Rebecca Escamilla
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An Exploration of the Known and Potential Effects of Marijuana Legalization in the United States
Wired's Data Attack explores the known--and the potential--cultural, financial, and health effects of cannabis legalization.
A Goofy Yet Dapper Colander That Doubles as a Bowler Hat
Weird-stuff retailer Firebox.com has released a goofy yet dapper colander that doubles as a bowler hat. Make sure to remove your washed vegetables before sprucing…
Handmade Ceramic Steins and Mugs Featuring Sigils From the Great Houses in ‘Game of Thrones’
House Lannister Seattle-based ceramic artist Rebekka Ferbrache (previously) creates mugs and steins featuring sigils from the great houses of Westeros in the HBO series Game…
Scythe Beats a Weed Whacker in Grass Cutting Race
A man cutting grass with a scythe totally blows away a man operating a weed whacker in a grass cutting competition at the West Country…
A Water-Repellent Food Packaging Product That Prevents Yogurt From Sticking to the Lid
Toyal Lotus is a water-repellent food packaging product that prevents yogurt from sticking to the lid of its container. Toyal Lotus is made by the…
Chilling New Teaser Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Features a Crashed Star Destroyer and Old Friends
It’s been months since the release of the first teaser for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, and today Disney and Lucasfilm released…
Colorful Candy Sushi Made With Swedish Fish, Rice Krispies Treats, and Other Sweets
Lee Manne of Stieber’s Sweet Shoppe in New York City shared a fun step-by-step tutorial on how to make candy sushi with Helin Jung at…
A Goofy Texting Hat Featuring a Printed-On Face That Lets You Maintain Eye Contact While Texting
The Texting Hat by Brad Hasse (previously) is a goofy hat that features a printed-on face that lets you maintain eye contact while texting. While…
Tiny, Adorable Felted Animal Planters
Ferrara, Italy fiber artist Stella Melgrati crafts tiny, adorable felted bowls that serve as planters to hold succulent and air plants. They are available for…
A Line of Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Flavors Inspired by Henri Matisse’s Cut-Outs
Artist and chef Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams found herself so inspired by Henri Matisse‘s vibrant cut-outs at the Museum of Modern…