Weaving glass? It seems impossible until you think of it backwards from the finished product. In this piece, the glass warp is formed in the finished shape before it is woven to the weft. Here you’ll find instructions for doing it yourself. Link -via Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

This post gives you a crash course in gravity, specifically how gravity affects the way we travel to (or don’t travel to) other planets.

The more massive and more compact your planet is, the harder it is to get off of. Something like the Moon, which is only about 1.2% of the mass of the Earth but 27% of the Earth’s ... Read More

I love that the only way you can qualify for the Van Valkenburg Memorial Scholarship – is if you’re a direct descendant by birth or adoption. Why even have the scholarship? Other scholarships may be easier to qualify for -IF you know about the opportunity! Here are a few examples:

9. Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest – If you love ... Read More

Jessica Cox was born without arms, but that hasn’t prevented her from becoming the first licensed pilot to fly with only her feet:

With one foot manning the controls and the other delicately guiding the steering column, Cox, 25, soared to achieve a Sport Pilot certificate. Her certificate qualifies her to fly a light-sport aircraft to altitudes of 10,000 feet.

“She’s a ... Read More

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Jared Lyon is engaged in an ongoing project to find innovative ways of using falling dominoes. The project is called “Dominoes Everywhere”, and for the Christmas holidays, he performed the “Carol of the Bells” by placing bells at particular intervals between falling dominoes.

via Ace of Spades HQ | Lyon’s Blog

Vespa’s South African division had this stretch scooter made as a promotional gimmick. They refer to it as a family-sized vehicle:

According to Vespa, here’s a list of uses for the stretched scooter: it’s a sensible family car on two wheels and kids will look forward to going to school on it. You can be the designated driver ... Read More

Christmas is all about awkward moments at family gatherings. Le Trung, inventor of the robotic woman substitute Aiko, took that principle to a whole new level when he decided that he should celebrate Christmas with both his parents and his fembot:

The science genius enjoyed a festive dinner with his mum, dad and his £30,000 fembot which he designed and ... Read More

\Celebrating a wedding anniversary as a late-love blooming, baby-booming bride has its challenges. We've been married for one year as I write this. We're not spring chickens. We can't add one more material item into our already packed-to-the-rafters house. What gift shall I give my groom? Or for those who want to give us something, what do we suggest? Being ... Read More

Photo: Pederson Erik

Throughout the world (and the web), derivative artwork inspired by the white-armored battlements of the Empire is prevalent.  Stormtroopers are instantly cathartic as a medium, bendable to any whim the artist may choose.  Twisted Sifter has the collection you’re looking for.

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Dropping from the sky like so many Baby New Years, the annual influx of top 10 lists has already begun. Listapalooza becomes even prevalent at the end of a decade because the top 10 list is, in fact, catnip to lifestyle columnists. The year end roundup can also be an editor's saving grace when the newsroom clears out for the ... Read More