Back of Your Hand is a fun browser game that tests how well you know the streets of a particular city or area. Apparently for me, the answer is not very well. I blame it on Google Maps and Waze.
Fun browser game tests how well you know your geographic area
Google Maps is turning the world into one huge SimCity model
Coming soon to Google Maps — a new way to navigate cities in the form of highly detailed digital models that look like 3D movies. Here's how "Immersive View" is described on the Google Blog: Thanks to advances in computer vision and AI that allow us to fuse together billions of Street View and aerial… READ THE REST
Site maps the abandoned railroads of America
Abandoned Rails maps thousands of miles of abandoned routes, complete with photos and articles about the history of America's railroads. For example, check out the West End Branch, abandoned only a few years ago, one of the many rusting lines across the country which always strike me as potential elements of passenger light rail services… READ THE REST
Structurally deficient bridges in Pittsburgh, mapped
Bad Bridges is a Glitch app that lets you "find out how many bridges you cross while traveling around Pittsburgh"—oftentimes many—and which of them are structurally deficient—also many. Creator Rainy Sinclair: "I made it on @glitch using publicly available data from @PennDOTNews, the google maps API, and some super hacky javascript." For example, getting from… READ THE REST
Life can get busy, but SeaBear can satisfy your appetite anywhere you go
When you live your life on the go, finding time to cook is challenging. You might resort to unhealthy and unappetizing snacks just to make it through the day. It doesn't have to be that way, though. You can devour quality meals that require barely any prep. In fact, you can even have great seafood… READ THE REST
Be the life of the party everywhere you go with the Muff 'Spender
If you like to live by the phrase "work hard, play hard," then Muff Waders has the perfect product for you. This lifestyle brand was started by Taylor "Earl" Nees, who defines himself as a simple man who enjoys "fishing, hunting, playing sports, drinking beer, chasing girls, and loving life." He and his business partner Garret… READ THE REST
Give Your Brain The Fuel It Needs With These Scientifically Formulated Nootropic Drinks
Want to give your brain a boost? Want to overcome mental blocks and brain fog? Think clearly? Stop procrastinating? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might want to try something a little more advanced than coffee, colas, and energy drinks. Those things are great for a little jumpstart every once in… READ THE REST
