Don’t Buy New Countertops. Do This And Save Thousands!

From HAXMAN. I completely transformed my ugly countertops using an easy DIY method anyone can do. Go to http://DrinkLMNT.com/haxman for a free sample pack with any purchase! Don’t replace your old countertops; learn how to resurface countertops with microcement. It’s perfect for a bargain kitchen or bathroom remodel. Follow along for an easy DIY home…

Do Expensive Groceries make better Spaghetti & Meatballs?

From Ethan Chlebowski. I’ve always wondered what would happen if you took the same exact recipe but bought budget friendly vs more expensive options of the same ingredients and taste tested them side by side. šŸ Spaghetti & Meatballs: https://www.cookwell.com/recipe/spaghetti-and-meatballs 🧾 Grocery List Breakdown: https://ethanchlebowski.notion.site/26141d72a0d380eaac58c1df20617804?v=26141d72a0d3815da7d0000cc55ea7de&source=copy_link OTHER STUFF šŸ” The Mouthful Newsletter (free) āž” https://www.cookwell.com/newsletter šŸ“ø…

The Fire That Invented the School Fire Drill

From “Stewart Hicks”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Watch my next video about old house plans buildings right now https://nebula.tv/videos/stewarthicks-old-house-plans-decoded Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/stewarthicks In December 1958, a fire broke out at *Our Lady of the Angels School* in Chicago. Within minutes, the building was consumed, and…

Keepsakes from Dorothy Hodgkin – Objectivity 299

From Objectivity. We look at the Royal Society’s amazing collection of personal objects relating to groundbreaking scientist and Nobel Prize winner Dorothy Hodgkin. Patron bonus material here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/138659413 — More links below ↓↓↓ Featuring Keith Moore from the Royal Society. Objectivity on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/objectivity Check out some more episodes from the archive… The Discovery of…

This C code should be ILLEGAL. It’s also fantastic.

From LaurieWired. This C code is disgusting. But also really, really clever. The International Obfuscated C Code Contest (IOCCC) has been consistently breaking human minds since 1984. This year’s winners are out of control. But hey, I’m a Professional Reverse Engineer. Time to find out: – Can government-grade tools defeat unreadable code? – Hiding Salmon…

Building a Walking Machine I can RIDE ON!

From James Bruton. Ad: Use code: PCBWay-JamesBruton10 to get $10 off orders of over $30 at PCBWay. Go to: https://www.pcbway.com/?from=JamesBruton I’m going to start an ongoing development project to build a smaller faster quadrupedal walking machine that I can ride on. It needs to go faster, be easier to transport, and I’d also want a…

What If The Moon Disappeared?

From Life Noggin. The Moon keeps Earth stable, controls the tides, and shapes life as we know it. But what if it suddenly vanished? Let’s find out what would happen to our planet without its loyal sidekick! Subscribe to our P a t r e o n: / lifenoggin Watch more Life Noggin "How Much…

How “Follow the Science” Got Us Lost

From Healthcare Triage. The value of science is being challenged. Budgets for scientific research are being slashed and a lot of research has been deemed wasteful. Meanwhile, recent surveys show public trust in scientists has dropped sharply, particularly among conservative voters, compared to pre-pandemic levels. Unfortunately, the scientific community shoulders some of this blame, and…

The Fascinating Map of Fungi

From Domain of Science. The Fascinating World of Fungi. Get yourself 20% off a Brilliant premium subscription here: https://brilliant.org/dos/ In this map of fungi we learn everything we can about fungi in about 20 minutes. They are hugely underappreciated as they are an entire kingdom of life, as rich as plants and animals, and we…

Maths has finally discovered a self-righting tetrahedron!

From Standup Mathematician. Check out the amazing Bambu Lab printers: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=46345&awinaffid=2412541 Print some maths! https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=math Here are the STL files (and project files you can open in Bambu Studio) for the tetrahedrons in this video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jwva4zx6r4327lyg9zgy5/AKFZ5nUzo7QmD_mMhaD01uI?rlkey=9f41h2xsb7ybanjh1jibit8mz&dl=0 This is the Quanta Magazine article which broke the Monostable Tetrahedron news in June 2025. A New Pyramid-Like Shape…

The Weirdest Tool in Underwater Construction

From Practical Engineering. The fascinating engineering of bubble curtains 🌌Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/Practical-Engineering šŸ™ļøWatch Downie Express: https://nebula.tv/downieexpress?ref=practical-engineering You know I love heavy construction. The bigger and louder the machinery, the better. But I think that anything we can do to limit the effect we have on the…

Why You Cant See NASA Images For Real?

From Curious Droid. Get $10 off the Plaud NotePin with the code CD10 here https://bit.ly/3UNzQm3 If all you saw were the NASA images of space, like the pillars of creation, the horsehead nebula and many others, you might be forgiven for thinking it’s a very bright colourful place, but why then, when you look up…

Doordash Decadence is Killing Me

From Ordinary Things. Go to https://ground.news/OT to take back control of how you stay informed. Save 40% on the Ground News Vantage Plan and critically engage with the world around you through diverse sources of information. THANK YOU TO THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM [GO VISIT!] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ordinarythings Twitter: https://x.com/ordinarytings 00:00 – INTRO 01:47 – Friction…