Singing Sand Dunes

Here is a New York Times story about the research into the phenomenon of sound produced by sand. One researcher is Stéphane Douady.

Spices

A fantastic resource for all things spicy. Link…

Grey Tiger Beetle

The fastest running insects in Australia, and possibly the world. They can cover fifty of their own body lengths a second. Link…

Sumo

Historical sumo images. Link…

The Hindenburg Airship

Zeppelins in Frankfurt. Link…

Ironing

The cactus ironing board. Link…

Agates

Beautiful rocks by country or continent, as well as name.

Steam Washer and Dryer

A combined steam laundry washing machine and dryer that saves a lot of water. Link…

The Man Who Photographed the World

Elias Burton Holmes (1870-1958) conducted travelogues using black-and-white lantern slides, printed from his photographs, which had been hand-coloured. He visited almost every continent. Link…

The Leatherman

A hermit that lived in Westchester County has his grave marked as Jules Bourglay of Lyons, France. Link… and Link…

Posters from Beirut

The American University of Beirut has some posters from Lebanon. Link…

Pegs

It is important that you choose your pegs carefully. With experience you will come to know the right peg for you and your clothes. Link…

Kapuas Mud Snake

A recently (2006) discovered native of Borneo. It can change its color spontaneously, like a chameleon, a previously unknown trait among snakes. Link…

Père Enfantin

In addition to being a snappy dresser, Père Enfantin was one of the founders of Saint-Simonism.