The new British polymer five pound notes have the ability to play vinyl records. A video posted on YouTube by Michael Ridge has shown he was able to play a song for ABBAÂ –Â Money, Money, Money on his record player using the new five pound note as a needle.
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Bronze Statue in Honor of Famed Istanbul Cat
Few years ago, a cat from Istanbul, Turkey named Tombili has become an internet sensation after posting for photo with him sitting on a concrete sidewalk step. The photos shows the cat leaning on one elbow to watch the street. Sadly, Tombili has passed away in August after a mystery month-long illness. The people of the… Continue reading Bronze Statue in Honor of Famed Istanbul Cat
A Scented Candle that Smells Like New Mac Computer
Twelve South has created a scented candle that is designed to smell like a brand new Apple Mac computer. The soy wax candle is available for purchase on the company’s website for the price of $24. TwelveSouth, who have been designing accessories exclusively for Apple products since 2009, say the candles have already sold out.
Marketplace: Buy and Sell Items on Facebook
Facebook launches Marketplace, a new features that enables users to buy and sell items directly on the site. The feature will appear as a “shop” icon at the bottom of the Facebook app and will let users to list or search for items on sale in their community. Facebook will not help with the payment or delivery of… Continue reading Marketplace: Buy and Sell Items on Facebook
Angry Man Smashes iPhones at Apple Store in France
A man walks into Apple Store in Dijon, France and smashes every single iPhone in his path. He appears to have been upset with the service he received from the company and decided to take matters into his own hands. The man was filmed as he walked from one stand to the next smashing iPhones,… Continue reading Angry Man Smashes iPhones at Apple Store in France
World’s Largest Ship Elevator
The world’s largest ship elevator at the Three Gorges Dam opened in Yichang City, China. The elevator can lift vessels up to 112 meter (370 ft) and is set to increase the shipping capacity past the dam by six million tons a year. The 167 meter-high (550 ft) structure is able to lift vessels carrying… Continue reading World’s Largest Ship Elevator
Top Gear and STARZ Play at Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi
Two of Top Gear’s Magnificent Seven are in Abu Dhabi this week. Presenter Chris Harris and The Stig are pictured at Yas Marina race track to mark the launch of the world’s most popular motoring entertainment programme on STARZ Play.com. A welcoming committee including motoring enthusiasts, media and some of Dubai’s hottest socialites had the… Continue reading Top Gear and STARZ Play at Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi
How Matches are Made?
One of the first matches were used in 5th century in China, called the sulfur match, they were small sticks of pinewood impregnated with sulfur. After that came the Safety match, that was invented by the Swedish chemist Gustaf Erik Pasch in first half of 1800’s and popularized by the industrialist John Edvard Lundström in second part of 19th century.… Continue reading How Matches are Made?