A list of intriguing things
One: There are string bikinis… and then there are ‘tape bikinis’—where your swimwear is literally made out of tape. Wait, it gets even better. This is a DIY kind—where you buy the tape from The Black Tape Project—and create your own “body art.” The price of a roll of this super-special sticky material: $30. Below is one of the creations unveiled at a Miami fashion show. You can check out others over at their website. Best response to this madness: “Why pay for a bikini wax when you can get one for free, just by taking off your swimsuit? It’ll rip the hair right out.”
Two: We’re always amused at the lengths big food brands will go to get a bit of extra PR. Say hello to the Veltini. That’s the name of Velveeta’s version of the martini made with a special cheese-infused vodka—“topped with Velveeta-stuffed olives and jumbo Velveeta shells & cheese, all complete with a cheese drip rim.” Of course, if this were India, it would be paneer all the way:) (People)
Three: Chinese scientists recently unveiled a laser pen that can write on air! How it works: “it can draw patterns anywhere by using ultra-short laser pulses to strip the electrons off air molecules and turn them into light, creating a ghostly image floating in mid air.” What’s really cool is that you can even ‘touch’ these floating letters. FYI: the real-life applications of this tech will be in the fields of brain imaging etc. Sadly, there isn’t a video of the demo but you can see how it looks below. (South China Morning Post)
Four: The Future Library project asked some of the biggest names in literature to write a text of any length or genre. But here’s the catch: we won't know anything about these works except their title. Because they will be put into glass drawers in “The silent room” on the top floor of the Deichman library in Oslo. And there they will remain—unread—until 2114, when they will be unveiled to the public. Contributors include the likes of David Mitchell, Elif Shafak and Margaret Atwood. The Guardian has more on the project—and its hopeful vision. Or watch this CBS News report.
