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## If You Funneled Niagara Falls Through a Straw xkcd’s What If? explores another hypothetical question from one of its viewers. This time, the question is what might happen if you managed to funnel all of the water in Niagara Falls through a drinking straw. The answer: nothing good. Watch for a great lesson on fluid dynamics and the limits of how much liquid […] Check It Out » ## Solstice 2.0 Kinetic Clock This captivating clock is a work of kinetic art for your wall. As the hours pass, the Solstice 2.0 clock changes shape, opening and closing like a flower. It does this through a set of precision-cut wood pieces connected to its single hand, making it slowly morph between shapes. It’s a calming way to enjoy […] Check It Out » ## Making Japanese Tsuge Wood Combs Tokyo’s Jusan-ya has been handcrafting Tsuge combs since the 18th century. This video from The Great Process shows how a craftsman takes boxwood that has dried for five years, treats it with smoke, then planes it, and painstakingly cuts and refines its teeth. Each finished comb is a work of everyday functional art. (Turn captions […] Check It Out » ## Great Jones Bourbon Whisk(e)y’s biggest players are Scotland, Ireland, Kentucky, and Japan. New York is now getting some well-earned attention thanks to Great Jones Distilling Co., the first whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition. Great Jones Bourbon reflects the brand’s commitment to local sourcing and regional character. Check It Out » ## MicroCam X1 Microscope Camera This gadget combines a regular camera, a 400x microscope and a macro shooter for less than $100. Simply twist its rotating lens to flip between modes. The MicroCam packs a Sony sensor for 4k video and 12 MP photos. It has a built-in ring light and a 3.5″, 264ppm display for previewing images, and stores […] Check It Out » ## Fluora Mini LED Plant Lamp Fluora Mini is a mesmerizing smart LED lamp designed to look like a vibrant plant, transforming any space with colors and dynamic, swirling light effects. Powered by the PixelAir lighting platform, it displays millions of colors. Easy to assemble and app-controlled, Fluora promotes focus and relaxation, and syncs with your music. They also make a […] Check It Out » ## It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Little People If you and your preschooler were talking about how you wish there were more tavern-themed play sets on the toy market, you’re in luck. Fisher-Price’s beloved Little People figures populate Paddy’s Pub in the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia collectors set (for ages 17+), celebrating 20 years of the darkly hilarious sitcom. Check It Out » ## The Weird Engineering of Pro Bowling Balls Even though bowling balls are perfect spheres, some are asymmetrical on the inside. Half as Interesting delves into the unusual engineering that goes into designing professional bowling balls, which starts with a weighted core that looks nothing like you’d expect. Along the way, you’ll learn some of the intricacies of pro bowling and lane oiling […] Check It Out »
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