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We are constantly fed more and better features for our smartphones. This universal device has become a crucial instrument in our daily lives, and our carriers know this. They are constantly making sure we have to pay for things that previously were free thanks to some clever app. It seems that Micro ...

Become A Sea Princess With Functional Mermaid Tails

Kimberly Erskine

For over a week now the United States has been experiencing a major heatwave with the highest temperatures in years. Here in New Jersey, the average temperature has been at least 97 degrees. Thunderstorms have also become a nightly event, causing a bit of damage and numerous power outages, especiall ...

Social Media

A World Without The Internet [Infographic]

If someone were to tell you today that tomorrow the Internet would cease to exist, what would you do? There would be catastrophic consequences that could leave the whole world in ruins. Some people would probably say that it would be for the best, but the fact is that everything you are using today, ...

Technology

The Evolution Of 8-Bit Graphics & Music [Video]

If you have followed the indie gaming scene closely for the last couple of years, you might have noticed how games have adopted the 8-bit art style at an ever increasing pace. Games like Minecraft, Fez and of course Terraria have all incorporated and built their graphics engine on this art style. Pe ...

DIY Princess Leia Robe: So Easy Even A Wookie Could Make It

This is so freaking smart, why didn't I think of that? Do you have a brown hoodie and a white bathrobe at your house? If you do, you got yourself a Princess Leia robe; you just didn't know it! This is so simple, and it looks like it took about an hour to make (or less). It's super duper easy yet bri ...

That’s How We Used To Do It Kids: A Retro Atari T.V. Commercial

If you were a geeky kid in the '80s, you probably remember playing Atari games. I can still remember the very first time I was introduced to a video game, and it was on an Atari. When I was a little girl, I used to sit in my red beanbag chair and play Frogger and Centipede for hours. Those old games ...

Creative iPhone Amp Made With Recycled Paper

Do you ever have trouble hearing music when it's played through your iPhone speakers? I usually use earbuds when I'm listening to music on my iPhone, but I know some people prefer not to use those. If you've ever thought, "It would sure be nice to have a handy little amp to attach to my iPhone, but ...

Starry Night’s Swirling Clouds Recreated With 7,000 Dominos

Being an inspiring and successful artist must be bittersweet since the impact of an artist's work many times isn't accurately measured until years after he or she is gone. This is definitely the case with Vincent van Gogh. He died when he was only 37 years old, which was in 1890. Even today, over 10 ...

World Record Set: Mural Created With One Million Coffee Beans

If you are one of those people who has trouble understanding the difference between a Cappuccino, Americano, Mochaccino, Au Lait, Latte, Espresso and a Macchiato, I have good news for you. I found the most useful little graphic which illustrates it all quickly and easily, and I put it at the bottom ...

Lil’ Death Star: Now Star Wars Fits In Your Pocket

In my ongoing quest to find things that miniaturize our world, or rather the fictional one, I have come to a new and ultimately inspiring stop. The handcrafted awesomeness that modders and creative people pour out is usually mind-boggling, but this particular thing I have a hard time putting into wo ...

Entertainment

Flaunt Your Loki Loyalty With 12 Out-Of-This-World Products

Jill Tooley

Damn, it feels good to be a prankster. Everyone loves the Avengers, but let’s not forget about their silver-tongued nemesis…the notorious Loki of Asgard. Loki Odinson, later known as Loki Laufeyson, is one of the most tragic and complex characters in the Marvel universe. Sure, he does horrible thing ...

The White Canvas Watch: An Accessory Created For Artists

Kimberly Erskine

In order to make a little extra cash this summer, I recently accepted a job as a cashier for a local department store. One of the biggest problems I encountered when I first started working was knowing what time it is. Unfortunately, the cash registers only tell the time when the register is idle. T ...

Social Media

Latest Twitter Statistics Broken Down [Infographic]

It's pretty much on everyone's mind these days. Just how do you break through the noise on Twitter without coming across like a bulldozer? If anyone knew exactly how to do that at any point in time, they would have the secret formula to everlasting Twitter success. It's just not possible to always " ...

World’s Cheapest Cardboard Digital Camera (Yes, It Really Works)