Friday, June 26, 2026
My Home Needs Able Mabel
Mabel will make your tea, run your bath, make your bed, do the vacuuming, shine your shoes, dust your ornaments, cook your dinner and do the dishes afterwards, walk the dog, mind the baby, do the shopping, check the bill from your Paris dress designer, mix cocktails, answer the door, defend your property from burglars and even do the ironing. She was supposed to be available in 1976 but I’m still waiting…
The Murals of Anne-Julie Dudemaine
Artist Anne-Julie Dudemaine recreates Montreal’s iconic streets, architecture, cafés, and everyday scenes from the city in a cheerful, bold and colourful style.
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
A Brit Analyzes American and Canadian Speech Patterns
Actually all Canadians don’t sound the same. Newfoundlanders have a very distinct pattern of speech and many Quebecers speak French. The Ottawa Valley folk have their own unique twang.
Spiral Escalator
Animator Jared Owen explains how a spiral escalator works. I don’t think I’ve seen one of these.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gus, The $20m Dinosaur
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| Image: Sothebys |
Gus, one of the largest T. Rex skeletons, is heading to Sotheby’s Auction House for their 2026 Geek Week. With bones representing 75-80% of the bone mass of his kind Gus is among the most complete T. Rex ever found. (Estimate: 20,000,000 - 30,000,000 USD)
Klara And The Sun - Trailer
Klara and the Sun is based on the 2021 dystopian science fiction novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Jenna Ortega plays Klara, a solar-powered humanoid Artificial Friend who shows the capacity to care deeply but can the love we hold as humans be scientifically replicated? It is written and directed by Academy-Award winner Taika Waititi.
Mitsubishi Delica Night Stand
The Mitsubishi Delica is a cult classic offroad minivan known for its clean, boxy design. Taiwan’s Mo & A integrates its signature rectangular taillight into a metal night stand. ($267.00+)
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