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For 5000 years, Europeans built huge magnificent cities, and lived in them, just to burn them to the ground every 75 years. People in current-day Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and the area, intentionally set their settlements on fire between 7000-2000 BC, for reasons still being researched.
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For 5000 years, Europeans built huge magnificent cities, and lived in them, just to burn them to the ground every 75 years. People in current-day Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and the area, intentionally set their settlements on fire between 7000-2000 BC, for reasons still being researched.
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Spiderman has been popular for decades, so I guess it only makes sense that scientists think there’s probably a market out there for sticky pads that would let people climb a wall.
Like a gecko (or a spider).
Now, it appears they’ve done it – and that the product might be mass produced very soon.
Engineers have been able to replicate the way that geckos seem to deft gravity, but until recently, the process has been too difficult and expensive to mass produce. Tiny hairs are the key – geckos have ridges on their toes that are covered with flat extensions called fibrils or setae. These “hairs” have a surface attraction to the atoms in solid objects, and when enough of them are packed in a tight space (like on a toe), they can hold up the lizard’s body weight.
To disengage, they simply change the angle their foot meets the wall (or ceiling).
Humans, of course, have a much larger body mass to hold up, and since our hands and feet are a relatively small portion of that, covering those in fibrils wouldn’t work. Instead, scientists have made oversized pads that fit over your hands and feet – about 10x the size of your hand.
In the past, researchers tried filling the templates with liquids that formed a polymer when set, but the process proved too arduous and costly to mass produce. The military has also been researching the possibility of climbing people, but their methods and costs are classified.
Recently, though, Dr. Michael Varenberg of the Georgia Institute of Technology found that pouring the polymers onto a smooth surface, then imprinting it with a shaped press after partially set, actually works better.
“Molding techniques are expensive and time-consuming processes. And there are issues with getting the gecko-like material to release from the template, which can disturb the quality of the attachment surface,” he said in a statement.
They believe that, aside from a market with people who want to try climbing vertical surfaces, the pads could have many practical applications with innovations like robot cleaners and production lines.
“With the exception of Teflon, it will adhere to anything. This is a clear advantage in manufacturing because we don’t have to prepare the gripper for specific surfaces we want to lift,” Varenberg explained. “Gecko-inspired adhesives can lift flat objects like boxes then turn around and lift curved objects like eggs and vegetables.”
So, okay fine. They’ve come up with some real applications for the product (which I’m sure helped with funding!), but let’s face it.
We all just want to try our hand at being Spiderman.
I mean. I don’t want to fight anyone or anything, but climbing walls would be pretty cool.
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Racing frantically through breakfast every morning will be easier now with the help of little cars and trucks made out of waffles.
CucinaPro has come out with a cool new way to fuel your day–a waffle maker that turns your favorite pancake batter into little Hot Wheels looking waffles.
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It works just like a normal, boring old waffle maker. Pour the batter into the non-stick molds and, then, vrooom! A plateful of fun that will wake you out of your Ford siesta.
After you pop them out of the garage–er, waffle maker–you’ll see seven different makes and models to butter and syrup.
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As you can imagine, the appliance speedily sold out on Amazon where the Cars & Trucks Waffle Maker was listed for $42.95.
But don’t let that drive you away. Get on the list so you’ll be able to enter the expressway to morning fun as soon as it becomes available again.
I mean… what kid wouldn’t love this? Wait… what PERSON wouldn’t love this? These are insanely cool!
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If cars aren’t your thing, you can also get a dinosaur maker. Either way, the reviews of both makers are excellent with some users advising cooking spray to ensure all the little shapes emerge perfectly.
Rumor has it the company tried to make a motorcycle waffle maker but the pancakes wouldn’t stay right side up. They were…two tired.
Okay, so that was horrible… but I want to see you do better. Tell me your favorite joke in the comments!
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No parent plans on getting into a car accident with their kids, but the reality is that these occur nonetheless. Parents who have children with health issues may not be in a position to do much for their children once ambulances arrive.
But one enterprising mom, Natalie Bell, created a seat cover that could potentially help children get better healthcare in a worst-case scenario. Hailing from Victoria, Australia, Bell thought of what would happen to her daughter, who has a cochlear implant.
Her Facebook post explains more,
“I always wonder what would happen if I was in a car accident with my daughter in the car and I was unable to let the doctors know that my daughter could not have a MRI due to having a cochlear implant, now I don’t need to worry about that with these seat belt covers.
These can be made for any special needs that the medical team will need to know if you are unable to tell them.”
Check ’em out!
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But Bell thought of children who have other conditions, so she got to work and created seat covers for children with disabilities as well.
The idea took off and Personalised by Nat was born! She’s designed other products, such as keychains that also provide essential information.
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Bell created this seat cover for children who are deaf.
