Forget biking to work to keep fit and save fuel – why not bounce to work? It’s not an option for most of us at the moment, but one firm of architects in Estonia is working on it. The architects studio, Salto, installed a 170 feet-long trampoline, which resembles a black, bouncy road, as part […]
It’s not unknown for people to fall asleep at work – but one very tired German bank employee accidentally transferred millions of euros while napping on his keyboard. What should have been a small transfer of €62.40 (£53.63) turned into a huge order for €222,222,222.22 (£190 million). The bank noticed the mistake quickly, and corrected […]
Are you left-handed? If so, why not strike a blow for lefties everywhere by joining in the 23rd annual Left Handers Day on August 13th. Left-handed people often get frustrated because everything from their computer mouse to scissors were designed for right-handers. So this year, on Left Handers Day, declare part of your office a […]
A smartphone app to help desperate people find loo paper has been invented in Venezuela. There is toilet paper crisis in the country which has been going on for months, with economists blaming price controls imposed by the government. Thousands of people have downloaded the app which was invented by enterprising chemical engineering student Jose […]
Left-handed workers all over the UK are poised to strike a blow for equality on August 13 – International Lefthanders Day. Hundreds of ‘lefty zones’ are being set up, where right-handed people will be asked to try out left-handed scissors and complete daily tasks with their left hand, to see what life is like for […]
A young American computer scientist is making a fortune in Wall Street – and giving half of it away. Jason Trigg, aged 25, earns an estimated $100,000 a year and donates 50 per cent of his wages to charity. Philanthropist Trigg works for a high-frequency trading firm, but he still lives with three flatmates and […]
The early bird really does catch the worm when it comes to interviews. That’s the conclusion of a study published in the journal Psychological Science. It found that applicants for a higher degree were more likely to be selected if they were interviewed during the morning, compared with later in the day. This was nothing […]
Doctors found a pencil stuck in a man’s head after he had suffered headaches for 15 years. The 24 year old Afghan man had no idea what was wrong when he went for a scan at the Aachen University Hospital in Germany. A 10cm (4-inch) pencil was found lodged from his sinus to his pharynx. […]
The number of ‘silver surfers’ – people aged over 50 who use the internet – has increased, with an improvement in the numbers going online. But official figures reveal that more than seven million adults in the UK have never used the internet at all, although around one million more people have ventured on to […]
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of fake bank notes in circulation during 2012, Bank of England figures reveal. Last year the number of counterfeits taken out of circulation was around 719,000 with a face value of £13.1million. By comparison, in 2011 there were 377,000 fake notes removed from circulation, with a […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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