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Race AA batteries through tubes made of copper wire
As a method of testing battery output, it seems a bit elaborate, but racing AAs down coiled copper tubes looks like a lot of fun. Mr. Michal: Duracell, Varta or Energizer, Which Will Be the Best? In this video you’ll see two races between aa batteries. Infinite loop and DRAG RACE. How to make the […]
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Duracell wins battle of the alkalines, but cheap brands do well
Chris “The Crispiest Bacon” Hill made this perfectly-designed chart showing how long different brands of alkaline battery lasted in the same flashlight. The surprise would seem to be the Rite Aid and CVS store brands. [Via Data Is Beautiful]
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Crash test: Nissan sold in Mexico vs. Nissan sold in USA
Safety standards matter. The cheapest Nissan sold in Mexico, the Tsuru, and the cheapest Nissan sold in the USA, the Versa, were driven into one another at 40 miles per hour. You don’t want to be in either car, but you definitely don’t want to be in the Tsuru. A car-to-car test between a 2015 […]
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How you can start your own podcast with help from NPR producers
Got a favorite podcast? You’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority: According to a 2019 CBS poll, most Americans have listened to one, and nearly a quarter of them tune in on a regular basis. That’s a lot of ears, and believe it or not, there’s a lot of niches left to fill. […]
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This lid converts any pressure cooker into an air fryer
If you don’t have a pressure cooker, prepare for some tough love – because there is absolutely no reason not to own one. They can cook almost anything with little to no effort, they save space and they’re super easy to clean. If you do have a pressure cooker, prepare to level up. There’s a […]
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Target sore muscles with this adjustable handheld massager that’s over 50% off
Whether it’s chronic muscle stiffness or the soreness that comes from an epic workout, there are some pains that can’t be soothed by those automatic massage chairs. If you haven’t tried a handheld massager, they can be a lifesaver – and the Vortix Muscle Massager aims to be the go-to therapy tool no matter what […]