A research and development team in China has created a battery-operated Air Umbrella, which replaces the traditional fabric umbrella with an airflow force field. The battery powered jet airflow umbrella has been designed to suck air through the bottom and shots it to the top in a pattern that mimics the standard canopy. The device is still under testing and research… Continue reading Invisible Air Umbrella
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Chicago Sinkhole Swallows 3 Cars
A huge sinkhole opened up in Chicago (residential area) and swallowed three cars and injured one person following a night of heavy rain storms. According to ABC Chicago, around 5:15 a.m., the sinkhole opened up and two cars fell inside. Shortly after the fire department arrived on the scene, a third car slid into the sinkhole, which spanned… Continue reading Chicago Sinkhole Swallows 3 Cars
Prince Charles Reads the BBC Weather Forecast
Prince Charles has given weather forecasting a try during a BBC Scotland television studio tour. A script had clearly been specially written for the Royal visit, as Prince Charles made reference to Royal properties in the northern part of the United Kingdom. After reading of “the potential for a few flurries over Balmoral”, the Prince asked:… Continue reading Prince Charles Reads the BBC Weather Forecast