A History of Early Computing, Warning: Learning is Involved [Giz Educates]

The folks over at Neatorama have put together a good semi-brief history of the world of early computing for anyone interested in learning a thing or two. By the way, when I say early, I mean really early—the saga begins with a 35,000-year-old baboon fibula that early bushmen were using as a makeshift calculator. Admittedly, there are a few glaring omissions, but sacrifices had to me made. I mean, I want to learn—but not if it is going to take all day. [Neatorama]

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Build Your Own Apple Store [DIY]

If you have been thinking about remodeling your home, and you just can’t get enough of the atmosphere your neighborhood Apple Store, oobject has tracked down 24 items that you will need to get the job done. Sure, it will cost an absolute fortune, but I’m sure that there is at least one well-to-do hardcore Apple fanboy out there willing to do it. [oobject via Make]

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Zing Lunch Launchers: The Latest in Food Fight Technology [Launch Your Lunch]

Man, I love the guys at Worldwide Fred—but parents and janitors probably feel differently thanks to this ZING! spring-loaded spoon launcher. The way I see it, if you are going to go into battle, you had better have the right equipment. Loading up a round of vegetables in this thing will surely give you an edge over your enemy. Peas will rain down like hellfire. Pricing not yet available. [Product Page]

Original post by Sean Fallon