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And this one, which is specific about cochlear implants:
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She even came up with a seat cover that can ensure service dogs stay with their owners.
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Seat covers like this are simple, but can help medical staff in case parents or guardians can’t answer questions about their child.
What did you think of these seat covers? Do you know about other helpful tools that can help parents communicate in a jam?
Please, do share in the comments!
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The press loves a titillating expose about a famous person. As far back as the Roman Empire, writers were penning books revealing all of the rumors and secrets behind palace doors – people just love to read about famous people’s kinks and quirks.
You’ve probably never thought about Marie Curie as anything other than a scientific genius, discoverer of radium and polonium, and two-time Nobel Prize winner, but that’s only because your high school history teachers only relay that sort of important-but-boring information.
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If your history class was being taught by a reporter from TMZ, you would have heard about how, in 1911, the Polish born mother and scientist found herself smack dab in the middle of a sex scandal.
Her husband, Pierre Curie, had perished in a carriage accident in 1906. Marie had taken up with one of his former students, a married physicist named Paul Langevin. They were holed up in a Paris love nest when his wife had one of those feelings and hired an investigator to break in and steal letters that ended up being incriminated.
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They leaked them to the press, and the French newspapers could not get enough. Xenophobia ran high at the time and they painted her as not only a home-wrecker, but a Jew (she wasn’t), and things got quickly out of hand. When she returned home from a conference in Belgium to find her home surrounded by an angry mob, she packed her daughters and fled to a friend’s.
Langevin was keen to defend his lover’s honor. He challenged one of the newspaper’s editors to a duel, though no shots were fired at their meeting.
Albert Einstein weighed in, arguing that Curie “has a sparkling intelligence, but despite her passionate nature, she is not attractive enough to represent a threat to anyone.”
That same year, at the height of the scandal, Marie won her second Nobel Prize. She attended the ceremony even though the committee suggested she skip it. Through it all, she remained dedicated to science, and eventually the whole melee died down.
She died in 1934, succumbing to illnesses caused by her continued exposure to radioactive materials. Almost 100 years later, her notebooks and other belongings are too radioactive to touch – and scientists estimate that will be the case for another 1500 years.
Personally, I think she would appreciate us remembering her entire life, and not just the work that she lived and died for. Telling stories like this one are important reminders that people are humans, as well as historical figures, and that even though she contributed enormously to science, she was also a woman.
More history teachers should get on board, I swear.
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Ever since robotics company Boston Dynamics revealed its extremely lifelike efforts around 10 years ago, people have been fascinated.
Some people tend toward terrified while others are too busy clapping to wonder whether or not they should be, but across the board, we just can’t get enough of the videos showcasing what these robots are capable of.
In the years since their reveal, Boston Dynamics has begun leasing out its Spot (the dog) robots, and they’re now being used to patrol oil rigs, assist law enforcement, and help on construction sites.
Now, they’re also working in Boston hospitals, helping doctors and nurses communicate with highly contagious patients. They’re hopeful that soon the robots might be able to assist with taking vitals, as well.
That sounds awesome, but people in Singapore are less sure about the Spot robotic dog being used in their parks to encourage people to keep the appropriate social distance.
The robot dog has been assigned to patrol the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio park in Singapore.
“Let’s keep Singapore healthy,” the robot says (yes, says) as it trots by people sitting innocently on a bench. “For your own safety, and those around you, please stand at least one meter apart. Thank you.”
Which is yes, a bit freaky.
People are worried the robot might be collecting personal information on the people it admonishes, but the government denies there’s any truth to that concern.
There’s a plus side, too – the robot doesn’t hassle people of color disproportionately, either.
What are your thoughts? Love it? Hate it? Squick you out?
We want to hear about it in the comments!
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You’ve probably heard the term “Hollywood ending” before.
It’s when everything gets wrapped up in a perfect bow and the conclusion of a movie and everyone lives happily ever after.
Well, not all movies end like that. In fact, some end very unexpectedly and filmgoers can get really pissed off.
You’re about to see what I’m talking about when you read these responses from people who hated the way a movie ended.
Here’s what folks on AskReddit had to say.
“The Devil Inside, the movie was basic horror “everyone dies” fare, but it suddenly ends after a car crash and a title card appears listing a website for more info and the movie just ends.
Seriously one of the worst endings imaginable.”
“Frozen.
And I don’t mean the Disney movie. I mean the one about the skiers stuck on the ski lift.”
“A Cure For Wellness
Discount doctor red skull goes Buffalo Bill while trying to fuck his daughter, fight ensues, gets shovel to the face and eaten by magic eels. The End.”
“Pay It Forward.”
I saw this at a preview screening. People were straight up pissed.
They should have changed the title to, “Don’t help people. You’ll die.””
