team, three have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The others are Peters, 73, and Nobby Stiles, 74. The Wilson family support ‘Team Dementia Friends’, a campaign promoted by Alzheimer’s Society… Read More ›
Painting with pixels
The Grid game tries to bring that level of beauty to physical gaming. The objective is to score as many points placing tiles along the way (a little like Scrabble), but as the game develops, it starts becoming quite a… Read More ›
Non-browning apples
The first genetically modified apples will go on sale in the US next month, according to agricultural site Capital Press. The fruit, produced by Okanagan Specialty Fruits and sold under the brand name Arctic Apples, were approved by the USDA… Read More ›
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