The NYTimes has a strangely compelling article on the topic of U.F.C. and its sudden rise in entertainment currency: “Do you know why people die in boxing all the time?” he said. “Neurological damage. In boxing my goal is to hit you in the head and knock you out, or hit you in the head […]
It’s only a matter of time now
Really, the headline says it all: “Scientist develops real-life Spiderman suit material.” Though, admittedly, the body of the article does add some detail (and qualifiers). (via ScienceBlog)
Posted by Ben on October 8, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/its-only-a-matter-of-time-now/
Ever wonder find yourself wondering, what’s the best glue to attach leather to styrofoam?
Me neither, but thanks to This to That, now I know the answer. (Answer: Hot glue.) And you can find lots more practical joinings, too. (via LifeHacker)
Posted by Ben on October 8, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/ever-wonder-find-yourself-wondering-whats-the-best-glue-to-attach-leather-to-styrofoam/
Another kind of claymation
A music video by Jan Svankmajer, the fellow who brought us people-eating tree stumps and animated skeletons with Santa hats. What’s not to love? (via MeFi)
Posted by Ben on September 21, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/another-kind-of-claymation/
It’s coming back
(via The Guardian: “Back to the present for DeLorean,” by John Sterlicchi [30 Aug 2007])
Posted by Ben on September 20, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/its-coming-back/
But maybe you knew that already
You want ice? You need black cherries. (via LifeHacker) Loneliness is bad for your health. Bikes “aren’t transportation.”
Posted by Ben on September 3, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/but-maybe-you-knew-that-already/
Surely 34 months wouldn’t kill you.
Would they? A handy listing of food (and some non-food) expiration time frames. Although, come on–you’re supposed to refrigerate opened peanut butter after 3 months? Refrigerate? Really? It’s reassuring, as always, to see that even when the sun outlives its useful existence and fries the earth, honey will still be good to eat. (via RealSimple, […]
Posted by Ben on August 26, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/surely-34-months-wouldnt-kill-you/
Proving, scientifically, that what we always knew wasn’t true, isn’t, sort of
“Our findings suggest that consumers who are focused on the future are so preoccupied with finding ways to improve their situation that they become overly sensitive to information that points to such opportunities — and lose sight of the relative advantages of their current choice,” the authors explain. For example, Meyvis and Cooke asked study […]
Posted by Ben on August 26, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/proving-scientifically-that-what-we-always-knew-wasnt-true-isnt-sort-of/
The Art & Science of Tipping
How we think we understand things we don’t, really. (Namely, tipping.) Interesting shufflings in the comments area, as well as some worthwhile links. (Crooked Timber: “Tipping points,” by Henry [16 May 2007])
Posted by Ben on August 24, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/the-art-science-of-tipping/
So I’ve read X. Now what?
StoryCode uses a whole series of user-coded information to match books by similarity. Intriguing, with sometimes useful, sometimes awkward results.
Posted by Ben on August 24, 2007
https://www.swordbilled.com/so-ive-read-x-now-what/