How Expectations Can Turn Anything From Worthless To Priceless
Whether its wine or music, the pleasure we take from an experience has everything to do with expectations, writes psychologist Paul Bloom.
Photos Capture Abstract Beauty Of… Utility Poles?!
You’ll never look at street lights and telephone poles the same way again. Seriously.
Wanted: Stylish Threads That’ll Keep You From Getting Run Over
Want to be safe on your bike without looking like a crossing guard? We-Flashy’s got you covered.
Mercedes Invents An Ultra-Green Tractor Trailer
In addition to making Optimus Prime look like a sissy, this trailer dramatically improves fuel efficiency. If only it were legal.
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Architect Reveals The Simple Genius Behind Pasta Shapes
Most of us are too busy licking our plates clean to notice the design genius of pasta. Not George L. Legendre.
Another Kickstarter Record? Scott Wilson’s LunaTik Pen Works On Both Paper And Tablets
A exclusive first look at the LunaTik Touch Pen, which integrates a roller ball into the stylus tip, allowing users to express themselves in ink and pixels.
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Infographic Of The Day: America’s Problem With Second Languages
A surprising chart suggests that Americans don’t see second languages as a cultural luxury rather than a competitive advantage.
Filmmakers Recreate Awesome Star-Wars-Era Special Effects
New cameras allow indie filmmakers to use old-time special effects on a cut-rate budget.
