Animals
October 10, 2017

IKEA Unveils New Pet Furniture Collection Designed in Partnership with Veterinarians

IKEA has been in the pet furniture business for a while now, even if they didn’t acknowledge it. For years, creative IKEA Hackers have transformed items like the DUKTIG doll bed into a cozy place for their cats and small dogs. But now, the Swedish furniture giant is officially integrating our furry friends into some of their latest designs.

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DIY
October 10, 2017

How to Turn Yourself into an Adult Size LEGO Minifig with Cardboard

After constructing the moving legs, the cardboard body helps the LEGO Minifig take shape. Next are the moveable arms, which give the DIY Halloween costume a unique flair. The cardboard costume is finished off by placing a mouth and eyes on the head and then stepping into the outfit—now the perfect Halloween DIY project is complete! Watch the full video for a detailed step-by-step look at how to build your own adult cardboard LEGO costume.

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Animals
October 9, 2017

Rare Python Has a Pumpkin Patch Growing on Its Skin

As we step into autumn, everyone has pumpkin on the brain—from pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes. But what about a pumpkin skinned snake? These rare piebald ball pythons have unusual markings that appear like jack o'lanterns right on their skin. It can take years of selective breeding before the serpents come out with the perfect pumpkins, making them highly valued pets for reptile lovers. Piebald animals have a pattern of pigmented spots surrounded by unpigmented—white—areas.

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Technology
October 6, 2017

Google’s Wireless ‘Pixel Buds’ Headphones Can Translate 40 Languages in Real Time

Google recently held its Pixel 2 event in San Francisco and showed off the latest and greatest developments in their technology. It included products that are now typical of these grand displays, highlighting the newest edition of their Pixel 2 smartphone and the refinement of their intelligent speakers, Google Home. But that wasn't all they talked about; Google also introduced the Pixel Buds, their version of wireless headphones. Similar to Apple’s AirPods, they also have a wireless charging case.

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