Photo by John Pastor. IKEA products have a wide variety of interesting names. Some are Swedish words, others are named after places, and some are just made-up names made from mixing other words. This dictionary lists them all. The IKEA…

Photo by gorka arcocha. I’d wager a good portion of 14-64 year old humans ask “Is there weed in here?” when handed a homemade brownie. So ubiquitous are THC-laded chocolatey treats that this buddy comedy fuel is often people’s first…

The world looks different after today’s big neutron star collision discovery Illustration shows the aftermath of a neutron star collision. Image: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/CI Lab By Miriam Kramer2017-10-16 21:37:26 UTC My grandmother died in 2013.  She was a…

Josh Nussbaum Contributor Joshua Nussbaum is a partner at the New York-based venture firm, Compound. Blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and token sales are all the rage right now. In the 5+ years I’ve been working in the VC industry, this is…

This powerful quote about sexual violence will change the way you talk about it Image: Shutterstock / VGstockstudio By Rachel Thompson2017-10-17 15:10:41 UTC Two words: #MeToo. That’s what it took to turn the world’s attention to the magnitude of sexual…

Custom 4x4s, factory-made adventure vehicles, modified sleep systems: Overland Expo East displays the cutting edge and creative state of off-road vehicles. For a second year, the twice-annual Overland Expo East was held on the gorgeous Biltmore Estate grounds in Asheville,…

The best way to get cheap data while traveling internationally Image: vicky leta/mashable By Karissa Bell2017-10-17 11:15:00 UTC My favorite travel gadget isn’t my camera or noise-canceling headphones or even my iPhone. It’s a SIM card from Google. I’m talking,…

Groundbreaking gravitational wave discovery shows Einstein’s brilliance yet again “Oh, yes, look! I’m right again.” Image: Central Press/Getty Images By Miriam Kramer2017-10-16 18:53:55 UTC Even 100 years after the fact, Albert Einstein is still getting his due.  On Monday, more…

Budgeting apps and spreadsheets may help people get their finances in order, but neuroscientist Moran Cerf says there is a simpler way to save more money: Live life on one financial timeline. Consider a typical American consumer. She gets paid twice a…