The Year in Pictures – 2012

BuzzFeed published an excellent collection of photos of the most important events of 2012.

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The Art of Cut Feathers

Check out this collection of wildlife art made by cutting feathers. This is a form of art that I did not know existed.

Why Is There A “B” In Doubt?

Exoskeleton Allows Paralyzed Patients To Walk

NBC Los Angeles reports –

This week, Aaron Bloom did something he hasn’t been able to do since his accidental fall in July 2010: he took a walk. The 27 year old is one of three patients testing the Ekso, a battery-powered bionic suit or exoskeleton, which is strapped over his clothing. “I don’t really need anybody holding on to me,” he said. “I can lift my hands up and put a little weight through these crutches, and feel pretty comfortable.”

Continue reading HERE

Christmas Comics – 2012

That Special Christmas – I Shall Never Forget [pic]

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Elephants Help Make The World’s Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee – No Thanks

BuzzFeed has a graphic description of how a $50 per cup coffee is produced. I’ll pass because: 1.$50 per cup, 2.production involves elephants.

See how it’s done HERE

 

 

12 Letters That Didn’t Make The Alphabet

Mental_floss reports –

You know the alphabet. It’s one of the first things you’re taught in school. But did you know that they’re not teaching you all of the alphabet? There are quite a few letters we tossed aside as our language grew, and you probably never even knew they existed.

Read about forgotten letters such as; Long S, Wynn, Yogh, Ethel and 8 others, HERE

 

The Science of Productivity [video]

Merit Badges For Everyday Life

DemeritWear.com sells merit badges for the rest of us. Badges for such mundane things as; cooking, eating, parking tickets, etc. They have a large selection in several categories at $4 each.

Check out DemeritWear.com

 

 

Parrot Drives An Electric Buggy [video]

John Hodgman’s Apocalypse Survival 101 [video]