Baseball Pitches from a Batter’s Perspective

If a baseball pitcher threw a 90-mph fastball at you, chances are you’d see nothing, but to a trained professional, each swirling pattern of red and white means something vastly different. To help those of us who aren’t pros, a Redditor created a small infographic detailing the small visual differences between a four-seam fastball, two-seam fastball, slider, curveball and change-up. While a few of the …

Coachella and Lollapalooza Ban Selfie Sticks

Like many museums, arenas and other public venues around the world, US music festivals Coachella and Lollapalooza have both banned selfie sticks from their premises. Lollapalooza’s website states that no “GoPro attachments like sticks, selfie sticks and monopods” are allowed, while Coachella’s website echoes the sentiment by stating “selfie sticks / narcissists” are banned from the audience. Both concerts cite health and safety reasons for …

IKEA Sends Shelters to Refugees

IKEA is providing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with 10,000 flat-pack Better Shelters as part of an ongoing collaboration through its Housing for All Foundation. After initially being tested by 40 refugee families, the Better Shelters were upgraded with a solar panel, lamp, windows, ventilation and a locking door—earning them praise as a “milestone in democratic design.” They are set to ship in …