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Human evolution worked with the idea that eyes are more or less right at the front of your body. Maybe you've got a protruding nose, maybe a stomach, but we gauge distances with the assumption…

Ever heard or Richard Whittington? He was Lord Mayor of London four times, though often people only count the last three (his predecessor died in office). He was often known as Dick. And he might…

In some situations, safety depends on not being seen. If you're trying to sneak around, or wanting to ensure your privacy, then you better avoid getting caught. Imagine that you're a kid trying to steal…

I'm all for boldly going where no man has gone before. Exploration and discovery are important. It's exciting to venture into uncharted territory, take a giant leap for mankind, and push forward into new horizons…

When I was a little kid - about nine years old - the idea of spy gear was the coolest thing to me. I think a lot of children go through this phase - secret…

Clairvoyance is the power to see objects at a distance. It's a commonplace of fantasy fiction, where mystical oracles can scry on distant events. Perhaps evil witches use sorcery to spy on their enemies, or…

At the end of the day, cars are surprisingly fragile. Sure, they have airbags and crumple zones and all sorts of safety features. And they're made of sturdy metal and have a reinforced chassis and…

Modern vehicles come with all sorts of built-in safety devices to protect drivers and passengers. These little design features start with the humble seat belt, the buckle optimised to reduce force on the human body…

Have you ever been in one of those kaleidoscope rooms? The ones that are like a mirror maze, where the walls are all reflective and you see thousands of copies of yourself, some reversed, some…

Last night, my friend was showing me his car - a vintage Land Rover that he's modified slightly so that it was drivable today. It certainly looked cool, I'll give him that - the old-fashioned…

Do you have a backup plan? I don't know what your Plan A is, but you should definitely have a backup plan. Everyone needs a backup plan. After all, what if your first plan fails?…