How the Pen Evolved from a Humble Paintbrush Into a Precise Instrument of Writing Perfection
Yeah, you can buy those blue Bic pens in bulk if you want—a boatload costs about as much as your morning coffee. And all pens are pretty much the same, right? Of course not. Cheapo pens are much more likely to leave ink smeared across your nose, bleeding through your pants pocket, or glopping up…
This Gas And Charcoal BBQ Is Your Grill-Baby-Grill Deal of the Day
A battle rages on warm evenings around the world. It kicks off as soon as the ground begins to thaw and before the last snows melt away. The heavily sooted workhorses of summer are rolled out on squeaky plastic wheels to their place in the sun, ready to stand guard day and night. Yes, it’s…
Proof That Acupuncture Really Does Activate Specific Parts of the Brain
Originating in ancient China, acupuncture has been used for 2500 years. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that disease is caused by blockages and imbalances of energy (known as chi) flowing through meridians in the body, and can be eased by inserting needles at specific points. Since the 1970s, acupuncture has become more popular outside east Asia.…
How To Use Your Electronics During Takeoff Without Getting Busted
I’m no engineer, but I know this: If personal electronics could bring down a plane, Al Quaeda would just assign a pack of assholes to send simultaneous text messages from the next flight out of Jerusalem. It’s bullshit, and it’s inconvenient. Your smooth jazz helps you relax during scary landings; Dora on your iPad keeps…
CIA’s Secret Fear: High-Tech Border Checks Will Blow Spies’ Cover
When Tom Cruise had to break into police headquarters in Minority Report, the futuristic crime thriller, he got past the iris scanners with ease: He just swapped out his eyeballs. CIA agents may find that just a little beyond the call of duty. But meanwhile, they’ve got to come up with something else: The increasing…
