Brain on the Sistine Chapel?
Janet Sobel was a Ukrainian artist who dripped paint before Jackson Pollock
In this video about Janet Sobel's painting Milky Way, it's noted that she was a pioneer of the paint dripping technique that directly inspired Jackson Pollock. Sobel was a Ukrainian artist who lived from 1893 to 1968 and didn't begin her painting career until she was 45 years old. Although the term "drip painting" may… READ THE REST
Geri Hahn is an artist who can see sound
In What It's Like to See Sound, Geri Hahn explains what her experience of synesthesia is like. Synesthesia is a rare neurological condition that merges and/or combines the senses, such as sound and sight. Hahn describes her experience of sound as "being in the middle of a sandstorm, pelted by sensation". Throughout the video, Hanh… READ THE REST
These 23 forgotten breakfast cereals ring my nostalgia bell
The breakfast cereal aisle is far less colorful and entertaining now than it was when I was a child. Eat This, Not That! covers the devestation pretty well, with this 23 cereal trip down memory lane: ETNT: 5 C-3PO's Star Wars and cereal go hand in hand. In the 1980s, we were all enjoying C-3PO's,… READ THE REST
Save 20% this 4th of July on a roto-molder cooler for your outdoor activities
Plan on spending the day outside? Whether you're at the pool, beach, lakefront, camping, or in your backyard, you'll need a reliable cooler to keep your water and other essential beverages nice and cold. However, not just any cooler will do. You need something durable, heavy-duty, and insulated to ensure everything from water and beer to… READ THE REST
PDFs will never trip you up with app, on sale for under $100 this July 4th
Back in the day, you only needed a handwritten signature and a printer or fax machine to pass along important documents. But with the advent of the internet, more and more communications have occurred online, and you've likely dealt with PDFs since then. The thing is, there seems to be no easy-to-use or affordable PDF software on the market, but… READ THE REST
Get a refurbished MacBook Air this July 4th for over $1,000 off the original price
You might've never realized just how sluggish your old computer was until you upgraded. And suddenly, everything from opening PDF documents to watching your favorite YouTubers on your downtime is a breeze. And if you purchased a particularly efficient laptop like a MacBook, you won't have to deal with stalling and buffering for years to come. However, there's a… READ THE REST
