It’s been two weeks since we last went to the allotment, so we were expecting a little bit of weed growth. This was something of an understatement when we arrived at the plot last weekend to find very little visible under a covering of grass and weeds. A day of hard work later and the…
Month: May 2013
Bike Light That Detects Pot Holes
This is interesting it’s a bike light that can alert the rider to pot holes. It works by showing a grid made up of standard squares. On a rough road surface the grid will show broken areas that conform to the road layout enabling the cyclist to read the road ahead.
Disappearing Hedgehogs
When was the last time you saw a hedgehog? It is likely the answer was some time ago. Unfortunately the last hedgehog I saw happened to be a dead one that I found in my garden. It seems that the once common creature is becoming something of a rarity. If this article is correct they…
Aldi’s £12.99 Champagne Performs Well in Taste Tests
So well in fact that it did better than some of it’s rivals that cost up to 10 times as much. The champagne has been described by judges as classy and complex and was awarded a silver medal at the International Wine Challenge 2013. The champagne performed better than Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2004,…
Scottish Wildcat Could be Extinct Within 2 Years
The Scottish wildcat has long been under threat of extinction mainly due to problems with the species interbreeding with domestic moggies. A scientist who has developed a genetic test to identify pure Scottish wildcats has now warned that the species could be extinct in as little as two years. Some scientists have now called for…
Edible Insects Becoming More Popular
Selfridges has reported that sales of edible insects have increased by 11%. It seems more people are being tempted by the snacks which include Thai Green Curry Crickets, Dark Chocolate Covered Scorpions and BBQ Flavour Worm Crisps. They certainly look crunchy.
What Colour is Your Bedroom?
Is a question you might think slightly insignificant but perhaps you need to rethink how you decorate your bedroom. It seems that the colour you choose could impact how you sleep. If you paint your room blue it should slow the heart rate and help reduce your blood pressure. Purple rooms on the other hand…
How Much Bacteria is on Your Handbag?
According to this article it could harbour more bacteria then the average toilet. Leather handbags carry most bacteria because the spongy texture provides the perfect growing conditions. The dirtiest item in the average handbag is hand cream which has more bacteria than the average toilet seat. Women are advised to wash their hands regularly and…
If You Want to Lose Weight, Join a Slimming Club
Is the message of this article. It suggests that dieters who join slimming clubs lose five times more weight then those who try to do it on their own. People who followed a Weight Watchers diet lost an average of 8.6lbs in 3 months compared with just 1.8lbs with those on DIY diets. The weight…
Harsher Penalties for Using a Mobile Whilst Driving
The transport secretary has unveiled plans for harsher penalties for some driving offences such as using a mobile whilst driving and lighting a cigarette at the wheel. Sending a text message or making a phone call whilst driving will also incur tougher penalties. The current penalty for using a mobile whilst driving is £60 but…