“Bridge to Terabithia
Thought it was going to be a fantasy film, then discovered just their imaginations. Then the ending happened.
I heard parents were pissed because they took their kids to see a light hearted movie.”
“My Girl.
Not quite the ending but I think you all know the part I mean.”
“It wasn’t a BAD ending, but it was way too sudden. Karate Kid. It went like this:
They’re fighting… BANG Daniel kicks the other fella in the nose. Everyone cheers and surrounds him. The old Japanese fella nods approvingly. Aaaaand its done. That’s it. Credits. No resolution whatsoever.”
“Reign of Fire.
Great post apocalypse movie. The angels jumping scene was fan-fucking-tastic! Once that scene is over, the movie goes to absolute shit and makes no sense. The whole “magic hour” thing was a cop-out.
The dragon kept changing size. One scene it’s as big or bigger than the castle they live in, then it’s small enough to get down narrow alleys.
The whole third act seemed like they just phoned it in and couldn’t figure out what to do with the story. It had so much potential.”
“When I was little my mother sent my brothers and I to a “Disney movie”. Safe choice, right?
All 3 of us were bawling our eyes out when she picked us up after.
The movie was Old Yeller.”
“Suicide Squad.
Tore a city apart and broke a man down to the point of comminitting full arson against enemies just to get thrown back in cages, I was disgusted.”
“Marley and Me.
My mom had taken me, my sister, and our friends to see the movie thinking it was a comedy. It wasn’t a comedy.
By the time the end came, we were all bawling. I don’t watch dog movies anymore.”
“I just saw A Quiet Place, and the movie is really good.
The final scene though, when all of the other monsters start swarming towards the house, and Emily Blunt cocks the shotty… it was just weird.
Like, they’ve been terrified this whole time of dying and now she’s Doomguy about to fuck shit up? It just didn’t sit well with me.”
“The Day the Earth Stood Still (the remake with Keanu Reeves).
The original movie left the audience with a warning. People on earth are shitty, and they need to shape up. Watch out, or aliens will teach you a lesson you won’t forget.
In the remake, aww, Keanu Reeves was nice to the kid. Maybe humanity’s worth saving, after all. We, the audience, don’t have to have any introspection. There’s no threat, because we’re aaaaaaalright.”
“Babel.
It’s 143 minutes of showing seemingly random connections that ruin everyone’s lives. I saw it in the theater when it came out, when the credits started someone literally said “I just sat here for that?”
At which point people applauded him.”
“High Tension really pushed my limits at the end.
I’m not a fan of “Oh, it was all in her head and she’s the bad one” especially when you are seeing her be attacked during the film.
I dunno, this one has always stuck with me.”
“Ok, don’t get me wrong, Shutter Island has a great ending, but it made me so angry at the same time.
It just wasn’t happy and was pretty unexpected. Which is why it’s great at the same time.”
“When I was 8 my aunt took me to see The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, not realizin what it would be about. She didn’t read the book, so to her it seemed like a heartwarming story about companionship between two boys.
Most of the movie was fine. I didn’t know what the Holocaust was but I got the drift. It wasn’t until they got into the gas chamber at the end that my child-self started bawling bc I knew they probably died. It was the first non-happy ending I ever saw and it took me a little while to reconcile what had happened and the fact that some events are just cruel.
“It pissed me off in Titanic that she threw the jewel in the ocean at the end. She could have at least sold it and left the money to her daughter.
Or even given it to the guy she told the story to. Knowing he was looking for it she deceived him by not telling him she had it in the first place.
Awful ending to an otherwise great movie.”
“City of Angels.
One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen but that ending was a complete bamboozle.”
“Dracula 3000.
The blond actress suddenly says she’s a sex robot, and then the ship explodes.”
Well, there you have it…
Now we want to hear from all the movie buffs out there.
In the comments, tell us about a movie that had an unexpected ending that you really didn’t enjoy.
Let’s see what ya got!
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If comedy is your bag, then you really need to listen up right about now. You may not realize it, but you can use a bunch of secret codes on Netflix that allow you to watch all kinds of films in different genres that are broken down into smaller categories.
And in this article, we’re going to give you the codes for all the great comedies that Netflix has to offer.
To access each of these individual categories, sign into Netflix and replace the “xxx” in this web address (www.netflix.com/browse/genre/xxx) with the corresponding code number below OR just click directly on the links we provided.
Are you ready to laugh? Let’s take a look!
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Do you like your comedies with a bit of darkness attached to them?
Then you should punch in this code and watch such dark comedies as Mindhorn, The Lobster, and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil.
Let’s get dark!
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A great mockumentary can be hard to track down.
Luckily, this special code from Netflix allows you to view such hilarious mockumentaries as David Brent: Life on the Road, Trailer Park Boys, and The Other Side of the Wind.
