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The picture of the Firework bursting in the sky reminded me of something I noticed when I went to Disneyland Paris years ago with the kids. As we left, we were driving away they had a firework display, and I mean they had a firework display! These were monstrous great explosions in the sky. I...

The mechanical kitchen timer was invented in 1926 by Thomas Norman Hicks.[1] And interestingly, I also found an article on a turkey timer, this was based on the construction of a sprinkler system in that it had metal in it than melted when the turkey was at the right temperature! I've never...

That's an interesting question, mainly because the obvious answer is what else would they be? And a look on the internet, and in particular I was searching magazine archives for pictures of them, the only thing I found was a timer in the shape of a chicken. Also from the internet, I discover...

I thought Deadpool was brilliant, but I thought I should mention that although Deadpool 2 was good, it wasn't anywhere near as good as the first..

The website I sell it on does offer an affiliate route but I haven't taken that up yet, mainly because I don't think the information provided with the code is in a format suitable for affiliates.

I think it's because the early physical timers resembled tomatoes...

My other problem is fear, I'm supposed to be creating a set of saleable digital products, basically access code which is packaged into easily consumable blocks. The problem is, I'm scared to death that I will miss out something important part, make some silly mistakes in the code. It just ends...

I use a tomato timer so that I have more break's, real physical breaks away from the computer, otherwise my break's happened at the computer, and become prolonged explorations of the internet! In other words a waste of time! - so every half an hour or so I will at least get up and walk around...

I feel like I've hijack this thread! Should I start a new one?

Millions of children in the third world die needlessly before the age of 5... I always wonder what percentage of those children are actual geniuses? What a considerable waste, besides being a crime in anybody's estimations. Look at it another way if the third world was demonstrated to be a...

I understand "They" are currently checking the microwave background for the signatures of "Black Holes" that are outside our universe. I may well have the wrong end of the stick! I also know that the big bang theory is just that, one of many possibilities, just currently the most popular. My...

I recollect a somewhat similar story. When the cryogenically frozen guy was woken, they just said a few words to him to see if he was ok and then unceremoniously told him that he would not be cured, they were going to cut him up and use him for spare parts for other people!

To my way of thinking there are only 2 genders, male and female. Now, this has got nothing to do with bodily functions and appearance. I'm talking about how people think, feel and behave. Generally women have a better command of language than men, or let's put it a different way round language...

How to motivate yourself to change your behavior In this excellent Ted presentation by Tali Sharot you will discover it's easier to modify your behaviour with good positive feedback rather than a negative approach, like you shouldn't do this you shouldn't do that... So what tricks do you...

As a boy I had an experience which terrified me. However it also pointed me in the direction of thinking that things have a logical explanation if you care to look for it. Now, even when I am scared, I will go towards the cause of the fear and suss it out. The latest thing that had a...

I've always had an affinity for animals. That picture of me with that horse, I was just walking a footpath across a field and the horse come along beside me and followed me. My daughter took the picture! We have a lovely dog Lucy a Labrador. They are full of love, it's no wonder that they are...

I used to get them, went to the doctor and he said - imagine stress is like a glass of water, half full then you go on holiday and reduce the level, then the level increases. When you miss a holiday or two, the glass becomes nearly full. Then one little thing, one single drop of water causes the...

The power of introverts | Susan Cain Considering myself a bit introverted, I'm not quite sure that's true, it's more like I hate extroverts! I really loved this video. Next time I watch it I will drop in time indexes and descriptions to the bits I think are the most interesting/relevant...

It never really interested me... From this timeline, if it can be verified as being true then I would say he is guilty... However if I were a black man living in America then I think I would have a very non trusting Attitude to the police. This YouTube video was very enlightening! A...