Lego enthusiasts have implemented three of Escher's optical illusion paintings (including "Ascending and Descending," pictured here), using Lego!
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MC Escher in Lego
Elderly woman hit with recurring subscription after asking voice assistant to say the Hail Mary
An old lady in England got a voice assistant as a gift. A devout Catholic, she asked it to say the Hail Mary. Delighted when it did so, she made it a daily habit. And Amazon was charging her for it, writes Patrick Collinson, her son. She had "unwittingly ordered" a subscription for an app… READ THE REST
California's net neutrality law survives courtroom challenge
As Ars Technica puts it, "ISPs can't find any judges who will block California's Net Neutrality law", and it's not like they haven't been shopping hard. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who voted for federal net neutrality rules in 2015 and opposed their repeal in 2017, applauded yesterday's court decision."This is big. Because when the FCC… READ THE REST
The mystery of ⍼, a Unicode character of unknown purpose
⍼, "RIGHT ANGLE WITH DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW", is a Unicode character of uncertain origin. It may be summoned as the HTML entity ⍼. Jonathan Chan set out to uncover its mysterious purpose, a journey that led way back to Unicode's own antecedents. The meaning of ⍼ will be whatever meaning is assigned by whoever uses… READ THE REST
Color your home impressed with this sweet deal on a neon light
Is your living space a little boring? Trust us — you're not alone. It can be frustrating to come home after a long day of work to a home that, well, lacks pizazz. Perhaps your style is a bit out of touch, or maybe you don't have all the money in the world to spend on… READ THE REST
Upgrade your smoke breaks with this unique glass device
Here's something every smoker knows: While the quality of the product you're enjoying is crucial, the item you're smoking out of also plays a vital role in the enjoyment factor. For many smokers, that means it's necessary to find the perfect tool. That's where the Twisty Glass Slim comes in. This tobacco smoking gadget isn't just sleek… READ THE REST
Experience The Benefits Of A Sauna From The Comfort Of Home With An Infrared Sauna Blanket
If your stress levels are affecting your sleep, you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of adults report symptoms of stress including headaches, tiredness, or sleeping problems. Specifically, 42 percent of Americans said stress has caused them to lose sleep. If you're one of these people, you need to know… READ THE REST
