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How to use the emergency satellite features on Google Pixel and iPhone
If you own a recent iPhone or Pixel phone, you’ve got an emergency backup communication option in a crisis: satellite messaging. Introduced by Apple with the iPhone 14 and iOS 16 in 2022 (and available on all iPhones since), it’s now available on the latest…
Rainbow Grandpa Saves A Village From Demolition
Believe it or not, art is a powerful thing. And while we sometimes think of it as optional, and something we have time for once we’re on vacation or relaxing, art can actually have real consequences and art can save the day. Think about all…
10 tips to help you build a successful creative career
You’ve got a spark inside you. The creative bug that refuses to settle for anything less than a life built around your passions. Yet, the doubters are circling, ready to squash your ideas before they take flight. But here’s the truth: if you’re willing to…
Nike and Adidas are losing their lead in running shoes
The sportswear industry has long been dominated by giants like Nike and Adidas, whose logos are as iconic as their products. Together, they once claimed over 60% of the market share among the top 15 sportswear brands. But times are changing. By 2023, their combined…
Realistic Food Embroidery That’ll Make You Salivate
You might think you’ve seen everything at this point and nothing can surprise you anymore, but I’m pretty sure that this embroidery artist will manage to do so. They go by @ipnot on Instagram and their embroidery is so realistic you’ll be blown away. Trust me…
These five bizarre Surrealist artworks are not what they seem
Surrealism, often dismissed as trivial or nonsensical, was in fact deeply shaped by the trauma of living through fascism and the devastating aftermath of war. This century-old movement, born out of the disillusionment with rational thought after the chaos of World War I, aimed to…
The Future of Food: How AI Kitchens Could Transform Societ
Automating food preparation is no longer a distant dream but a growing reality. While we’ve seen visions of futuristic kitchens in shows like The Jetsons, the use of robots and AI in food production is now part of daily life. From flipping burgers to crafting…
Elon Musk’s new ‘department’ seeks ‘super high-IQ’ staff for unpaid jobs
Musk said “compensation is zero” for the “revolutionaries” who will advise on cuts to the federal budget. Elon Musk at a House Republicans Conference meeting in Washington on Wednesday. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s new commission to slash government spending began soliciting applications for staff…
American Washing Machines Are the Worst Appliances Ever
One of this blog’s most-read articles discusses washing machines, with over 12,000 readers and numerous comments. Written in 2015, the article has maintained high visibility in search engines, with Google driving over 80% of its traffic. The article shares insights on the “Nightmare Washing Machine…
What do the Super Bowl and Bayern München have in common?
Sports is a good small-talk topic on both sides of the Atlantic. Impress your counterparts with this comparison between the dominance of the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl with Bayern München. Yesterday, the New England Patriots once again won the Super Bowl. Out…
