Even though now I know how it's done, that food still looks so damned delicious. (via Kottke)
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7:13 am Fri
Nov 30, 2018
Wild tricks advertisers use to make food look appealing
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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Seaweed-fed sheep belch less methane
North Ronaldsay, a remote island in the Orkney archipelago off Scotland’s northern shore, long ago built a flint wall to keep sheep close to the shore and away from the cows’ grazing land. Since then, the sheep have adapted so well to beach life they only eat seaweed, and scientists have found they belch less […]
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Gin yogurt criticized
A doctor in Britain leveled a complaint against food company Müller over its latest product, yoghurt flavored to taste like gin cocktails and containing a small amount of alcohol. The yoghurts, which were launched last year, contain 0.5% gin. A spokesperson for the yoghurt maker said the product was fat-free, high in protein and contained […]
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Protect your eyes from screen fatigue with these blue light blocking glasses
We’re all guilty of constantly staring at a variety of screens throughout the day. The only problem is that the blue light that’s emitted by most electronics — and even energy-efficient lightbulbs — is notoriously bad for our eyes and, subsequently, our health. Here are three glasses that offer superior protection for your eyes both […]
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Score of 2TB of cloud storage plus organization for just $49
From OneDrive to Slack, there are numerous ways to store files online. Because many platforms offer a certain amount of free storage, it makes sense to mix and match. However, spreading your files across multiple apps can make things very confusing. Rethink Files offers a simple solution. By connecting to all your other cloud storage […]
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This smart golf simulator lets you practice your swing at home
Winter can be a difficult time of year for golfers. Between the freezing temperatures and frequent snow showers, maintaining your handicap can seem almost impossible. When the fairways are frozen solid, the PhiGolf simulator lets you practice at home. This device captures every nuance of your swing to provide virtual coaching. Better still, you can […]
