How the first iPhone copied everything—and the last one did too

This well put together video is definitely worth the watch!

The first iPhone was a true breakthrough that shaped the multitouch-dominated world we live in. It took its clues from everyday objects to create a familiar experience that was instantly understood (and copied.) Years later it got stuck in those successful metaphors but, instead of working in another breakthrough, Apple just copied some bits from the companies who copied the iPhone. This video explains this story in a fair way.

The best free Android racing games

Do you have the need for speed, but would rather not dole out the cash to get it? We get it – cars are expensive, and why pay for a game when you don’t have to? We’ve combed through Google Play for some of the best-looking white-knuckled racing games on Android that are completely free, barring the odd prompt for in-app purchases. These freemium racing games are all really good and…

Maybe I’m missing something but are they saying that eventually 100% of door to door delivery is going…

Maybe I'm missing something but are they saying that eventually 100% of door to door delivery is going to end for every city no matter the size?
#canadapost  

Canada Post is phasing out door-to-door delivery of regular mail to city dwellers and increasing the cost of stamps.

MLB set to ban home-plate collisions, needs MLBPA approval

Baseball to ban home-plate collisions

+CBSSports Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that it had approved a ban on home-plate collisions in which the runner plows over the catcher in an attempt to jar the ball loose.
The deal won't be official for the 2014 season until the MLB Players Association approves it, but that is the final hurdle and MLB can compel a move if not approved by the MLBPA in time for the 2015 season.

*Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24372580/mlb-set-to-ban-homeplate-collisions-needs-mlbpa-approval*

As expected, Major League Baseball is moving toward banning baserunners plowing over the catcher at home plate. The final step is the Players Association needs to approve it.

New chemical compound could make humans “invisible” to mosquitoes

Little bugger's, this can't come out soon enough! 

It’s a breakthrough in the fight against disease-carrying
mosquitoes. Researchers have found a chemical that disables the part of the insect’s brain that smells humans. Future bug repellents
based on the compounds could give people an invisibility cloak against the
winged pests. We talked to a scientist who worked on the discovery to find out more.

Little bugger’s, this can’t come out soon enough!

Little bugger's, this can't come out soon enough! 

It’s a breakthrough in the fight against disease-carrying
mosquitoes. Researchers have found a chemical that disables the part of the insect’s brain that smells humans. Future bug repellents
based on the compounds could give people an invisibility cloak against the
winged pests. We talked to a scientist who worked on the discovery to find out more.

I can’t imagine what this guy must have been thinking. Amazing he survived!

I can't imagine what this guy must have been thinking. Amazing he survived! 

“Compression fracture of the T12 vertebra, 5 stitches to the eye, 6 stitches to the chin, severely sprained back, wrist and hand. multiple bruised areas.” That’s the miraculous result of a failed base jump by Vimeo user Subterminally, who could have easily died. Feel free to scream as you watch him crash and fall—knowing that he’s alright!

Bunch a crazy Russian’s, haha!

Bunch a crazy Russian's, haha! 

Who knew that one of the easiest superhero powers to get (at least on a neutered, pathetic human scale) is the Human Torch’s Flame On power? If you’re Russian and/or drink a lot of vodka, you can use a hot wire and a debauched sense of pain to create fire with your bare hands. Just pour fuel on the ground, hold a hot wire in one hand and place your free hand over the fuel to complete the circuit. Instaflame.