“When you see a retaining wall in the wild, the job of holding back soil looks effortless. But that’s usually only true because much of the wall’s structure is hidden from view. A retaining wall is essentially a dam, except […]
“Her eyes said it all, which was convenient because he couldn’t hear anything through his earmuffs.” | learn more
Not without controversy. | learn more
Someone organized every emoji from smallest to largest, based on the item pictured. 🦟 Mosquitos are the smallest at 3mm. | learn more
How did they make a smart toaster without any of the smart electronics we have today? This is a great reminder how far basic material sciences and mechanical engineering can take innovation. | learn more
“When you’re looking for love these days, it’s totally possible you might get breadcrumbed and orbited on your way to the soft launch. Have no idea what we’re talking about?” | learn more
“The energy transition will be mineral intensive and create massive demand for all the metals in renewable tech. Electricity from renewable technology grew at the fastest rate in two decades in 2020, according to a report from the International Energy […]
You’ll just have to watch to get it. | learn more
This is a list of 30 obscure and excellent reasons. Helpful inspiration for any who practice gratitude regularly. | learn more
“Premarital sex is illegal in Morocco, and hotels typically uphold a policy of “no marriage certificate, no (shared) room.” This has resulted in a lot of workarounds. Tourist websites recommend everything from offering extra money to putting on fake wedding […]