Seen that? - Facts about Einstein

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Facts about Einstein at Cool Picking

Did you know that: After the death of the first president of Israel in 1952, the Israeli government decided to offer the post of second president to albert einstein. He refused. One week before his death, Einstein signed his last letter. It was a letter to Bertrand Russell in which he agreed that his name should go on a manifesto urging all nations to give up nuclear weapons. It is fitting that [...] Read More


Have you been to NY? at Cool Picking

Visitors to new york City have been buying the "I love NY" t-shirt since 1977 during the campaign to revitalize the city. It's a staple for tourists and die-hard New York lovers. I myself have spent a fortune buying that shirt and sending it to friends, even those who have never been to New York, as if egging them to love New York. So, let's be true to ourselves. This time, I [...] Read More


Oh Stella at Cool Picking

We love the name. There's something into it. But more than that, it's brand spanking new and features one-of a Kind fashion-- specifically great vintage and recycled pieces with provocative graphics--naughty bunnies, skulls, and trailers that transform classic preppy into preppy with a twist. Check their vintage section for true standout pieces-- direct from vintage dealers around the world, personally hand picked, and custom printed. Truly one of a kind piece. Link: [...] Read More


Baby Einstein and Brainy Babies may do more harm than good at The Parenting Weblog

photo Research led by Frederick Zimmerman and Dr. Dmitri Christakis of the University of Washington found out that popular baby videos "Baby Einstein" and "Brainy Babies" may do more harm than good to your toddlers, by delaying language development. Although these videos were made to stimulate babies' brains and not language development, parents normally assume that improvement of language skills is included in the video's promise. The strongest effect was on babies [...] Read More


Baby Einstein Octoplush at The Parenting Weblog

It's 7 days until Christmas Eve, and I'm not yet finished buying stuff for my family. I've been sweeping through the stuff in Amazon, and got distracted by this Octoplush by Baby Einstein. For just $12.99, babies can have fun with this Octoplush. It's features include: Soft, multi-textured developmental Baby Einstein octopus The youngest of babies can hug the octopus to hear a Baby Einstein melody and explore the textures for tactile [...] Read More