"This is no amusement park ride…. The aim by removing jockeys is to remove human error from the training of racehorseses."
Behold the horsecoaster
Man wins horse race
There is apparently a horse race in Wales that's been held every year since 1980, pitting human beings against the mighty Equus. And this year, a human actually won, finishing a 22.5-mile race in 2:22:23, with 1000 people and 50 horses behind him. (The best horse came in 2 minutes later.) That winner was a… READ THE REST
This artist attached toy ponies to Portland horse rings
If you've ever come across a tiny horse figurine tethered to a ring on the ground in Portland Oregon, you've likely encountered one of the Portland Horse Rings. These metal rings on the sidewalk remain from a time in history when people traveled around the streets by horse and carriage. In 2005, a Portland resident… READ THE REST
These Icelandic horses will write your out-of-office emails for you
Business Iceland has a fun new campaign to drum up international hype about their delightful little fae-inhabited island nation: outsourcing emails to Icelandic horses while you travel. No seriously they built giant keyboards and let a few Icelandic horses clomp all over the keys, and setup a small form that you can use to get… READ THE REST
The VacOne Air Brewer Uses Vacuum Pressure To Make Perfect Coffee Every Time
For years coffee experts have recommended pourover as the best way to make coffee at home. But now, thanks to an ingenious design that was recently perfected, the traditional pourover has some serious competition. If you're the kind of person who thinks life is too short for bad coffee, say hello to the all-new VacOne… READ THE REST
This iPhone app lets you scan your problems away, and it comes at a discount!
Let's face it. Most people need an assistant. Who doesn't want a little bit of help from time to time with things like organization? Unfortunately, especially with our current technology surplus, it can be a bit easy to fall behind and feel disorganized. When scanning documents, in particular, it can be tough to figure out how to… READ THE REST
Grab a refurbished MacBook for the best of work and play for under $500
Some computers blast their fan the second you open Excel, but not MacBooks. As compact as they are, MacBooks are workhorses you can put through the wringer for years. That's what you'd get if you picked up this refurbished 11.6-inch Apple MacBook Air. For a limited time, this beautifully refurbished laptop is on sale for $499.99, down… READ THE REST
