Archive for February 9th, 2023

Strange and Wonderful Valentines Generated by Artificial Intelligence

Janelle Shane at AI Weirdness trained algorithms to generate Valentine cards last year. Have the programs gotten any better since then? I believe so, although they are still weird enough to generate a laugh or two. This...

https://www.neatorama.com/2023/02/09/Strange-and-Wonderful-Valentines-Generated-by-Artificial-Intelligence/

How "Consumer Engineering" Made Products Worse

Around 20 years ago, I bought a leather purse with a built-in wallet. It served me well, but 15 years later it was worn out. I went back to the same store and bought another, but found that the slots in the wallet part w...

https://www.neatorama.com/2023/02/09/How-Consumer-Engineering-Made-Products-Worse/

Harry Potter Translated into a Scottish Dialect

The great J.K. Rowling is thoroughly English, having been born and raised in Glouchester and educated in western England. But let's imagine if she originated north of Hadrian's Wall. What would a Scottish Harry Potter so...

https://www.neatorama.com/2023/02/09/Harry-Potter-Translated-into-a-Scottish-Dialect/

Eight New Snowplows Named for Minnesota's Fleet

For the third year in a row, the Minnesota Department of Transportation held an online poll to name eight snowplows. The agency solicited suggestions in December and got more than ten thousand possible names. They select...

https://www.neatorama.com/2023/02/09/Eight-New-Snowplows-Named-for-Minnesotas-Fleet/




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