Wireless power is taking its sweet time becoming a reality, but did you know that with a few household items you can light your Christmas tree without having to deal with a tangled mess of cords? It not only makes decorating and undecorating a tree much easier, this tutorial can even help drain that giant bowl of change on your dresser.
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Here’s a question I’m not sure I want to know the answer for: if Skittles and M&M’s came in individual packets for each flavor, would I combine them and eat them like how I do now (in a pile shoved into my mouth) or would I keep the flavors separate and enjoy them on their own? They might be better on their own.
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What we have here is a warm and fuzzy tale of a man and his gadget. Presents forgotten! Christmas Ruined! Not so fast. Armed with a 3D printer, he manages to stave off being shunned by his family for at least one more year.
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Freshly fallen snow is picturesque and beautiful. However, it never stays that way, because we have to trek out into it to carry on with our daily lives. As the days go by, we’ll occasionally have higher temperatures which melt the snow, which later refreezes into ice. You can put out sidewalk salt all you’d like, but after a certain temperature, it doesn’t really matter anymore.
Even with a nice pair of boots that have a lot of traction, the ice will still catch you off guard now and again. If you want to take on the winter with renewed confidence, then the Retractable Spike Snow Boots will very likely be of use. These are a warm and soft pair of winter boots that have six 3-spike crowns of tungsten carbide hiding in the sole of the shoe. This material is harder than steel, yet slightly softer than a diamond.
By turning a dial in the heel 360 degrees, the spikes will discharge, giving you a way to tread over the ice without acting like you’re walking on eggshells. The interior consists of a lambskin inner sole, and a leather upper. It is both breathable, and will make sure your toes stay toasty. This will cost you around $380, but will help you to keep from planting your rump meat in the snow on a daily occasion in the winter months.
Available for purchase on proidee, found via thisiswhyimbroke
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Removing wounded soldiers from the battlefield has always been a dangerous proposition, not just for the wounded but for the Medevac team as well. So instead of sending more soldiers into harm’s way, one Israeli aeronautic company wants to whisk the wounded away aboard a UAV.
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This week the folks at Rochester Optical have sent out questionnaires for users of Google Glass that wish to upgrade their pair to prescription lenses. This is the next step … Continue reading
Below, you’ll find an argument that the best Christmas movie is Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, a film about a bureaucrat trying to survive a dystopian wonderland. Brazil is many things, most of them complimentary. But it is not the best Christmas movie. Not even close.
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What do you get when you rig up flame launchers, giant snowmen, water pistols filled with conic acid, a firework tree, and more? The 12 Explosions of Christmas.
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There are many things that can go wrong when you’re driving a car, ranging from part malfunctions to totaling your vehicle. When the weather out is poor, this makes your chances of a misfortune even higher. While there’s only so much you can do to prevent these things from happening, the best you can do is be prepared for if or when things go sour.
While you might already have some tools handy in your vehicle that will help you in emergency situations, it’s always nice when you have a multi-tool that can do everything you need it to if not more. The 7-in-1 Emergency Auto tool is one such device. It can save you in a wreck, help you know when to refill your tires with air, and gives you a flashlight.
This has a glass breaker with a spring-loaded mechanism that only requires you to press it up against the glass, and it will shatter your vehicle’s window, giving you a way out if you need it. There is also a seat belt cutter, sonic alarm, flashing red emergency beacon, LED flashlight, digital tire gauge, and a thermometer. It does need a A23/12V battery, but it is easy to replace. The best part of this is that it is small enough to fit on your keychain, or be shoved into your glove compartment if you prefer. It only costs $30, and could be very useful if the occasion arose.
Available for purchase on SharperImage, found via redferret
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Christmas Man. Daddy Christmas. Grandfather Frost. Yule Man. Yule Elder. Yule Gnome. Yule Goat. Father Christmas. Old Man Christmas. Biblical Magi. Christ Child. Christmas Log. All those names are names for Santa Claus in other countries around the world. Calling him just Santa Claus just seems so boring in comparison, doesn’t it?
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