When it comes to making rope, there's no school like the old school. I love that, despite the advances made in the areas of fabrication and industrial automation, there are still products made using methods that haven't changed in a century. Some things, as this video from How it's Made illustrates, are better off without updates.
Traditional industrial-scale rope-making is all kinds of neat
How dolls were made in 1968
British Pathé TV put out this video about How Dolls Are Made, originally filmed in 1968, and it's quite entertaining. It shows the process of how the heads are assembled,… READ THE REST
Why does foil have a shiny side and a dull side?
Aluminum foil is a household staple with a peculiar characteristic: it has a shiny side and a dull side. But why? Some argue that the shiny side reflects heat better… READ THE REST
Entrancing video shows how highlighters are made
Every year, more than 35 million pens and markers are cranked out at the Faber-Castell plant in Engelhartszell, Austria. The facility also spews forth 250 tons of ink for other… READ THE REST
Severe weather? See it coming with this weather app, now $28 for life
TL;DR: Have a personal weatherman in your pocket with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch. A lifetime subscription is now available for just $27.99 (reg. $199) with code TAKE30 through March 30. Is checking the… READ THE REST
This drop-proof Chromebook is perfect for klutzes, and now it's just $59.99
TL;DR: Save 81% on this durable and dependable Lenovo Chromebook and make it yours for just $59.99 (reg. $328) for a limited time. Fancy yourself a clumsy person? If you're somewhat of a… READ THE REST
Sorry spies! This hidden camera detector is now 33% off
TL;DR: This handy hidden camera detector uncovers cameras, GPS trackers, bugs, and other invasions of your privacy for just $39.99 (reg. $59). These days, hidden cameras come as tiny as 4mm in diameter…… READ THE REST
