December 2009
You know you're a swimmer when..
perfectlylonely:
>If whenever you hear an electronic beep, and you instinctively jump, you might be a swimmer. >If you have rings around your eyes unrelated to the amount of sleep you got, you might be a swimmer. >If waking up before dawn to exercise seems normal, you might be a swimmer. (You might also be crazy) >If jamming a piece of Styrofoam between your legs is not a kinky...
The 30 Most Satisfying Simple Pleasures Life Has...
whenthewindblows:
Sleeping In on a Rainy Day – As the rain beats lightly against the window, you nestle your head deeper into your pillow. The sound is soothing and your bed feels like a sanctuary. There is no place you would rather be.
Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had – You reach into your pocket and find a $20 bill from the last time you wore these jeans. You aren’t rich, but you are...
10 Best Sports Gear Innovations | Wired Magazine →
alwaysgreener:
1. The Ping-Pong ball Until 1900, rubber balls ricocheted around English drawing rooms. James Gibb’s celluloid sphere brought finesse to the game.
2. Golf ball dimples Golfers always knew that dinged-up balls travel farther: Dents create turbulence, which reduces drag. In 1908, William Taylor patented dimples.
3. The football’s internal valve In days of yore, an inflation...
November 2009
