What is iron gall ink? Only one of the "most important substances in the history of civilization," says Joel Klein, the curator of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences at the Huntington in San Marino, California. That's because the ink, which is dark blue-gray, sinks into the surface of the paper or parchment and won't fade centuries after it's applied. — Read the rest

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SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs.

Putin said that he and Musk are in "close contact" about Rassvet, Russia's Starlink-like satellite connectivity project.

A few years ago, I was on a plane with my Kindle Paperwhite in my lap, and when I grabbed the seatbelt to strap in, the buckle hit the screen and cracked it. It was still usable, but the bright spot was distracting. — Read the rest

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Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.

Here's a cool summer punch that beats the heat and tastes delicious. It features the 5-flavor omija berry which has an incredibly unique taste and is really good at quenching your thirst!

I learned how to make soy milk long time ago from my cousin, who said she had been drinking this soy milk regularly for breakfast for decades. My cousin, who is in her late 70s, still looks like she’s in her early 50s. : ) After learning the recipe, I posted it on my website. […]