Here's a mesmerizing three-minute tutorial on cutting erratic "organic" gears that spin freely despite their odd shapes. After watching it, I was left wondering how you'd make a third (and fourth, and fifth) gear that could mesh with the system without repeating the earlier gear forms, to create an enormous, improbable Rube Goldberg display.
HOWTO: Organic, erratic gears
A much better kitchen sink strainer
This is a post about a lowly kitchen sink strainer. Hear me out. I'm fascinated by what, years ago, I dubbed "homely tools." These are things that we use every day that are so unsexy, so simple and plain, that they fade into the backgrounds of our lives. But they're essential to everyday functioning. One… READ THE REST
The showdown we've all been waiting for: The Three Stooges vs. the Hulk
I hate to be "that guy," but they don't make movies like they used to. Where are comedy road trip films? What happened to the American gangster movie? And above all else, why did they stop making (inset comedy character/duo/trio here) meets (insert famous movie monster here) movies? Outside of Scooby Doo direct to DVD films, comedy… READ THE REST
Pixar's brilliant "Toy Story Window" dioramas
For a limited time leading up to the theatrical release of "Toy Story 4" in 2019, Disney/Pixar created this "Toy Story Window" (トイ・ストーリーの 窓) as part of it's promotional campaign in Japan. Playing off the Japanese shadow puppet tradition (Kagee | かげえ), animated Toy Story character silhouettes are cast onto Shoji like screens, to show… READ THE REST
Invest in your kids' education and those in need with these great e-learning programs
As summer comes to an end, getting your kids excited about their education can be as hard as convincing them to eat some broccoli along with their pizza. But with helpful — and dare we say fun — e-learning programs, your kids can fully immerse themselves in their creativity, critical thinking skills, and more, and they can… READ THE REST
Step out in style with these waterproof hemp sneakers
Being comfortable when you travel is one of the simplest and most important ways to make any trip easier. And by any trip, that means a trip around the world or even a trip to the grocery store. The most effective way to get more comfortable is with a durable, supportive, and ideally stylish shoe. This hemp sneaker has… READ THE REST
Stop losing items to the mattress monster with these bed sheets, on sale during this charity event
We're always looking for ways to make sleep more comfortable and efficient. And when it comes to upping your snooze game, there are a number of ways to do it. Our preferred way to kick your ZZZs up a notch is to ensure your bedding is of superior quality. That's pretty easy and affordable thanks to our Back to Education… READ THE REST
