Baltimore’s Mr. Trash Wheel Cleans Up The Waterfront With Technology And Googly Eyes

This month in 2014, the debut of Mr. Trash Wheel! He’s become a social media sensation for his giant googly eyes and his dedication to cleaning up Baltimore’s waterfront.

By |2024-12-02T08:03:58-05:00May 13, 2024|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , |

Ruth Belville, The Last “Time Carrier” In London

Today in 1854, the birthday of a very important person in the history of how we keep track of time: Ruth Belville, who has been called the “Greenwich Time Lady.” 

By |2024-12-16T06:39:55-05:00March 5, 2024|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , |

The “Chat Checkout” In The Netherlands Makes Sure Everyone Has Someone To Talk To

In the Netherlands, a grocery store chain is offering Kletskassa, or "chat checkout," where customers and clerks can strike up conversations if they need them.

By |2024-12-05T06:53:51-05:00October 6, 2021|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |
Go to Top