Did You Know Sticky Notes Were Invented By Accident

There were actually two accidents that lead to the invention of the Post-It note. The first was by Spencer Silver. According to the former Vice President of Technical Operations for 3M Geoff Nicholson (now retired), in […]


The Japanese Dinosaur Prank


Mind Control is Now a Reality: UW Researcher Controls Friend Via an Internet Connection

Okay… as soon as I wrote the title above I thought: “this sounds just like something from the cover of a doomsday supermarket tabloid.” But the thing is, it’s absolutely true. Here’s a rundown of the amazing thing that has happened: Rajesh Rao, a University of […]


Hacking Your Lawnmower


Abstract Explosions in the Sky: Fireworks Shot with a Macro Lens

You know what they say about photographers – it’s not the equipment you have, it’s how you use it… or something like that. Nick Pacione has been using a […]


Craziest Cooking Skills Ever


House on Wheels: Architecture Student Converts Old School Bus Into Modular Living Space
A house on wheels can be an adventure vehicle, a home with a view, or a moveable apartment unit. A recent University of Minnesota architecture graduate took on a unique thesis project when he converted an old school bus into […]


Broken Nose Prank


10 ways to turn your health around before it’s too late

Our bodies can take quite the beating, and it can be quite awhile before our unhealthy ways catch up with us. This leads to a false belief that our bad habits are not affecting us, and […]