WEIRD FACTS
Many facilities lack the ability to process ‘mixed plastics’, a category of waste that has virtually no market as new products. By Erin McCormick in Berkeley, California – Fewer than 15% of recycling facilities surveyed could process plastic clamshells, like these. Photograph: Prakaymas …
The CrossJack features a cross-shaped base for improved stability. w 3 Image. – The thump, thump, thump of a flat tire is a sound that is sure to wreck anyone’s day. Fighting the elements and getting a lungful of exhaust fumes from passing …
Most people haven’t even heard of Transnistria, the breakaway state of Moldova that hugs its border with Ukraine. And that’s partly what makes it so fascinating to visit. By Sarah Reid – By the time the morning sun had crept above the city’s …
By C.C. Weiss – Elektro Frosch Pro scooter camper. Elektro Frosch. – Forget all about the Tesla Cybertruck camper because there’s an even stranger electric pickup camper roaming the world. The Elektro Frosch camping scooter explores the outdoors one charge at a time, sending …
By Paul Ridden – The classic silent film was upscaled to 4K/60p using algorithms available online. – YouTuber Denis Shiryaev has upscaled a mid-1890s classic silent short to 4K/60p modern goodness using “several neural networks.” And the result is nothing short of breathtaking. L’arrivée …
Photo: unsplash / kazuend – By Shahida Arabi – You need to recognize these signs. Society assumes that everyone has a conscience and the ability to empathize. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case — in fact, 1 in 25 people in the United States …
By Ben Coxworth – The Original Handlebar Jack in use. The Handlebar Jack. 3 Images. – While many people routinely turn their bike upside-down to perform repairs, doing so can damage handlebar-mounted components such as brake levers, shifters and e-bike screens. The Original …
Shutterstock. By Brittany Brolley – Green eyes may just be more enigmatic than any other eye color. And you don’t have to dig too deep to realize that we are all pretty obsessed with this color. Green eyes have become a mainstay in …
On average, American households dump the equivalent of $1,900 worth of food a year. By Kevin Dickinson – (Photo: Unsplash) A recent study finds that the average American household wastes a third of its food. All told, the U.S. food system squanders billions …
We all know somebody who avoids meat. These schools of thought suggest those people are onto something. By Scotty Hendricks – Cute piglets, or bacon seeds depending on your point of view. Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images. …
