That Peculiar Subway Step
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Dean Peterson noticed that the tenth step up on the staircase at his subway stop in Brooklyn was a fraction of an inch taller than the other stairs. That’s just enough to make everyone whack it with their foot, because by the time you reach it, your feet know how tall it should be. [...]
5 Questions: Hol-idays
Now in its tenth year at mentalfloss.com, the multiple-choice 5 Questions quiz. Today’s entry: Hol-idays
Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver
The Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver – $25.95
Attention Doctor Who fans! Behold The Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver now available at the NeatoShop. Yes, this faithful replica is also a pen that can write with both black ink and UV ink. You know you want it!
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more Doctor Who fun.
10 Years of the International Space Station
This week will mark the tenth anniversary of continuous human habitation onboard the International Space Station:
More than 200 orbiting explorers have visited the space complex; 15 nations have contributed to the missions, providing modules and hardware; and more than 600 experiments have been carried out on board.
Link via Gizmodo | Photo: NASA
