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Crazy custom Japanese scooters
Posted by staff / June 25, 2010Check out this cool collection of stylish customized scooters hailing from the streets of Japan. See a sampling below: See them all at Pink Tentacle. More on autos.
Read MoreCool hoodie with built-in headphones
Posted by staff / June 24, 2010Take your average cozy zip up hoodie, add earbuds in the place of strings, and you’ve got yourself a HoodieBuddie! The fantastic (and affordable) sweater also features a 3.5mm jack in its front right pocket, and is machine-washable. Brilliant. Full story at Like Cool. Love music? So do we.
Read More15 facts about caffeine [infographic]
Posted by staff / June 24, 2010Most of you can’t start your morning without it—but do you really know that much about the coffee you drink everyday? This handy infographic cleverly lays out fifteen facts about caffeine. See a preview below: Full image at Home Owners Insurance. Everything java-related.
Read MoreJaw-dropping hospital bill from Canada
Posted by staff / June 23, 2010And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your healthcare system can do for you—ask why you’re not living in Canada. Remember my trip to Nova Scotia when I thought I was having a heart attack? I experienced Canadian healthcare upfront and personal. My treatment involved three ECGs, one blood test, one chest x-ray, two …
Read MoreScience confirms that men look at crotches
Posted by staff / June 21, 2010How to make a masterpiece out of a piece of paper
Posted by staff / June 20, 2010Check out these impressive artwork sculptures created with nothing but a sheet of paper and a whole lot of patience. Wow. Learn more about the genre and see more photos at 6 Die. More awesome art.
Read More50 amazing photos of animals in camouflage mode
Posted by staff / June 18, 2010It’s tough finding yourself on the lower end of the food chain. But hey, necessity breeds innovation. That’s how these little creatures got to be such effective hiders. See all fifty astonishing camouflage masters at Pxleyes. Love animals? So do we.
Read MoreDeath to the death penalty [video]
Posted by staff / June 18, 2010Digital District produced this beautiful, yet simple anti-death penalty PSA for Amnesty International. Worth a watch, worth a thought. Via BuzzFeed. More legal news and views.
Read MoreCaterpillars use fake eyes to stare down birds
Posted by staff / June 17, 2010A biologist at the University of Pennsylvania may have figured out why hundreds of species of tropical caterpillars display a fascinating variety of eye-like and face-like color patterns—the kinds of designs that scare off insect-eating birds and make a harmless and vulnerable caterpillar look like a poisonous snake. Daniel Janzen believes the decorative defense “constitutes …
Read MoreForget Gatorade, try pickle juice
Posted by staff / June 16, 2010Elite athletes looking to stave off cramps usually reach for a bottle of Gatorade, Powerade, or some other “ade,” but researchers say pickle juice could prove just as effective in battling tightening muscles. In a study comparing pickle juice and water, scientists found that cramps healed 37 percent faster in participants who downed the salty …
Read More10 things you probably didn’t know about Donald Duck
Posted by staff / June 15, 2010Everyone knows little tidbts about Mickey Mouse, but how much do you know about his sailor suit-wearing, pants-less, short-tempered pal Donald Duck? Do yourself a favor, and up your knowledge of the iconic cartoon character with ten fun facts, as presented by the trivia buffs at Answers.com. Donald’s full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck. Donald …
Read MoreINFOGRAPHICS: #WorldCup economics
Posted by staff / June 15, 2010Need a way to intellectualize your World Cup obsession? Mint.com has a fabulous set of infographics that provide an economic perspective on the world’s greatest soccer games. Check out, for instance, the costs and revenues of World Cups over the years; the tournament’s effect on local business and retail; and the money brought in through …
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