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The History of the Band-Aid and How It Was Invented
The third installment of the TED-Ed series “Moments of Vision” by filmmaker Jessica Oreck focuses on the history of the Band-Aid and how it was…
How to Build a Pokémon GO Egg Incubator
On a recent episode of the AWE Me show DIY Prop Shop, host Odin Abbott demonstrated how to build your own version of the egg…
Star Trek: The Next Generation Bluetooth Communicator Badge
ThinkGeek is featuring a Star Trek: The Next Generation Bluetooth communicator badge that comes equipped with a “built-in microphone for hands-free calling” and “plays the…
A Case for Why Transistors Are the Invention That Most Changed the World
Real Engineering made a case for why transistors are the invention that most changed the world, even ranking the electron component above the mastery of fire.…
Fan Builds Incredibly Detailed Version of Guy-Manuel’s Robotic Daft Punk Helmet
Mike (a.k.a. “Future Guy Mike”) of Love Props and his Uncle George spent nearly two years designing, building and programming an incredibly detailed version of…
A Tiny Little Dog Playfully Leaps Into His Custom Ball Pit In Pursuit of a Favorite Toy
A tiny little Morkie (combination Yorkie and Maltese) named Wicket spends his fun-filled days repeatedly leaping into a ball pit.
Coyote Peterson Encounters the Spiky Regal Horned Lizard That Gave Him His Name
While exploring the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Brave Wilderness host Coyote Peterson happily encountered a sand-colored,spiky regal horned lizard who didn’t seem to be too…
Handy Beer Mug With a Sloped Edge for Better TV Viewing While Drinking
NPW has created a very handy beer mug that features a sloped edge for better television viewing while drinking a frosty beverage. It is available…
How Disney•Pixar Got Messy While Crafting the ‘Dirty Hairy People’ for ‘Brave’
Disney•Pixar has released a new video that gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how their talented team of filmmakers got their hands messy while crafting…
The Reasons Other People’s Farts Smell Worse
In an episode of Today I Found Out, Simon Whistler explains the reasons why other people’s farts smell worse, and why people can’t tickle themselves.…