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New Irish Stamp Tells A Story - Literally!

New Irish Stamp Tells A Story - Literally!

By Meera Dolasia on May 24, 2013

Postage stamps, the tiny adhesive labels which prove that adequate postage has been paid have also become a venue for story-telling via pictures. Over the years, they have tugged the hearts of nature lovers with pleas from endangered birds and even brought a smile on the fans of the Simpsons who helped make it the longest running television show ever! None however, have told the entire story literally, until now.

Kenyan Company Transforms Old Flip Flops And Sandals Into Works Of Art

Kenyan Company Transforms Old Flip Flops And Sandals Into Works Of Art

By Meera Dolasia on May 17, 2013

While experts are still debating over how to clean up the increasing plastic debris in our oceans, one woman is doing something about it - Recycling flip flops and other used sandals that wash up along the shores of Kenya and turning them into colorful works of art.

2013 Gumball 3000 Rally Lineup Includes Street Legal Batmobile!

2013 Gumball 3000 Rally Lineup Includes Street Legal Batmobile!

By Meera Dolasia on May 13, 2013

On May 18th, 2013, over 120 exotic cars will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark to participate in the Gumball 3000 Rally, a 3,000-mile trek that will take them across 13 counties all the way to the beautiful shores of Monaco. While the lineup will include many specimens of the world's most expensive cars none, will arouse as much excitement and curiosity as the replica of Batman's Tumbler AKA Batmobile.

Europe's Largest Sand Dune Continues To Make Inroads

Europe's Largest Sand Dune Continues To Make Inroads

By Meera Dolasia on May 11, 2013

If you happen to be anywhere near the coastal town of La Teste-de-Buch in France, you will see an astonishing sight - One that may make you think you are in the Sahara Desert rather than the middle of Europe - A giant sand dune!

Abandoned Lion, Tiger And Hyena Cubs Form Unusual Bond

Abandoned Lion, Tiger And Hyena Cubs Form Unusual Bond

By Meera Dolasia on May 8, 2013

In the wild, lions, tigers and striped hyenas are fierce competitors, all seeking out the same prey and often even stealing each other's kills! But don't tell that to these five youngsters who believe that they were born to be best of friends.

Coming Soon - A Smart Phone That Curls Up!

Coming Soon - A Smart Phone That Curls Up!

By Meera Dolasia on May 5, 2013

Cell phones have sure come a long way since the first 2.5 lb monster was unveiled just 40 years ago. Thanks to innovative companies like Apple Inc., we have evolved from keypad to touch-screen. But if you think that we are done with phone innovation, think again - Thanks to some Canadian inventors we may soon be swapping our rigid & thick (yes thick!), smart devices with flexible, paper-thin versions.

If You Can Build It (On Minecraft), You Can Print It (in 3D)

If You Can Build It (On Minecraft), You Can Print It (in 3D)

By Meera Dolasia on May 4, 2013

Here's some great news for all of you that have constructed virtual worlds on Minecraft - You can now bring them to life in 3D, thanks to Printcraft, the world's first multiplayer Minecraft server that converts your intricate creations into STL files, ready for 3D printing.

40,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Crumples A Day After Completion

40,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Crumples A Day After Completion

By Meera Dolasia on April 29, 2013

The 40,000 piece hand-cut jigsaw puzzle that beautifully depicted the scenes from Queen's Royal Jubilee celebration was definitely a work fit for royalty . . . Until, it crumpled right before the eyes of its creator, 63-year-old Dave Evans.

Will The World's Newest Lightest Material Be Instrumental In Cleaning Up Toxic Oil Spills?

Will The World's Newest Lightest Material Be Instrumental In Cleaning Up Toxic Oil Spills?

By Meera Dolasia on April 28, 2013

It weighs less than air and is extremely strong, yet flexible enough to bounce back to its original shape, after being compressed. And, it does not float away either, because a 10cm×10cm×10cm cube does not displace 1000 cubic centimeters of air, since a lot of air stays in the pores of the 'sponge'. But best of all, it can absorb up to 250-500 times its own weight of oil at a rapid pace of 68.8 grams per second. This is not a material scientist's dream, but a description of the most recent 'lightest' solid created by a research team from China's Zheijang University.

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