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It’s an election year and some people (not all of them) can’t get enough of politically-tinged humor.
If you’re one of those folks, tap into this category to watch Look Who’s Back, The Death of Stalin, and many others.
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Fact: there are a lot of great sports comedies you might’ve missed throughout the years and Netflix is here to fill that void with this special category.
And these will be especially fun to watch right now since there are no sports going on, remember?
Use this special code to watch such sports comedies as Major League II, Nacho Libre, The Longshots, and others.
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I have to admit that I’ve fallen really behind on what stand-up comedians are hot out there these days.
This category blends the old with the new as you can watch stand-up specials from Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Tom Segura, and others.
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I’m a huge fan of teen comedies. I grew up on the great ones from the 1980s and I think the ones they’re making today are still pretty darn good.
When you utilize this Netflix code, you can watch the classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, The Edge of Seventeen, as well as many others.
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What’s your favorite satire film. I think I’d have to go with Airplane! It’s so ridiculous and offensive that you just gotta love it!
This category allows you to watch such satires as Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and the first two films in the amazing Naked Gun series.
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Rom-coms. You know them. You love them.
And now you can watch even more of them using this secret code! Tap into this category and you can watch such romantic comedies as Silver Linings Playbook, The Half of It, and He’s Just Not That Into You.
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Slapstick comedies have been around since basically the beginning of motion pictures. Who doesn’t love them? I know I do!
Use this code to watch such classics as Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and, of course, The Naked Gun.
So there you have it!
We hope you enjoy all the comedy films that Netflix has to offer and that you laugh until you can’t possibly laugh even a tiny bit more!
Also, before you go, please share a comedy film that you think we should watch in the comments! Please and thank you!
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When you think about when and where the Titanic slipped beneath the water for the final time, it’s completely astounding that we know as much about her as we do.
We have images, written history, video – largely thanks to the obsession of James Cameron – that mean one of history’s most epic disasters will never be forgotten.
That said, like all great ships, the Titanic seems determined to hold onto at least a few of her mysteries, scientific advancements be damned.
All of the Titanic’s binoculars were in a locked storage compartment – and the key was with a disembarked crew member back in London. He was transferred last minute and “forgot” he had the key.
Coincidence? Accident? Or something more…
There is credible evidence that the ship had been damaged by a coal fire that had raged for three weeks before she even left port.
The fire could have weakened the hole, causing the swift sinking after the collision.
The S.S. Californian was nearby – less than 20km away – and radioed to inform Titanic that they were stopped by a “dense ice field.” The radio operator, Jack Phillips, either never conveyed the warning to Captain Smith or relayed it as “non-urgent.”
We’ll never know which, or why, because he went down with the ship.
The prevailing theory on this is simple – there was pressure on Captain Smith to make the crossing as fast as possible, since Titanic was supposed to be the newest, best thing in ocean travel.
One Robert H. Essenhigh, though, published a paper claiming the real reason for speed was to burn coal as quickly as possible due to the aforementioned coal fire issue.
We mentioned how close the Californian was when Titanic’s first distress calls went out – yet, they never responded. They claimed that they didn’t ignore the repeated calls for help, but instead didn’t hear them because the radio operator had gone off duty.
Plenty of fodder there for a conspiracy theory, if you’re so inclined.
It was 1985 when oceanographer Robert Ballard first discovered Titanic’s wreckage, 2.5 miles below the surface of the ocean.
We learned for the first time that the ship had broken in two before sinking, and engineers began to speculate whether design flaws and skimping on quality materials could have been the cause of death for hundreds.
A Norwegian ship, the Samson, was also nearby – maybe even closer than Californian – but they ignored distress calls, too.
It’s thought they were out hunting seals illegally and didn’t want to get caught.
Some conspiracy theorists believe a German U-boat torpedoed the ship, and if you think that’s farfetched, well…they did sink a passenger ship, the Lusitania three years later.
There’s no disagreement on the fact that, had there been sufficient lifeboats for passengers and crew, far fewer people would have perished that fateful night.
Instead of having enough for everyone, the “luxury” liner carried only 20 lifeboats – the legal minimum – which smacks of cutting corners.
Corners that cost hundreds of lives.
Professional mariner Captain L.M. Collins, and others with similar experience, believe that the Titanic steamed into a hidden floe of “pack ice,” instead of hitting an iceberg.
Pack ice is multi-year-old sheets of ice floating near the ocean’s surface, and Collins points out that eyewitness accounts could be due to the natural optical illusion. Also, he believes the ship would have sunk much quicker had an iceberg been the real culprit.
I’d never even considered some of these and now I want to know! Argh!
What’s your favorite Titanic fact? Share it with us in the comments!
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