28 Interesting Facts About Inventors
MentalFloss looks at some of the interesting quirks of famous inventors.
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Overseas Martinez
This time-lapse shows the oil tanker Overseas Martinez docking in Valdez, Alaska.
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Arterton Signature Garment Bag
When transporting exceptional garments, you need an exceptional bag. The Arterton Signature Garment Bag hauls your best suits with the care they deserve. It's made from 12-ounce waxed cotton, offering breathability while providing weather and wind protection. Reinforced gussets give the bag structure, and sewn button holes accommodate three hangers. It's finished with a double-zip opening alto allow lowing for smooth loading and unloading, and a foldable design makes for easy carrying by the hook or option bridle leather strap.
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NERRĀ Bathhouse Ritual
NERRĀ has transformed the mundane daily routine into a soul-nourishing ritual. Embracing ancient bathing practices, their products turn everyday self-care into a moment of connection, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It's not just about cleansing; it's about creating a sanctuary at home where each action is an act of self-love and mindfulness. Their four-step process soaks, exfoliates, purifies, and nourishes the skin, providing a spa-like experience at home. Upgrade your body care routine and experience the difference with the Ritual collection.
Presented by NERRĀ.
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Flat Out in a Porsche 917
Ride with the legendary Porsche 917 race car in preparation for the 2015 Rennsport Reunion.
Louis C.K. on Phones
Louis C.K. shares his distain for cell phones through this compilation of stand-up and TV shows.
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop
With the S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock ensures every inch of your house is clean. The new model features a Flexi Arm Design with an extendable side brush that reaches into corners, while an Extra Edge Mopping System cleans along edges. A Reactive AI 2.0 Obstacle Recognition uses a 3D structured light and an RGB camera to identify and avoid obstacles in its path, and a PreciSense LiDAR navigation system scans rooms to create a map and determine the most efficient route. It upgrades suction power to 10,000Pa to pick up even more dust and dirt, a Carpet+ Boost System ups the hair pick-up rate by 30%, and the mopping system scrubs floors 4,000 times per second, detecting carpets and rugs along the way. With built-in voice assistance, users can start cleaning with a simple command, and when the job is done, the vacuum will retreat to its dock to automatically empty, wash, dry, and recharge itself. The S8 MaxV Ultra will be available April 22, 2024, and for a limited time, get a triple gift pack valued at $1,000 with your purchase.
Presented by Roborock.
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Twillory Air Blazer
The blazer never goes out of style — until summer comes and they're incredibly uncomfortable. Twillory's Air Blazer takes the heat out of wearing a blazer with a cooling, breathable mesh fabric. The Air Blazer isn't short on functionality or style, with a tailored fit and plenty of pockets. The double-vented fabric is wrinkle-free, machine washable, and four-way stretchable making for a perfectly comfortable fit all day long.
Presented by Twillory.
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The Convincer
This 5-MPH crash simulator will convince you to wear your seatbelt.
Drones Build a Rope Bridge
This demonstration at the ETH Zurich Flying Machine Arena shows drones autonomously making a rope bridge.
