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Category Archives: Interesting
Why the Metric System Is So Important
Myanmar, Liberia, and the United States of America. Those are the only three countries left in the world that don’t use the metric system. Ted-Ed traces the history of the metric system (thank you French Revolution) to show how important … Continue reading
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SysAdmin Day | System Administrator Appreciation Day
July 29, 2016 – 17th Annual System Administrator Appreciation Day Your network is secure, your computer is up and running, and your printer is jam-free. Why? Because you’ve got an awesome sysadmin (or maybe a whole IT department) keeping your … Continue reading
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Nintendo’s Classic Mini is a tiny NES with 30 games
That dusty old NES in your attic might be rife with nostalgic memories, but it’s a pain to drag out of its box whenever you get the hankering for a rousing game of Super Mario Bros. 3. Nintendo totally gets … Continue reading
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Windows 10 Download: Free Windows 10 update running out of time | BGR
Look, we’re going to level with you: there are definitely some valid reasons to skip the update to Windows 10. Maybe you’re on a work PC and your IT department hasn’t authorized the update. Maybe you have some crazy custom … Continue reading
Solar road technology comes to Route 66
Solar Roadways’ dreams of sunlight-gathering paths are one step closer to taking shape. Missouri’s Department of Transportation is aiming to install a test version of the startup’s solar road tiles in a sidewalk at the Historic Route 66 Welcome Center … Continue reading
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Internet Access Is Now A Basic Human Right
People may joke that others spend too much time on the internet, but this intricate series of tubes has become an important part of everyday life—so much so that it’s become a human rights violation to take it away. That’s … Continue reading
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Ikea Recalls 29 Million Dressers After Third Child Dies
Rumors broke yesterday that Ikea was going to recall millions of dressers today. And they were right. But it’s not just the Malm, as we originally heard. Ikea is recalling 29 million dressers of all varieties in partnership with the … Continue reading
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New York energy company is using drones for inspection
Different industries and companies use drones for different tasks. For New York energy provider Con Edison, that task is to inspect 10-story boilers that produce steam and energy for some of the most iconic buildings in NYC, including the Empire … Continue reading
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Fully-autonomous drone launcher never needs a pilot
Having UAVs conduct routine aerial surveillance is already having a transformative effect on farming and and energy production but they can only operate when there’s a human at the controls. That’s about to change thanks to an autonomous drone system … Continue reading
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Justice For Vets West Wing PSA | Justice for Vets
The cast of The West Wing declare their support for Justice For Vets and the life-saving work of Veterans Treatment Courts. Source: Justice For Vets West Wing PSA | Justice for Vets
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