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POPSNaturmobil: Cart runs on "horse power" "My friends and relatives thought of me as a somewhat eccentric half-mad inventor attempting the impossible," said Mirhejazi who has brought his invention to Dubai. Nevertheless, one friend was prepared to rustle up enough cash to put the project under starter’s orders. "It took me 26 months to build the vehicle in my workshop in Tehran. I got it patented by a special department in Iran after professors at universities there attested that it was a scientific invention."
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POPSWhy Working Less is Better for the Globe Bertand Russell wrote a brilliant little book called 'In Praise of Idleness' in the 1930s which put this argument beautifully, including the environmental degradation. He asks whether the point of life was moving matter from one place to another, or telling other people to do so, and concludes that it isn't.
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POPSFatbusting desk helps lose kilos art work They have finally found a way to make public servants look busy. Maybe if they introduce people to the concept of walking at work, they will discover walking can be enjoyable, and the improved circulation can assist thinking. So many people out there seem like they've just forgotten how to walk. they just need reminding.
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POPS10 Most Harmful Health Gadgets Want to jump rope without actually jump roping? I know, doesn't make sense right? But with the JumpSnap ($60-$100), you don't have to worry about tripping on a rope or clearing out lots of space to jump. Actually.... I want one of these!
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POPSWhat I've Discovered Of course, this article is not to make light of the financial burden those have who have to drive long miles to work, but it's a great article for the things in life we "miss" by always being in a hurry in those 5 minute drives.