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hmm..interesting April 19, 2018 posted by
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Funny Chemical Smell – this site looks at the weird smell on plastic from China

I order a lot of stuff from cheap import sites which means I’m getting quite a few products from China. Weird gadgets, craft supplies, you know the drill. If you do the same, then you may have noticed that some of them have a very strong chemical smell. Well you aren’t alone in wondering about this. This bare bones site chronicles the funky chemical smell that seems to be on everything from China these days.


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Funny Chemical Smell – this site looks at the weird smell on plastic from China
hmm..interesting April 17, 2018 posted by
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MODS 40 Foot Tiny Home – get a house and everything for it from the same site

Tiny homes made out of shipping containers are very popular. Just the process of turning the utilitarian containers into livable and cozy homes is almost magic. And like everything else, you can get them on Amazon. The MODS 40 Foot Tiny Home is the shipping container home you can order from your favorite online retailer (not Prime eligible though).


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MODS 40 Foot Tiny Home – get a house and everything for it from the same site
hmm..interesting April 13, 2018 posted by
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Your Eyes and Screens – this essay reminds us to give our eyes a break from time to time

When was the last time you considered your eyes when looking at your computer screen? Probably when it got a bit more difficult to see. We stare at screens all day and although we obviously love technology, our eyes weren’t designed for that. This piece wants us to give more thought to working on seeing other things, besides our screens for our eyes’ sake.


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Your Eyes and Screens – this essay reminds us to give our eyes a break from time to time
hmm..interesting April 5, 2018 posted by
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White Desert – visit Antarctica with this tour company

Ever wondered what it would be like to go to Antarctica? That frozen, man eating wonder where the penguins live? Most people won’t because most people are not scientists which is a good deal of the “tourism” that that the frozen south sees. White Desert is the travel company that takes everyday  people down there.


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White Desert – visit Antarctica with this tour company
hmm..interesting April 2, 2018 posted by
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Bike Sharing Gone Wrong – check out this photo series of bike sharing that want off the rails

Sometimes good ideas go horribly wrong. Bike sharing is a great concept that helps the earth and people who need to get around urban and even rural areas. By taking a bike, we cut down on pollution from cars and by sharing, many people can use a few items without major individual costs. This simple thing has gone very wrong in China though.


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Bike Sharing Gone Wrong – check out this photo series of bike sharing that want off the rails
hmm..interesting March 27, 2018 posted by
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Image Descriptions – a quick how-to for a more accessible internet

If you’ve been around the internet for a bit, you may have noticed that some websites and comment boards are including image descriptions to their texts. The process of writing them isn’t hard and makes the internet a more accessible place. This informative post gives a brief rundown on how to write your own.


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Image Descriptions – a quick how-to for a more accessible internet
hmm..interesting March 22, 2018 posted by
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Facebook App Cleanup – follow this step by step to clean up your app permissions

Facebook has been much talked about in the last few days as news of a pretty substantial data mining operation broke. You probably read about it. If you’re not ready to delete your account yet (no judgement here), you might want to check to see what apps have access at the very least. This handy how to walks you through the process.


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Facebook App Cleanup – follow this step by step to clean up your app permissions
Eco Friendly March 21, 2018 posted by
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Super Monster Wolf – this robot may look scary but it’s trying to help

Before we understood natural food systems and cycles of life, humans made some really terrible hunting choices. Like killing all the wolves in an area which causes lack of natural predators and overpopulation of animals like deer which then eat the crops. Japan is trying to save their crops from such issues with the Super Monster Wolf, the animatronic . . . wolf.


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Super Monster Wolf – this robot may look scary but it’s trying to help
Fun & Games March 20, 2018 posted by
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KarTent – check out this cardboard tent setup

Camping is fun. Even if you’re just sleeping out in your own backyard, it’s still a good time. Actually hanging out in your own backyard is probably even more fun because then you can go to your own house if you’re tired of the outdoors. If you like to get set up quickly, the KarTent is the cardboard tent of your dreams.


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KarTent – check out this cardboard tent setup
Gadgets March 19, 2018 posted by
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Earthquake Alarm – be forewarned about the coming earth shakes

Do you live in a part of the world that is prone to earthquakes? To be honest, don’t we all live in a place that is prone to them? Isn’t that the reality of the planet? Anyway, know when they’re coming with the Earthquake Alarm, at least that’s what I assume this does because the description is weird and confusing.


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Earthquake Alarm – be forewarned about the coming earth shakes
hmm..interesting March 15, 2018 posted by
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ICON 3D Printed Homes – these concrete homes are cute but maybe a bit too expensive?

We’ve seen some 3D printed homes before. They’re quite small but they make perfect low-cost places to live for many people. ICON is hoping to bring this model of building to more people as a sustainable alternative to building in underserved areas.


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ICON 3D Printed Homes – these concrete homes are cute but maybe a bit too expensive?