Archive for May, 2007

Potential new competitor to Velcro

Potential new competitor to Velcro. Apparently it can hold eight times as much weight as Velcro and is practically silent. If it works well that invention’ll be worth billions. (Via Engadget.)

Posted at 3am on 20/05/07 | no comments | Filed Under: linked list

BBC: Mars abandon plans to use rennet in their chocolate bars

Mars has abandoned plans to use animal products in its chocolate, and has apologised to “upset” vegetarians. I can’t believe they were so stupid to not realise how strong the reaction would be, but I’m glad they’ve seen sense.

Posted at 1am on 20/05/07 | no comments | Filed Under: linked list