The Human Google
Have a question? You don't have to ask Google. Pick up the phone and dial 917-275-6975. AskNYPL, the New York Public Library's human search team, will be happy to find the answer you're searching for.
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3D Printing in Space
At around $10,000 per pound, shipping anything into space is extremely expensive. Most of the brain power in the new space race has focused on more efficient, multi-use rockets. But a small company called Made In Space has turned that idea on its head: Instead of designing and building better vehicles to get things into orbit, why not just build those things in space? In March 2016, Made In Space sent their second 3D printer to the International Space Station, giving interplanetary travel a huge boost in the process.
Breakfast
It's the most important meal of the day. But depending on where you are in the world, it can mean a multitude of things. From beans and ham to a club sandwich, Nowness explores how people like start their day.
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Joyful Co. Mother's Day Box
This Mother's Day, Joyful Co. has curated a box filled with self care products to uplift her spirits, nourish her body, and create a soothing environment that promotes relaxation and balance. Included is jasmine pearl tea, a gold tea infuser, orange & ginger lip balm, serene essential oil, purifying activated charcoal lavender soap, a calming tea candle, and lavender hand cream, all packaged in a gift-ready box. All of Joyful Co.'s Mother's Day gifts are 20% off until Sunday, May 11th 2025.
Presented by Joyful Co.
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Vita Coco Treats
Launched last April, Vita Coco Treats is a new coconutmilk beverage crafted for those moments when you're in the mood for something light, sweet, and satisfying. Combining the flavors of creamy coconut and sweet strawberries, Vita Coco Treats offers a refreshingly indulgent drink. Instead of flooding "influencers" with free products as promotion, they brought the product to the people this Valentine's Day in the form of a DIY vending machine. Set up in Washington Square Park, New York, it dispensed free Strawberries & Crème Treats to passersby, leading to long lines and an overwhelming response. This fun, natural experience is much like the drink itself, which has ingredients you can pronounce and is likely to leave a smile on your face.
Presented by Vita Coco.
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Humanity's First Interstellar Mission
When Johann Kepler wrote Galileo Galilei that humans would reach the stars on the heavenly winds, it turns out he wasn't just making a metaphor. While we might not ever make it, spacecraft with sails designed to ride a massive beam of light to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to Earth, can. The Atlantic looks at how this technology could get us to the stars, with spaceships that cost as much as a smartphone.
French Onion Barb
Now Netflix is just being cruel. After leaving Barb in the Upside Down with no explanation about her health or safety, they're making a mockery out of our favorite Stranger Things character by turning her into a soup. Although we're totally against the treatment of Barb, we have to admit she does look rather tasty as a bowl of french onion soup.
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HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer
While much of the world has gone paperless, there's still a place in every home for a printer, scanner, and copying machine. HP's Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One does all three. The eponymous tanks hold up to two years or 6,000 pages of ink, which is included in the box, and have a proprietary spill-free refill system. Self-healing WiFi provides a dependable connection for all devices via the HP app, enabling wireless scanning, copying, and printing, with the latter supporting borderless photos. Smart illuminating buttons make on-device use a breeze, and built-in HP Wolf Essential Security protects the printer from cyber threats. Available now for $70 off.
Presented by HP.
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Five Infuzed THC Seltzers
Low-calorie and alcohol-free, Five's Infuzed THC Seltzers let you unwind with no regrets. They're designed to replace traditional booze, with 2mg of delta-9 THC, 2mg of CBD, and additional cannabinoids to deliver good vibes with every sip. The buzz will begin in under 15 minutes, and because it's plant-powered, you can relax and enjoy the ride without worrying about the hangover that inevitably follows. Naturally flavored in Black Cherry, Grapefruit, and Guava Passionfruit, each refreshing can is just 40 calories, allowing you to savor the moment guilt-free.
Presented by Five CBD.
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Riding the Wall of Death
Before Kerri Cameron was riding motorcycles on the Wall of Death, she rode horses for a living. Now she tours the world with Luke Fox and the original Wall of Death. A vertical, circular-shaped ring where riders take motorcycles up right to the top in an insane spectacle.
Nick Offerman On Making Stuff
Turns out that the the "character" Nick Offerman and the man Nick Offerman aren't too philosophically apart. In this sit-down interview with Sam Jones, Nick gives his thoughts on the all-American pastime of buying stuff, the importance of making things, and giving children the opportunity to see that not everything has to come off the shelf of a massive box store.
