This hydrophobic sand doesn't get wet -- it was invented to soak up oil-spills, and now no one really knows what to do with it.
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Jan 21, 2008
Waterproof sand won't get wet
PlayStation 5 announced and detailed
PlayStation 5 is coming for winterval 2020, and will have … drum roll … USB-C.
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Le Creuset announces a line of high-end Star Wars cookwear
French company Le Creuset has announced a line of its signature enameled cast-iron cookwear themed after the Star Wars franchise; it's expensive even by Le Creuset standards, and a few of the pieces are uninspired messes, but the Han Solo in Carbonite roaster ($450), the R2-D2 Mini Cocotte ($30) and the Porg Pie Bird ($25) […]
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Subtle problem with bayonet design
The bayonet on the MAS-36 rifle seems a straightforward, no-nonsense design. But there’s a problem with it: bored soldiers.
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Hook up to clean energy with this digital power company
There’s overwhelming support for clean energy, and the planet is giving us more reasons to invest in renewable power sources with every passing year. Even in the most inhospitable areas, wind and solar can provide a good chunk of our power, if not all of it. So why aren’t we all taking advantage of it? […]
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Save 25% on this streaming service that hosts over 2,000 documentaries
Hey, we love Netflix and Hulu, but let’s face it: The whole setup doesn’t exactly encourage active viewing. For all the binge-watching we’ve done, it’s tough to expand our horizons or learn anything new – except for how many episodes of “The Office” it takes to make us fall asleep. It was only a matter […]
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This kit turns your drill into a high-powered cleaning tool
Still using elbow grease to clean the sinks, tubs and other grimy surfaces around your house? Save your elbows, and some time. If you’ve got a power drill, the RevoClean® 4-in-1 Drill Brush Cleaning Kit will instantly turn it into a professional scrubber that can tackle any stain on any surface. Attach the 4″ nylon […]
