Video: How Crayola crayons are made

Puzzling is big business right now, as you might expect. Here's a short video about Buffalo Games, whose sales went from 1 million to 2 million puzzles a month. You'll see every aspect of the puzzle production process, from design (Buffalo has 6 full-time designers), to the overlaying of a cut pattern, to manufacturing. [Via… READ THE REST

Tay Zonday, your meme is ready! This week in Olten, Switzerland, cocoa powder fell from the sky. The strange and delicious phenomena was the result of a ventilation system malfunction at the Lindt & Spruengli confection factory. From UPI: The company said strong winds in recent days caused the powder to spread around the surrounding… READ THE REST

This is the machine ballet of Lego minifigures getting made at a factory in Kladno, Czech Republic. Below, the molds behind a minifig. (New Elementary) READ THE REST

Some people are just soundbar people. And hey, plenty of soundbars are more than serviceable, offering up robust quality sound that makes your favorite TV shows, movies, and video games really pop. But, when you stack a soundbar next to a premium 5.1 surround-sound home theater setup? Well, the results are really night and day. It's kind… READ THE REST

Sometimes, it doesn't feel like being smart and driven gives you a ton of advantage over those who aren't as bright or aren't as motivated. Even though you've worked hard to launch a career, build some positive credit history, or start your journey toward a happy, productive future, the simple fact that you're what Gen… READ THE REST

There's a reason why the Swiss Army knife has been an essential everyday carry item since long before the term EDC was even a thing. It appears to the Boy Scout mentality in all of us, with the utility to pull out a blade, corkscrew, nail file, or practically anything you need at a moment's notice.  That… READ THE REST