WEIRD FACTS
by Angel Cohn – When doing your family research, do you stumble across the last name Smith in your area frequently? According to listings in the white pages, Smith is one of the most common last names in almost every region of the …
By Ben Coxworth – The Messerschmitt KR 25-E was unveiled at last month’s Spezi specialty bike show in Germany. (Credit: iDMOOVE). When it comes to weird little old cars, the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller was one of the delightfully weirdest. Five years ago, we …
By Adam Williams – The new International Spy Museum, led by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, is an eye-catching addition to Washington DC’s L’Enfant Plaza. (Credit: Nic Lehoux). Washington DC’s International Spy Museum recently moved into a new building designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + …
Evidence suggests tattoos are a very ancient form of human decoration. Annalee Newitz – Tattoos on the mummy’s neck Covered in more than 30 tattoos of flowers, animals, and sacred symbols, this 3,000-year-old mummy is one of the most unusual that archaeologist Anne …
By Ben Coxworth – The KerVelo Low Racer features a front gearhub transmission. (Credit: KerVelo). It was back in 2016 that we first heard about the KerVelo, a recumbent bike that replaced the chain with a gearhub transmission built into the front wheel. …
By Ben Coxworth – A sample of the foam, which is made of wood pulp-derived cellulose. (Credit: Washington State University). Styrofoam is not eco-friendly stuff. It’s made from petroleum, it can’t be efficiently recycled, it’s non-biodegradable, and it creates pollution when burned. A …
By Nick Lavars – – The range of technologies designed to take suspicious drones out of the sky is growing wider and wider. (Credit: Nesterenko_Max/Depositphotos). Just as new uses for drones continue to surface (both good and bad), so too do ways to …
By Rich Haridy – The Human Touch by James Gifford, Human/Nature Winner, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Credit: James Gifford / BigPicture). At a time when hours of incredible documentary vision of the natural world are just a click away it’s easy …
“This could actually be something that’s quite cyclical.” By Emma Betuel – A morning pee contains a surprising amount of information. A light yellow is probably a good sign, while a darker yellow may tell a tale of dehydration. For those who tend …
By Loz Blain – Look twice, that’s an e-bike – the Nua Electrica to be precise. (Credit: Nua Bikes). If e-bikes tend to look a little ungainly for your tastes, check out this thing from Barcelona’s Nua Bikes. With the motor, sensors and …
