Archive for July 13th, 2025

How Napoleon Spent His Years in Exile

After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815, the purpose of the British exiling Napoleon Bonaparte to St. Helena wasn't to punish him. The idea was to get him far away so that he couldn't escape and rise to power again, as he d...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/07/13/How-Napoleon-Spent-His-Years-in-Exile/

Testing the Most Aerodynamic Shapes for Vehicles

Testing aerodynamic shapes in the real world can be done, but it's a pain. You have to control for any differences in driving surface, weight, wind, drivers, and a dozen other variables that can affect the results. It's...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/07/13/Testing-the-Most-Aerodynamic-Shapes-for-Vehicles/

The Rise and Long-Lasting Popularity of the Etch A Sketch

In 1960, Ohio Art Company launched a new toy for Christmas called the Etch A Sketch. The company had invested more money into the license than any toy had ever drawn before, just because the executives thought it was so...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/07/13/The-Rise-and-Long-Lasting-Popularity-of-the-Etch-A-Sketch/

The World's Only Ferris Wheel Sauna

There are Ferris wheels all around the world, but Finland has a very Finnish take on the classic amusement ride. Finns love their saunas and coined the word. If you visit Finland, you'll have many opportunities to experi...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/07/13/The-Worlds-Only-Ferris-Wheel-Sauna/

Closing a Refrigerator with Different Martial Arts

Renzo Rage is a martial artist and, although he does not state it outright, a gifted physical comedian. On TikTok, he occasionally posts videos of himself performing ordinary household tasks, such as avoiding an obstacle...

https://www.neatorama.com/2025/07/13/Closing-a-Refrigerator-with-Different-Martial-Arts/
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