Science

Scientists Say Eating Placenta Is Good For You

The entire animal kingdom does it, but most humans become squeamish and pull their faces at the very notion. But now, scientists are suggesting that mothers — and perhaps even fathers — would benefit from eating parts of the placenta following child birth. Yum.


February 9, 2012
Gadgets

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With This Heart-Shaped Spork

A picnic in the park is a lovely way to spend Valentine’s Day if you live somewhere warm. And imagine how enamoured your true love will be if you break out this adorable heart-shaped and eco-friendlier Heart Part cutlery.


August 18, 2011
Online

Restaurant Customer Tossed Out For Angry Tweet

The war of phone wielder against chef rages on: despite today’s pro-phone victory in Washington, Texan comrades have been hit with a setback. Allison Matsu was having a drink. She didn’t like her bartender. She tweeted about it. BOOM: booted.


Mobile

Fascist Phone-Banishing Restaurant Liberates Customers

Dining Instagrammers of the world, rejoice — the totalitarian owner at DC’s Rogue24 is no longer forcing you to sign a contract before choosing to eat and pay for his food. So pull out that smartphone! Screw talking! Tweet! FILTERS!


August 16, 2011
Mobile

Restaurant Forces Customers To Sign No Mobile Phone Contract

A shout of OHHH MY GODDDD ARE YOU SERIOUS? SHE DID? The LED flash of someone Instagramming their entree, followed by look of smug gratification. Some jerk waving his phone around trying to get a mobile signal Foursquare. Not anymore!


July 16, 2011
Science

Your Fork Is Why You’re Fat

Next time you go out to a restaurant, request a big fork. According to researchers, it’s an effective way to control how much you eat – without leaving you hungry at the end of the meal.


July 12, 2011
Gadgets

Hone Your Chopstick Skills With These Adorable Pandas

Chopstick newbies in training need to toss their trainer sticks and pick up a Panda Darake practice kit instead. Besides improving your finger dexterity, it’s about the most adorable gadget I have ever seen.


June 29, 2011
Gadgets

From Now On, I’m Only Using Bear Paw Forks To Eat

Sometimes I’m eating something so delicious that my slow fingers and small utensils can’t keep up with me. I need more powuh. These Bear Paw Meat Handler Forks will let me maul meat like a bear would. So perfect.


May 17, 2011
Cameras

Schools Tracking Kids With Calorie-Hunting Cameras

American public schools are known for having some pretty terrible food. High in fat and sugar, low in most other things. This leads to childhood obesity. Not good. So some Texas cafeterias are taking a high-tech approach to health.


December 30, 2010
Online

Cenabo Makes Gathering Office Lunch Orders A Breeze

Whether your planning an event or just ordering food for a large number of people, Cenabo is a webapp that helps facilitate this tedious task to save you some time.