Author: staff
Fashion plates featuring Western women’s styles from 1784-1970
Posted by staff / July 28, 2017What was so different about women’s clothing in 1814 and 1845? That question would once have taken a bit of digging for an answer, but thanks to this collection of fashion plates, we know a fashionista of 1845 wouldn’t have been caught dead in an empire waistline frock. Full story at Imgur via Neatorama. Fashion …
Read MoreConstruction workers play painful prank on coworker
Posted by staff / July 28, 2017When someone asks you to see who can kick the piece of copper pipe the farthest, always go first, a lesson one construction worker learned the really hard way.
Read More“Despacito” by the numbers
Posted by staff / July 24, 2017“Despacito” appears to be the song of summer, but just in case you were in doubt, here’s a quick look at the numbers behind the smash hit.
Read MoreA pair of Klezmer-lovin’ dolphins
Posted by staff / July 23, 2017For humans, the clarinet isn’t quite as sexy as the sax, but for dolphins, it’s perfect for a sing-a-long.
Read MorePaddle-wheel gets truck out of a sand dune
Posted by staff / July 22, 2017Most drivers don’t have to worry about getting stuck in a sand dune rolling around town, but should a sandstorm head your way, here’s an idea to keep in mind.
Read MoreThe history of hobo signs
Posted by staff / July 21, 2017The low-tech alternative to Google Maps.
Read MoreHow to fake a drone shot
Posted by staff / July 20, 2017Drone shots are all the rage for capturing unique images of crowds, events, and anything else that benefits from an elevated vantage point, yet restrictions mean they’re not always welcome.
Read MoreWhat happens when 100 graffiti artists decorate a school
Posted by staff / July 20, 2017To put it simply, the result is stunning.
Read MoreWhat happens in the brain when we pay attention
Posted by staff / July 17, 2017From our earliest years in school, we’re told to “Pay attention!” What does that mean, though, when it comes to what’s happening in our brains?
Read MoreInteractive periodic tables explains how each element is used
Posted by staff / July 17, 2017The Periodic Table of Elements becomes far easier for laymen to understand when we can see how each element is used.
Read MoreTED: Why focusing on fears is more powerful than focusing on goals
Posted by staff / July 15, 2017How often have you been frozen by fears you couldn’t quite put a finger on? Perhaps it was asking someone out or applying for that dream job, but that fear kept you from trying and, hence, succeeding.
Read MoreThe stories behind the 100 greatest props in movie history
Posted by staff / July 14, 2017Naming our favorite stars or favorite movies is no big deal, but have you ever seriously thought about your favorite prop?
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