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I’ve seen several of these simple magnetic motors over the years and even built a few myself.  The range from the classic type (similar to the one below) to more exotic ones using spiraling wire or screws.  This the first time I’ve seen on made of “bucky ball” magnets.  And as we all know, magnets make everything better. 😉

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Oh sure, your vintage, fully restored Vespa is very chic among the hipsters but they can all eat my anti-gravitons as I zip by on my Hover Scooter. That’s right, Jetsons, I’m commuting in style come 2150.

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I’ve know a few “live-aboards” in my life and they vary greatly. Some are real blue water sailors just laying over for a while, others are basically just “camping” and others are living quite well in their floating homes.  But this floating home from Rieul-Useful is on a completely different level.  It combines boat house, tiny home movement and stylish studio in a really stunning home.

Not so much a yacht as it is a floating home, the Rieul-Useful provides luxurious accommodations from the comfort of the marina. The second floor consists of two bedrooms, an entertainment lounge and complete …
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I’ve also seen these marketed as “Cowboy” hot tubs, but the principle is the same. They are powered by an external wood fire that heats coils connected to the tub.  The difference in temperature then causes convection to circulate the water, bringing cool water in for heating and hot water out into the tub.  While slow, they are quiet, lack many parts (moving or otherwise) to service and can be used “off the grid”. I suppose you could also make epic amounts of soup. 🙂

Translated: A completely new spa experience offers Dutchtub, a hot tub that can be independently …
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Finally putting all the debate on whether or not dinosaurs were warm blooded!

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