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  • Andrea James
    1:00 pm Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    This company makes windows that convert to balconies

    HofmanDujardin makes Bloomframe windows that work like a Murphy bed, opening up into a balcony. The only disconcerting part might be the pane of glass that doubles as a floor.… Read the rest of the article: This company makes windows that convert to balconies

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  • Andrea James
    12:00 pm Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Concise explainer on how lasers clean surfaces

    Laser cleaning clips are almost as satisfying as powerwashing clips, but how to they work, especially on uneven surfaces? Via Tech Insider: P-laser develops and produces industrial laser cleaning equipment.… Read the rest of the article: Concise explainer on how lasers clean surfaces

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  • Andrea James
    11:00 am Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Watch this maker build a gorgeous cedar strip canoe

    Xyla Foxlin and her uncle take just 30 days to create a cedar strip canoe reminiscent of summers with her aunt and uncle. The next 30 days were spend adding… Read the rest of the article: Watch this maker build a gorgeous cedar strip canoe

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  • Andrea James
    10:00 am Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Zak McAllister shows why he won IJA's individual juggling competition

    Professional juggler Zak McAllister choreographed his winning act to a song from Steven Universe. The grace and smoothness of some of these moves is just remarkable. Truly impressive execution. He… Read the rest of the article: Zak McAllister shows why he won IJA's individual juggling competition

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  • Andrea James
    9:00 am Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Poetic Kinetics announced a massive new art project that can include your message for 2020

    Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics is known for enormous shimmering sculptures that float above public spaces. His next project is called Change in the Air, and will include messages you… Read the rest of the article: Poetic Kinetics announced a massive new art project that can include your message for 2020

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  • Andrea James
    8:00 am Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Here's how to make one of those cool illustrated endless cubes

    Endless cards and cubes are a fun papercraft project to do at home, and Elde Art shows how using some fabulous Dragon Ball Z illustrations in the sample. If you've… Read the rest of the article: Here's how to make one of those cool illustrated endless cubes

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  • Andrea James
    7:00 am Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Luck plays a bigger role in success than many would acknowledge

    Successful people typically attribute their success to skill and hard work, but as Veritasium points out, luck is a factor, too. For instance, in many years, 40% of hockey players… Read the rest of the article: Luck plays a bigger role in success than many would acknowledge

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  • Andrea James
    6:00 am Thu, Sep 3, 2020
    Watch these kabuki sniffers, a type of thin curtain rapidly dropped and extracted

    In recent years, the state of the art in highspeed reveals has gone high tech. So-called sniffer effects where a curtain quickly disappears used to be done with ropes, pulleys,… Read the rest of the article: Watch these kabuki sniffers, a type of thin curtain rapidly dropped and extracted

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  • Andrea James
    7:15 pm Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Watch how to make a small forge with a coffee can and common kitchen ingredients

    If you have a medium-sized metal can, flour, corn starch, powdered sugar, baking soda, and maybe some borax, you can make a small forge that will work with a standard… Read the rest of the article: Watch how to make a small forge with a coffee can and common kitchen ingredients

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  • Andrea James
    3:00 pm Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Learn how to jump a ball in billiards

    Florian Kohler from Venom Trickshots and Valerie Bedard demonstrate proper technique for jumping a ball. Valerie uses a jump cue, but it is not a requirement. After attempting to jump… Read the rest of the article: Learn how to jump a ball in billiards

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  • Andrea James
    12:00 pm Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    The guy standing behind this invisibility shield made a few improvements

    YouTuber Randomonium decided to build his own invisibility shield after seeing some examples online. Based on his field testing, he was able to make a few improvements. FYI this was… Read the rest of the article: The guy standing behind this invisibility shield made a few improvements

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  • Andrea James
    10:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Katharina Grosse turned this historic museum floor into a 3D painting

    German artist Katharina Grosse has a current exhibition called "It Wasn't Us" that turned the Historic Hall of Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart in Berlin into a giant colorful… Read the rest of the article: Katharina Grosse turned this historic museum floor into a 3D painting

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  • Andrea James
    10:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Artist Adam Fu has mastered creating neon effects with spray paint

    Art Insider profiled Adam Fu, aka Adam Fukujita, a spray paint muralist who has really figured out the trick to spray paint that looks like neon. Check out his Instagram… Read the rest of the article: Artist Adam Fu has mastered creating neon effects with spray paint

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  • Andrea James
    8:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    This beetle's defenses have a clear windshield and gold pinstriping

    Insect photographer Andreas Kay shot this remarkable golden tortoise beetle. They are not only beautiful, but they also have a number of impressive evolutionary traits. Their feet are really good… Read the rest of the article: This beetle's defenses have a clear windshield and gold pinstriping

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  • Andrea James
    7:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Watch these experts do synchronized Slinky manipulation

    These two guys have a tight routine manipulating black light Slinkies in unison. Hit the CC button for English subtitles. Of course, the undisputed master remains this guy: Image: YouTube… Read the rest of the article: Watch these experts do synchronized Slinky manipulation

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  • Andrea James
    6:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Watch this magician do some pretty good bits with a cigarette

    Mario Lopez appeared on Golden Magic to demonstrate some nice sleight of hand work with a cigarette and other props. Whoever in the control booth decided to cut away to… Read the rest of the article: Watch this magician do some pretty good bits with a cigarette

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  • Andrea James
    5:05 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Just look at this (not very) radioactive banana

    YouTuber Brainiac75 tackles a question that lights up certain corners of the internet: are bananas and macadamia nuts radioactive? Under certain conditions (like burning them), you can up the radioactivity… Read the rest of the article: Just look at this (not very) radioactive banana

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  • Andrea James
    4:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Watch this unbelievable shot at the indoor bowls championships

    Nick Brett somehow managed to thread the needle in this brilliant shot from the last indoor Bowls championship in Paris. The red team had effectively blocked him from a shot… Read the rest of the article: Watch this unbelievable shot at the indoor bowls championships

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  • Andrea James
    3:30 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Guy tricked out his car with infinity tail lights and a Nintendo controller remote

    Steve Molans of Skeptik Innovations and Infinity Illuminations tricked out his 1991 Nissan Skyline GTS-4 with two cool features: infinity mirror tail lights and a remote starter made of a… Read the rest of the article: Guy tricked out his car with infinity tail lights and a Nintendo controller remote

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  • Andrea James
    3:00 am Wed, Sep 2, 2020
    Gabriel Dawe discusses his huge rainbow sculptures made of thread

    Installation artist Gabriel Dawe is known for vibrant works that create rainbows using thread. He sat down with the Smithsonian to discuss his work. Below are some examples of his… Read the rest of the article: Gabriel Dawe discusses his huge rainbow sculptures made of thread

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