In December 2014, Michigan native Stan Larkin had his heart removed due to its deteriorating condition. During that time he was outfitted with the very first SynCardia Freedom Portable Driver—a machine that allowed him to live completely heart-free as he waited for a transplant. Some 17 months later, Larkin finally received that transplant—a surgery made possible by the groundbreaking technology of the SynCardia. Read more …
Every Monday (or any) morning benefits from a fresh, healthful juice to work as an antidote to the weekend’s debauchery. Hurom’s cold-pressing system means that 35% more juice is extracted from all the fruit and veggies you use, and its patented Slow Squeezing Technology preserves nutrients that are oftentimes lost with super-fast blenders and juicers. Available in three colorways to match your kitchen or mood, …
1. The Origins of Monopoly’s Iconic Playing Pieces Ever wonder how such random items as a shoe, thimble, wheelbarrow and battleship became the playing pieces of possibly the most iconic board game in history? According to Cool Material, their origins date back to the 1930s, when Monopoly inventor (and probable idea thief) Charles Darrow developed the idea to use small items from around the house …