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The Weirdest Things Women Used As Contraceptives Throughout History
Video: What does crocodile dung and weasel testicles and pig intestines and fizzy cola and moonshine mixed with ground beaver testicles have in common with each other? They were all used as contraceptives throughout history. Some were inserted into a woman’s body, others were eaten and a few were just worn.
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This Time Collapse Of A Skater Is So Freaking Cool
Video: Professional pool skater Cory Juneau did more than 60 takes around this skate park to create this time collapse: A video in which every version of himself across time is put into the same space thanks to the magic of video editing.
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Study The Science Of Shots With A Chemistry Set For Your Bar
When you think about it, is there really much difference between someone with their PhD in chemistry and a bartender? Both are probably dealing with a crippling mountain of debt, both concoct solutions and mixtures, and both are hoping for a positive reaction. So why wouldn’t a mixologist feel right at home serving hooch in…
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This Robotic Barnacle Scans Ships’ Hulls Looking For Contraband
Big ports have always struggled to keep an eye on every single ship that passes through their waters — especially the part of the boat that’s underwater. Now, there’s a new sort of robotic barnacle that can stealthily slide along the hulls of incoming ships and scan for hidden compartments where smugglers hide their loot.…