One: The “wildest looking” smartphone of 2020 is brought to you by the folks known better for their refrigerators (in India, at least). Lo and behold: The LG Wing! (Also: the early reviews—here and here—are very good)
Two: This painting was commissioned in 1805 by the East India Company to boost its smallpox vaccine. And it features three queens: The mother of the King of Mysore Krishnaraja Wadiyar III and his two wives. The younger one holds her arm out to subtly display her vaccination. BBC News has the fascinating story behind this unusual portrait.
Three: Say hello to AIR—it isn’t a face mask or shield, but a fully sealed helmet. And you can have one for just $199. Our fave Twitter snark take: “The real beauty of the microclimate air helmet is that it allows businessmen to fart freely with *zero* repercussions.”
Four: This is the narrowest house in London—yup it’s that long blue bit wedged in next to the walk-in clinic. It’s only 5 ft 5 inches wide but five storeys high! Selling price: a mere $1.4 million. More details and surprisingly appealing photos here.
