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SpaceX’s Grasshopper Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing Vehicle aims to do what no rocket has done before: land in one piece. Most rockets are designed to burn up on re-entry. This one reached 820 feet and land safely. Why? Well, one of the obstacles to routinely putting people in space is … Read More
If you’ve ever been to Mexico (or hung out at Toronto’s La Carnita, which we suggest you do; order a Tromba), you’ve seen sugar skull (or calavera). They’re slightly morbid, but at the same time they’re graphically impressive and pretty bold. Now, print those sugar skulls in gold on a … Read More
If you know any Toronto Maple Leafs fans, you’ve probably heard (ad nauseum) that they’ve clinched a playoff spot. The fun doesn’t end there, though: some fans want the CN Tower to turn red every time Toronto scores a goal. The petition at Change.org has nearly 8,000 signatures so far, … Read More
Heads should be rolling over at the LCBO on Toronto’s Queens Quay . . . although they probably aren’t. On April 7, a man browsing in the show managed to casually shoplift a bottle of Glenfiddich 50 Year Old. Of course, that’s not as good as the 55 year (we’ve … Read More
To “beat swords into ploughshares” is a Biblical reference, but one needn’t know that to appreciate the idea of taking something from the military and converting it into something peaceful. Sword & Plough’s idea is to completely embody that concept. Their stylish bags are made from recycled military surplus gear, … Read More
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