A new face mask that not only filters air but also prevents facial recognition. Blanc is purportedly a "full-face modular mask" that filters air through two "high-efficiency, reusable, and replaceable HEPA filters" that last up
Sideswipe: March 1 - Daft punk cover band or mask?
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Ana Samways
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A small love story
My son proposed to his fiancee about six months ago and she said yes. They're super happy, we love her family, too. I just found out today that another girl is in love with him and plans to propose next week ... should I say anything? Oh, and also, he's 4. They're all 4. (Via @aSouthernPenny)
Did you know…
1. The total volume of Covid-19 particles in the world takes up roughly the same amount of space as half a can of Coke.
2. A new study has found that techno is the musical genre "least effective at reducing anxiety".
3. The word "scruple" derives from the Latin for "small sharp stone". A scrupulous person feels guilt like a stone in their shoe.
4. The Incas based their measurement of time on how long it took to boil a potato.