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- 1Machines mounted on trees let people knock on wood remotely●Tree-mounted machines connect to web app to let users knock on wood remotely
Tree-mounted mechanical devices linked to a web app now allow users to send a 'knock on wood' from anywhere in the world, with a machine physically rapping on the trunk on their behalf. The whimsical project blends internet-connected hardware with a superstition, prompting amused and curious reactions online.
- 2Mitchell Starc's fall draws giraffe comparisons during South Africa Test●Don't like it when Starc falls over. It's like a giraffe coming a cropper on the savannah. # cricket # SAvAus
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc tumbled to the ground while bowling during the Test match against South Africa, prompting affectionate ribbing from cricket fans. One quipped that watching the tall paceman fall over is like seeing a giraffe come a cropper on the savannah. Fans are following the match closely and reacting to every moment, including the lighthearted ones.
- 3Bats spotted flying over Fenway Park spark curiosity●... which reminds me of the time at a night game when my friend and I saw what we thought were bats 🦇🦇 flying over Fenwa
Baseball fans are swapping stories about seeing what looked like bats flying over Fenway Park during night games. One fan recounted trying to search online for information about bat sightings at the Boston ballpark, only to find that Googling 'flying bats' alongside the park's name turned up little useful information. The anecdote is drawing amused replies from others.