Gramturismo sez, "A maker in Scotland has created an elaborate, steampunk style hand cranked corkscrew." It's quite an amazing gadget -- talk about thoroughly solving a problem!
(Thanks, gramturismo!)
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7:39 pm Mon
Mar 12, 2012
Over-elaborated rubegoldbergian steampunk corkscrew
The Picard sweater
Chicago's Volante (previously) bills itself as "streetwear for superheroes," and I love their clothes. They've just released an addition to their existing canon of Star Trek-themed, cosplay-adjacent clothes: the Picard Sweater, a stretchy knit tribute to Jean-Luc himself, the perfect thing to wear while you're watching Wil Wheaton host "The Ready Room," which airs after […]
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McMansion Hell awards its annual prize for the best gingerbread McMansion!
Last year, McMansion Hell (previously) inaugurated its annual gingerbread McMansion competition, inviting America's bakers to challenge themselves to build the largest, most ostentatious, most ill-conceived McMansion in gingerbread form.
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Art installation uses science to age e-waste in geological time
Nathaniel Stern writes, "The World After Us: Imaging techno-aesthetic futures (Flickr set) is an art exhibition that asks, 'What will — and what can — happen to our gadgets over geological time?' For the last few years, I have been working scientists to artificially age phones and computers in different ways, growing plants and fungi […]
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3 racks perfect for transporting bikes, skis, & more on the road
Anyone who loves biking, skiing, or snowboarding in the great outdoors knows just how difficult it can be to safely transport your gear—especially during extended trips. These three accessories make it easier than ever to securely attach your gear to your car. So if you’re planning to embark on a outdoor adventure soon, you’d be […]
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Break into the field of AI and Machine Learning with the help of this training
It seems like AI is everywhere these days, from the voice recognition software in our personal assistants to the ads that pop up seemingly at just the right time. But believe it or not, the field is still in its infancy. That means there’s no better time to get in on the ground floor. The […]
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Learn full stack web development with this $13 Javascript course
If you’re looking to build a career in web development, it starts with Javascript. This programming language was there at the golden age of the internet, and it’s still the basis for millions of web pages and apps worldwide. Suffice to say, if you’re a coder who doesn’t know JS yet, you’re not a coder. […]
