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10 Bizarre Inventions That Never Made It To Your Home.
With so many bright and inspired minds in the world today, the market is bound to be saturated with some inventions that are a bit odd. Today’s article compiles ten inventions that were meant for homes but were simply too bizarre to flourish for too long. The reasons for why these products failed vary, from major inefficiency to overall ineffectiveness.
The Savant PostPublished 3 years ago in FYIYou Have No Idea How Much Your Brain Is Ignoring
In an iconic study from 1999, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, researchers at Harvard University, used a gorilla costume as a prop to explore visual perception.
Jeremy SuttonPublished 3 years ago in FYIHergé: The man behind the beloved "Tintin"
A Belgian reporter travelling the world with his beloved fox terrier dog Snowy, based on the writer’s own brother Paul and also his previous character “Totor”. This reporter would get entangled in many mysterious cases and solve them with help of his friends like Professor Calculus, Captain Haddock and the Unforgettable silly police detective duo Thomson and Thompson. It’s hard to not mesmerize this wonderful comic that took up most youths during the 20th Century. The reporter is none other than the beloved Tintin of Hergé.
Cordellia NovisPublished 3 years ago in FYIPopsicles were invented...by accident.
We all love popsicles. Our kids all love popsicles. We have popsicles on our hot summer days and at every birthday party. Plus, popsicles pretty invented any frozen dessert with a stick in it. A handheld frozen dessert on a stick! What a magical invention. Yet was invented by accident by an 11-year old boy who left his cup of water with powdered soda mix in it, along with a stick to stir it, outside in the cold weather overnight.
Katherine EstellePublished 3 years ago in FYIBeer Trivia
Beer is just more than barley, water, hops and yeast. It’s a complex drink that as a history dating back to the ancient Egyptians and has transformed into one of the world’s most popular beverages. So sit back with a cold one and learn some of the more unusual facts about beer.
Jason StrangePublished 3 years ago in FYIWas Marilyn Monroe Asexual?
There are not many asexual icons out there. At least, not many that I have come across. There are characters like Todd in Bojack Horesman that are out and proud, and the characters like Jessica Rabbit, that people like to imagine may be ace, but in terms of real life people, the ace community doesn't really have many icons to look up to. There are a few here and there, but no big names come to mind immediately. That recently changed for me, all thanks to a message from a friend on facebook.
Abby RamsayPublished 3 years ago in FYITen Game Playing Monopoly Myths Not in the Offical Rules
Most everyone has certainly played the game Monopoly, though many might never have actually read the rules. I know a lot of families create their own house rules, so kids grow up thinking that is how the game is played. Here are some well-known myths that many of you might think are actual rules, but they are not.
Jude LiebermannPublished 3 years ago in FYIA Magical Mystery Tour: Arcane Facts About the Fab Four
We know that they were the most famous band who ever existed. We know they both defined an era, and re-defined the boundaries of popular music.
Christopher DonovanPublished 3 years ago in FYIWhat Is Corduroy Made Of?
Source: beezzly Corduroy is probably not that kind of material that everyone goes crazy about, but this sturdy fabric does have certain popularity today.
Your Ice Cream has 5 Different types — Do You Know them All?
Is ice cream and love synonymous for you? Are ice creams what keeps you motivated in life? Are ice creams your sweet addiction? Well then, surely you would love to know all about ice creams. Ice cream comes from a large family! Well, did you know this fact? Yes, what you normally relish as ice-cream through a scoop or in a cone may actually just be a single member of that family. There are four more – all with their distinct properties and tastes. Have you met the rest of the clan? So, this post is dedicated to all you ice cream lovers who try their best to enjoy them yet keep an eye on the waistline.
Eada HudesPublished 3 years ago in FYI- Top Story - February 2021
5 Cool Things You Didn't Know About New Jersey
Hello, readers! Welcome to the first article posted in Vocal's new community of trivia and fun facts! I can't wait to read the wonderful stories you will create within this group. I don't know about you, but I can spend all day sucked down a Youtube rabbit hole watching crazy video essays on "useless" information, so I know this community is going to be something real special.
Kathryn MilewskiPublished 3 years ago in FYI