Month May 2017

How to Revive Dead Flowers

Wilting flowers on the left. The same flowers after being revived on the right. Photo by Olga Oksman You are walking home from work when you pass the loveliest hydrangeas. At $6 for two stems at the local bodega they…

How to Self-Publish a Book

So you want to self-publish your book? You’re in good company. Plenty of authors have gone ahead of you, working to prove that high-quality books can hold their own in the marketplace without the support of a traditional publisher. Amazon,…

Someone made a fidget spinner for adults

The Infinity Cube is an upgraded fidget toy for your restless hands. This cube is meant to improve focus and relieve anxiety and stress. It’s perfect for brainstorming ideas at work, answering your phone calls, or when you’re outside waiting…

The most expensive car you “can’t” buy

Not all of us are rich enough to have a Rolls Royce automobile parked in our garage… but this stunner of a car isn’t for sale. The Rolls Royce Sweptail isn’t a concept, but rather, it’s tailor-made for one RR…

Yep, someone has made music from a fidget spinner

You might be already very familiar with the work of YouTuber Andrew Huang.  He’s attained quite a following for making music out of unconventional things, like water, or “99 Red Balloons” composed entirely by balloons.  Despite all that, all his…