Memory foam is technically known as ‘viscoelastic foam’ and was developed by NASA in the late 1960s. NASA’s researchers originally created the material for use in seat belts and harnesses; the idea was that the foam could improve seat cushioning and create greater crash protection for pilots...
Memory foam moccasin slippers are so comfortable. I slip mine on after work every day, and I instantly feel better. It’s a drastic shift from the heels or boots that I have been wearing for the past nine hours. With other slippers, I had a problem with sweating. If I didn’t wear...
Memory Foam was developed by NASA – but was later used to make mattresses (originally by Tempur-Pedic). Sleeping is about as different from blasting off in a rocket as anything could be. Nonetheless, the lessons learned from one were directly applicable to the other. I never suggested that...
2. Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress The best mattress in a box for sleepers who crave the hug of memory foam at a lower price than a Tempur-Pedic Specifications Type: All-foam Materials: Memory foam, other foams Firmness (1-10): 6.5 (we rate it between 6.5-7) Height: 12" Trial:...
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focus in certain situations; it's a must in an M kit. Since we were always on the go, I had to make sure I could charge my M11 anywhere, so I took theUSB-C to USB-C cable. This allowed me to give it a quick charge when we sat down for some tapas and wine, which was ...
Toy cassette player/recorder Talkboy was originally created in 1992 as a non-working prop for that year's blockbuster Christmas movie "Home Alone." Macaulay Culkin's character Kevin McCallister made Talkboy a must-have toy when he showed off the technology in the movie's sequel. The devious...
Historically, the twin bed was originally used by married couples. In the 1890s, it became a popular way for couples to get more sleep, without waking one another up in the night. Alarmists of the time blamed the new trend for an increase in troubled marriages, and forecast an increase ...
The AntelopeEdge Duowas an obvious alternative to the original, higher priced Sphere mics before UAD added new less expensive models. Buy it new onSweetwater,B&H,Thomann, orAmazon. Look for deals onReverb. The same has happened for Antelope’s Edge Solo, which once handily beat out the Spher...
The space blanket, which helps people to warm up quickly, was invented by NASA scientists. Peter Muller/Getty Images A very long list of gadgets, materials and processes originally were developed for the U.S. space program but found other applications back on Earth — so many that NASA has...