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I've written about other things before that are the "world's oldest," and this time, just like the others, it's a bit odd. The things that are the oldest always end up looking a little different that what I was expecting, which isn't bad, it's just... different. According to National Geographic, thi ...

Technology

8 Reasons Why People Leave Your Website [Infographic]

If you are trying to build traffic to your website, you've probably noticed there are a lot of details to consider when you actively start trying to gain a following of loyal, return visitors. Every piece of the blogging puzzle matters, and all those pieces work together to create your blog's own ec ...

Social Media

Best Twitter Practices In 2012 [Infographic]

I keep revisiting Twitter in my articles, and I just can't help it. I think it is such an interesting platform to interact on, and even though Twitter is not an "instant" platform, it still has one of the fastest interaction turnarounds available. Some may disagree with me here, but if you consider ...

Technology

How To Get 90% Of The iPhone’s Functionality For Free [Infographic]

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 ...

Design

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 ...

Design

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 ...

Design

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