The Human Google
Have a question? You don't have to ask Google. Pick up the phone and dial 917-275-6975. AskNYPL, the New York Public Library's human search team, will be happy to find the answer you're searching for.
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3D Printing in Space
At around $10,000 per pound, shipping anything into space is extremely expensive. Most of the brain power in the new space race has focused on more efficient, multi-use rockets. But a small company called Made In Space has turned that idea on its head: Instead of designing and building better vehicles to get things into orbit, why not just build those things in space? In March 2016, Made In Space sent their second 3D printer to the International Space Station, giving interplanetary travel a huge boost in the process.
Breakfast
It's the most important meal of the day. But depending on where you are in the world, it can mean a multitude of things. From beans and ham to a club sandwich, Nowness explores how people like start their day.
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Vita Coco Treats
Launched last April, Vita Coco Treats is a new coconutmilk beverage crafted for those moments when you're in the mood for something light, sweet, and satisfying. Combining the flavors of creamy coconut and sweet strawberries, Vita Coco Treats offers a refreshingly indulgent drink. Instead of flooding "influencers" with free products as promotion, they brought the product to the people this Valentine's Day in the form of a DIY vending machine. Set up in Washington Square Park, New York, it dispensed free Strawberries & Crème Treats to passersby, leading to long lines and an overwhelming response. This fun, natural experience is much like the drink itself, which has ingredients you can pronounce and is likely to leave a smile on your face.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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TaylorMade P790 Irons
The latest evolution of the TaylorMade P790 irons continues to redefine the Player's Distance category, blending precision, power, and premium feel. Designed for golfers who demand both consistency and control, these irons feature a refined forged construction with a thinner topline and optimized weighting for a more responsive feel at impact. The new face material expands the sweet spot, delivering enhanced forgiveness and improved gapping for precise shot-making. A sleek, compact sole allows for smoother turf interaction, while individually optimized club designs ensure ideal launch and distance throughout the set. Whether you're attacking pins or navigating hazards, the P790 irons offer the confidence and performance to elevate your game.
Presented by TaylorMade.
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Humanity's First Interstellar Mission
When Johann Kepler wrote Galileo Galilei that humans would reach the stars on the heavenly winds, it turns out he wasn't just making a metaphor. While we might not ever make it, spacecraft with sails designed to ride a massive beam of light to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to Earth, can. The Atlantic looks at how this technology could get us to the stars, with spaceships that cost as much as a smartphone.
French Onion Barb
Now Netflix is just being cruel. After leaving Barb in the Upside Down with no explanation about her health or safety, they're making a mockery out of our favorite Stranger Things character by turning her into a soup. Although we're totally against the treatment of Barb, we have to admit she does look rather tasty as a bowl of french onion soup.
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Jack Archer Jetsetter Tech Pants
Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Tech Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Now available in two cuts: the original, best-selling Slim Fit and the new Straight Fit, which offer a roomier fit from the knee down.
Presented by Jack Archer.
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KilgourMD Prevention Scalp Serum
The best way to stop hair loss is to catch it before it starts. KilgourMD's Prevention Scalp Serum is the first line of defense, fortifying hair follicles and preventing them from shrinking to keep full-looking hair. Prevention Scalp Serum helps block the hormone DHT that triggers hair thinning while helping to protect against environmental and age-related damage.
Presented by KilgourMD.
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Riding the Wall of Death
Before Kerri Cameron was riding motorcycles on the Wall of Death, she rode horses for a living. Now she tours the world with Luke Fox and the original Wall of Death. A vertical, circular-shaped ring where riders take motorcycles up right to the top in an insane spectacle.
Nick Offerman On Making Stuff
Turns out that the the "character" Nick Offerman and the man Nick Offerman aren't too philosophically apart. In this sit-down interview with Sam Jones, Nick gives his thoughts on the all-American pastime of buying stuff, the importance of making things, and giving children the opportunity to see that not everything has to come off the shelf of a massive box store.
