Archive for April, 2018
Baylor University’s Collection of Hands
Published April 27, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Baylor University Medical Center, Dr. Adrian Flatt, hand museum, orthopedic surgeon, unusual collection
In his early career Dr. Adrian Flatt was an orthopedic surgeon who specialized in hand surgery and it was this specialization which would lead to the creation of his titular collection. The habit of taking hand casts began when Flatt took to the habit of molding his patients’ hands so that he could plan his surgery.
Molten Iron Fireworks [video]
Published April 26, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: blacksmith, China, Chinese New Year, Da Shuhua, Fireworks, Molten Iron Fireworks, Nunquan, video
Enhance Photos With 7 Free Online Tools
Published April 25, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Background Burner, Canva, Deep Art, Fotor, freeware, graphics editor, Let's Enhance, online app, Pablo, photo editor, photography, photoshop, picture, Pine Tools
Whether you’re sharing photos on Instagram or working on an art project, the quality of the final image matters. Even if you don’t have something like Photoshop installed, you can get your pictures looking their best with the help of some free, simple-to-use web apps—and we’ve picked out seven of the best for your needs right here.
Kathrine Switzer – First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon [video]
Published April 24, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: 1967, Boston Marathon, equal rights, Kathrine Switzer, running, video
The Week in Pictures – April 12 – 19
Published April 23, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: photography, photojournalism, picture, Politics, Syria, Tammy Duckworth, war
Caring for Yanukovych’s Abandoned Zoo [video]
Published April 20, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: animals, Sergey Grigoryev, Ukraine, video, Viktor Yanukovych, wildlife, zoo, zoologist
Amazing Camouflage of the Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko [video]
Published April 19, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: camouflage, Madagascar, Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko, video, wildlife
5 Hi-Tech Solutions To Common Food Annoyances
Published April 18, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Bump Marks, cooking, electromagnetic wave oven, food, Gas Chromatograph-Olfactometry Associated Taste, gastronomy, GC-OAT, gourmet, Sunion, technology, Zume
Fascinating list from Cracked that gives 5 examples of how technology makes food better (or does it?).
Arena [video]
Published April 17, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Google Earth, Google Maps, man-made structures, satellite photo, video
Joe Sewell’s Amazing Baseball Bat
Published April 16, 2018 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Baseball, baseball bat, Black Betsy, Cleveland Indians, Joe Sewell, MLB, turning, woodworking
Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Sewell collected 2226 hits in 7132 at-bats using just one bat during his 14 year career. How a wooden bat could survive that long is beyond me.