Here in the NYC area, we are currently experiencing what may become the hottest week of the year. :-( Summer has always been my least favorite season because I loathe the heat, humidity, and yes, even the longer days. As anyone who has traveled in a vehicle during the peak of summer can attest, one of the worst things about the heat is getting into a car that has been baking under the sun for hours. So this morning, I was delighted to find the following video on Reddit — by rolling down the window on one side and opening and closing the door on the other side 5-6 times, you can instantly cool down the interior of a car! The proof is in the...
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As someone who sucks at math and much prefers the visual method of learning, I can't help but proclaim to everyone else who are as mathematically challenged that this animated GIF makes it sooooo much easier to understand pi! Reminds me of the Visual Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Via I Love Charts....
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The good people of Engineering Degree have tackled one of the most pressing issues of our time: should toilet paper hang over or under? Check out the infographic below for a scientific approach to toilet paper orientation. For instance, did you know that how you prefer your toilet paper may determine your personality? And that I am among the 20% of people who have flipped a roll around when it was facing (what we believe to be) the wrong direction? Frankly, all this data makes my head spin a little — especially the formulas...
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It is no secret that I would prefer BebeDeux to be a boy. If so we'd have one of each and we'd be done! Be that as it may, I wouldn't be upset if BebeDeux turns out to be a girl. After all, dontcha know that two girls are the best? ;-) We were excited to find out Claire's gender when I was pregnant with her and it is no different with this baby. But I will most likely have to wait until my Level 2 Ultrasound to find out — a whole six more weeks! — and I will be the first to admit that I'm already growing impatient. That's why I decided to turn to early gender determination tests. These aren't old...
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Last night, The Daily What featured a children's chemistry set called Chemistry 60 which boasts "60 fun activities with no chemicals." Sadly enough, I was not surprised. You already know my thoughts on this matter. It's actually a pretty clever marketing technique when you think about it. Because most children's chemistry kits available to consumers today are quite similar to Chemistry 60 in that they do not contain any inoffensive, potentially dangerous materials (aside from small parts which may be considered choking hazards). By outwardly admitting — and boasting — its lack of actual chemicals, the manufacturer has gained substantial publicity of viral proportions. You can be sure that J and I will be purchasing for our kids chemistry sets that contain actual chemicals. :-)...
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