Randal Munroe nails it again in an XKCD installment that expresses the likelihood that your houseguests will be able to connect to your wifi (I confess to having been the "firmware" guide — but also, having been reminded to do something about my own firmware when other difficult houseguests came to stay).
Houseguests, technological literacy, and the goddamned wifi: a single chart
At JR's Appliance Museum, the hot dog electrocutor can fry five wieners at once
JR's Appliance Museum—aka the "The World's Largest Small Electrical Appliance Museum"—looks super cool, and I'm putting it on my Roadside Attraction bucket list. The museum is located in Diamond, Missouri.… READ THE REST
The Doo Dah Parade is the "twisted sister of the conventional Rose Parade"
I was taking a walk in Pasadena the other day and saw a sticker that read "The Doo Dah Preservation Society." I was intrigued by the name of the society… READ THE REST
Please leave this new family alone. They are begging you.
Recently, a friend shared a postcard they had received in the mail—it was a photo of a serious-looking family with the headline, "NEW FAMILY ON ST JOHNS PL." The postcard… READ THE REST
Treat the culinary master in your life with this exclusively-priced set of knives for $89.97 this holiday
TL;DR: Every passionate home cook or aspiring chef needs a knife set that can handle every cutting task. Save 64% off on this 5-piece knife set made from Damascus stainless steel today… READ THE REST
Give your fingers a break & eliminate hand cramps with this $9.99 Bluetooth Remote Control
TL;DR: Glide through apps, take pics, and zoom through pages with the Bluetooth Remote Control for only $9.99 (Reg. $19) and save nearly $10. Has your thumb been crying out for help? Carpal… READ THE REST
Give the gift of knowledge & power with a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for only $149.97
TL;DR: The Babbel Language Learning Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) is the perfect gift for the frequent traveler, student, or person interested in self-improvement, and it's only $149.97 (Reg. $599) until 11:59 PM on… READ THE REST
