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An Illustrated Guide on How to Survive a Lightning Strike by The Art of Manliness
The Art of Manliness and illustrator Ted Slampyak have produced an illustrated guide on how to survive a lightning strike that offers a few tips…
The Importance of Good Dental Hygiene In Preventing Plaque
This wall hanging, found in a dentist’s office, reminds us that good dental hygiene will go a long way to help prevent plaque.
Daughter Catches an Incredible Moment Between Non-Verbal Father with Alzheimer’s and Loving Dog
Lisa Abeyta caught an absolutely incredible moment when her father, who is largely non-verbal due to the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, began speaking clear complete…
Disney Abandons the Old ‘Star Wars’ Expanded Universe, Will Connect All Creative Developments Going Forward
The Star Wars franchise quickly branched out from the original films to other forms of media like comics, books, and even television series. Something called…
An Explanation and Exploration of the Next Generation of Bionics
Bionics designer Hugh Herr discusses bionic limbs, the ways in which the growing field helps people, and how it can and will grow in the…
SciShow Explains Why Swiss Cheese Has Holes
After explaining why feet smell like Doritos, SciShow is taking on its second most-asked cheese-related question: namely, why does the Swiss variety have holes? The…
At What Speed Would You Have to Drive for Rain to Shatter Your Windshield? by xkcd
The latest edition of What if? by xkcd takes a look into the question of how fast someone would need to drive before raindrops began…
Taco Truck Taco Holders That Cradle Your Delicious Tacos for Later Consumption
The Taco Truck Taco Holders by Fred & Friends are a set of two washable food-safe plastic truck trays (salsa red and guacamole green) that…
Marvel Comics Will Be Killing Off Wolverine In September 2014 With the ‘Death of Wolverine’ Miniseries
In September 2014, Marvel Comics will be killing off one of its most beloved characters Wolverine, in the miniseries Death of Wolverine. The four-issue series…
Who’s Your Daddy?, An App for First-Time Fathers That Offers Advice and Tips During Their Partner’s Pregnancy
Who’s Your Daddy? is a pregnancy guide app for first-time fathers from Keith Walsh, Dai Hovey, and B. Laugs. The app offers advice and tips…