Even though now I know how it's done, that food still looks so damned delicious. (via Kottke)
Wild tricks advertisers use to make food look appealing
Take a trip to the sushi university
One of the worst sins a person commits while traveling is staying on the beaten path. Some travelers—Americans—venture into a new land and play it safe. Instead of exploring and discovering the unique elements of a foreign culture, they stay within the guardrails of their sojourn by visiting the most obvious tourist attractions. I've even… READ THE REST
These food ingredients make your mouth feel numb, shocked, or buzzed with a vibrator
Certain plant-based ingredients contain compounds that make your mouth feel numb or buzzy when you eat them. Sichuan (or Szechuan) pepper husks contain a compound called sanshool thay "makes it feel like there's a continuous tactile stimulation while you're eating it, which accounts for that buzzing sensation many people report," according to Dennis Lee's article… READ THE REST
Snoop Dogg may soon sell "Snoop Doggs"
In a 2006 segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Snoop Dogg watched video of hot dog manufacturing, afterwards proclaiming: "Oh, cuz, I ain't never eating a motherfucking hot dog. Uhg! Every time I see a motherfucker at a barbecue with a plate with a hot dog on it, I'm knocking that shit out of his hands." Clip… READ THE REST
IT hopefuls are digging these online cybersecurity courses
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's only so much side-hustling you can do in one lifetime — perhaps it's about time you chose a career that has great earning potential you can really enjoy, like cybersecurity.… READ THE REST
This online protection may as well be the next big digital superhero
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When you were a kid, your parents used to tell you to be wary of pickpockets and stranger danger lurking around every corner. While these things may still be around today, you have… READ THE REST
No matter how bad your day gets, at least you'll never have slow WiFi with this gadget
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Whether you're in the middle of playing a game or trying to get through a slew of work emails in your home office, a lagging internet connection is enough to make you want… READ THE REST
