Showing posts with label Inventions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inventions. Show all posts

Monday, 10 July 2017

The Invention of Square Watermelon Bread

Yes, it's Japan.

Yes, it tastes like watermelon. It's made out of watermelon juice in addition to more bread-like baking ingredients.

It's called "Suika Pan" (literally “Watermelon Bread”). It costs 2,592 yen (US$23). No idea what shipping would be.

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

A Straw Detects Date-Rape Drugs, Turns Color

It was invented by some teenagers for a high school business plan competition in Miami.

GHB and Ketamine are common date rape drugs (as well as being used voluntarily for recreation). They don't have a smell or taste, so victims can't know when they've been slipped into their drinks.

The straw invented has a strip that turns blue when it comes in contact with GHB and Ketamine. The three girls behind the idea are seeking a patent for their design.

Facebook Bans White Nationalist's Account Over Hate Speech

Facebook has joined other online platforms and has banned Christopher Cantwell's accounts. according to Facebook spokeswoman Ruchika Bud...