26 crazy facts about Google you probably never knew

Google is changing the world. I bet you have a hard time remembering what it was like before you could Google something? Chances are now that you use it everyday for work and play. But do you know the crazy facts around Google’s history or its various secrets?

KFC unveils edible coffee cups

Instead of throwing paper cups in the trash, coffee drinkers can now help the environment by eating branded cookie cups. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, KFC is planning to serve up Seattle’s Best Coffee in edible coffee cups that let customers enjoy the warm beverage and eat…

WTF are you doing with your life: This website doles out life advice

Feeling lost and unsure of what to do in life? Then check out this website that doles out useful life advice to get you back on track.

The weird devices found on the Internet of useless things

The internet is full of useful information—and porn… lots of porn. But it’s also full of pointless information and ideas. For every energy-saving smart thermostat and weight-reducing fitness band, there’s a fork that tracks​ your chew rat​e, a cloud-connected bookmark, and an emergency pizza slice pouch. And that’s…

Infographic: When to use JPEG, GIF and PNG when saving images

Whether you’re saving images for print or web, it can be tough to know exactly which filetype is the best to use. That’s especially true if you’re trying to save space with file size. 

Discover the top 5 web trends expected in 2015

More and more, a company’s website is ever becoming its public face. Web trends show that consumers are doing more research online than ever before when looking to buy. So, if a business has a poorly designed website, that doesn’t work on a mobile device—or worse—they don’t have a…

Conquer the hills of Norway with their ingenious bicycle lift

Bicycling up a hill can be a rather vigorous task, especially when your route has plenty of steep slopes. Now, bicyclists in Trondheim, Norway will no longer have to worry about hills. The CycloCable, situated at the Brubakken Hill in Trondheim, is revolutionizing urban transport.

Draw on your food with the world’s first Spice Pen

When it comes to creating beautiful foam sculptures on top of your milky caffeinated drinks, you now have some help. With this awesome spice pen, you can play and create with your food without getting scolded for it.

The Whisker Dam helps keep your moustache dry

As any moustached or bearded gentleman knows, both food and drink will eventually end up in their facial hair; especially when drinking a frothy beer. Well, now there’s a solution to avoid these annoyances: the Whisker Dam.

Enjoy an espresso or a coffee with the flip of a cup

For most, the need to brew a cup of coffee to start the morning is a given. However, when we need a quick jolt in the afternoon, some turn to a shot of espresso. If you don’t want to invest in separate mugs and cups for your…

A website that helps you match typefaces

To help you mix and match typefaces for your next project, Canva has created a Font Combinations website.

Internet censorship: Where in the world can you see this?

Most people consider access to the internet to be a right, not a privilege. In fact, Canada has declared high-speed broadband internet access a “basic telecommunications service” that every citizen should be able to access. However, for many across the world, internet censorship means they are unable to fully communicate…
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