Digital Clock Numbers: A Closer Look at Segmented Displays
Despite modern clocks and watches having screens, when we think of electronic clocks we think of classic digital clock numbers. The boxy, segmented display that we can imitate with matches, toothpicks, and crayons just as easily as with an old-timey watch. Here, we’ll be looking at this classic design — also known as the […]
How to Freeze Time in Real Life (With Clocks) — Saccadic Masking
By the power of special eye movements, known as saccadic masking, you can freeze time in real life!
Sleep is a Waste of Time?! Maximizing Sleep Efficiency
Think sleep is a waste of time? That’s because you aren’t using your sleep time properly!
How to Set Clock on Frigidaire Stove — PICTURE Guide
Here’s how to set the clock on your Frigidaire stove, complete with pictures!
Infamous and Famous: Clock Towers
Clock towers have some famous (and some rather infamous) stories about them. Here are a few of our (and your) favorites.
How to Wake Someone Up — 8 Myths, Facts, and Absurdities
Just like everything else on the ‘net, there are some strange ideas about how to wake someone up.
How to Change the Alarm Sound on Android [Ultimate Guide]
Here, we investigate how to get the best alarm sound on your Android phone.
What is the big hand on the clock called? — Analog Clock Parts
Your complete analog clock dictionary. As early as elementary school, you probably heard your teachers refer to the “small hand” or “big hand” of a clock. Chances are you’ve continued using the terms way beyond that, too, but they’ve long since started to feel like childish words. Or, maybe you know the basic parts of […]
How Many Numbers are on a Clock Face?
How many numbers are on a clock? The answer varies, no matter what some schoolyard riddles will tell you…