AtMatt Link(s) of the Day
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
- SpaceX Launch with Astronauts 3:33 PM Central
Thursday, May 07, 2020
- Convair B-58 Hustler - Wikipedia
I stumbled upon this today. We used live bears to test ejection seats!From the article:Later versions of the B-58 provided each crew member with a novel ejection capsule that could eject at an altitude of 70,000 ft (21,000 m) at speeds up to Mach 2. Unlike standard ejection seats of the period, a protective clamshell would enclose the seat and the control stick with an attached oxygen cylinder, allowing the pilot to continue to fly even "turtled up" and ready for immediate egress. The capsule was buoyant; the crewmember could open the clamshell, and use it as a life raft. Unusually, the ejection system was tested with live bears and chimpanzees; it was qualified for use during 1963https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_B-58_Hustler
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
- Californian dog owner hailed a 'genius' with wacky way to distract her pets so she can groom them
Friday, April 17, 2020
- Anderson Cooper pokes fun at attempt to cut his own hair
Monday, March 30, 2020
- Lori Lightfoot memes are giving Chicago a laugh during coronavirus - Chicago Tribune
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
- YouTubers bought thousands of toiler paper rolls a few months ago. They just gave them all away for free - CNN
Caroline and Lilli showed me this last week.https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/24/us/colorado-springs-youtubers-toilet-paper-coronavirus-trnd/index.html
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
- Sublime highlights from the UK National Parks Photography Competition
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
- Chicago aquarium releases penguins after it closes due to coronavirus
Monday, March 02, 2020
- Viral Puppy Looks Like a Cat-Dog Hybrid | PEOPLE.com
Friday, February 28, 2020
- Boxing on Lake Michigan iceberg, men draw crowd - Chicago Sun-Times
Thursday, February 27, 2020
- Milk Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk | Breast Cancer Risks
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
- Reporter accidentally turns on mask filter before going live
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
- Book Nook Shelf Inserts Are Really Cool, And Everyone Should Know They Exist — Here Are 14 Of The Most Creative Ones You'll See
- How to extend the life of your lithium-ion batteries
Monday, February 17, 2020
- World's first manned aerobatic drone shown pulling loops and rolls
Friday, February 14, 2020
- High school student's redrawn map of the US features Ohio 2, Long Texas and no Wyoming - CNN
Thursday, February 13, 2020
- Mouse fight! The people's choice awards for best wildlife photography
Thursday, February 06, 2020
- Barnes & Noble Celebrates Black History Month by Showcasing White Books
From the article:"Seriously. To honor black people, they decided to showcase a selection of white-centered literary tomes. But, instead of acknowledging that the books were written by white people who wrote about white people, these genius marketers simply slapped a diverse selection of black faces on the books' covers."https://www.theroot.com/books-in-blackface-barnes-noble-celebrates-black-his-1841473226
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
- Scientists Figured Out the Perfect Recipe For Making Gigantic Soap Bubbles
From the article:Start by adding a heaping half-teaspoon of guar powder to three tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and mix until all the clumps are gone. Add that mixture to two pints of water and gently mix for about 10 minutes, and then let the mixture sit for a few additional minutes which gives the guar time to absorb water. Gently stirring the mixture again you should find it's become slightly thickened. Stir in a half-teaspoon of baking powder at that point, add three tablespoons of Dawn Professional Detergent, and then do one last stir but gently to ensure no foam is created.https://gizmodo.com/scientists-figured-out-the-perfect-recipe-for-making-gi-1841470065
- Michigan State University gift shop hung historical black figures from tree-like displays - CNN
Wow. So obviously wrong and hurtful. If this was an oversight, then those responsible are obviously ignorant of US history and need help.
Monday, February 03, 2020
- President Stable Genius Congratulates Wrong State After Chiefs Win Super Bowl
Friday, January 31, 2020
- Hot Dog … Soup? It’s A Hit At Near West Side’s All Rise Brewing – Block Club Chicago
Chicago style hot dog soup. Who knew?https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/01/31/hot-dog-soup-its-a-hit-at-near-west-sides-all-rise-brewing/?mc_cid=d2e7364cc6&mc_eid=6b2cff648f
Monday, January 27, 2020
- A Clock That Writes the Time in Sequins
Thursday, January 23, 2020
- North Carolina animal shelter's adoption ad for a sassy cat: 'She's just a jerk' - CNN
According to the post, the feisty feline likes "staring into your soul until you feel as if you may never be cheerful again."https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/23/us/animal-honest-adoption-ad-jerk-cat-trnd/index.html
Friday, January 17, 2020
- Are Human Body Temperatures Cooling Down? - Scientific American
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
- what lovers do lyrics - Google Search
I've heard this song and thought the lyrics were"Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, meshuggah for you"With the meaning "crazy for you" in Yiddish.But they are:"Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you"https://www.google.com/search?q=what+lovers+do+lyrics&oq=what+lover&aqs=chrome.1.0l2j69i57j0.4531j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Sunday, December 15, 2019
- One Of The World's Most Luxurious Campers To Be Auctioned In January
Friday, December 06, 2019
- Kirby Jenner, 'fraternal twin' of Kendall Jenner, lands a show and you won't believe who's producing it - CNN
This guy's photo-shopped photos are hilarious.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
- Why the Green Vault is Europe's treasure chest - CNN Style
Monday, November 25, 2019
- Native Americans: For many, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning - CNN
Thursday, November 21, 2019
- Trump Boasted About A 'New' Apple Plant In Texas. It Opened In 2013. | HuffPost
Monday, November 18, 2019
- Your Google Home, Echo, or HomePod Is a White Noise Generator
You can just say, "Okay Google, help me relax" or "Okay Google, play ambient noise," and you'll get something picked at random.
Each of the ambient noise sounds built into the Google Home brain lasts for an hour. Once that hour is over, it'll repeat again unless you ask for something else or ask for it to stop. You can also ask for something specific if you prefer, as in, "Okay Google, play..." followed by your request.
At the moment, there are 14 ambient sounds to pick from: relaxing sounds, nature sounds, water sounds, running water sounds, outdoor sounds, babbling brook sounds, oscillating fan sounds, fireplace sounds, forest sounds, country night sounds, ocean sounds, rain sounds, river sounds, and thunderstorm sounds—so take your pick.
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