What’s a Loomis?

Quick! Send a telegraph; it’s Loomis Day! Mahlon Loomis was a dentist who introduced  wireless telegraphy in 1868. He experimented with kites, sending signals through the atmosphere. He also invented artificial teeth! It’s also Water A Flower Day. Don’t let all your beautiful new flowers dehydrate now that the weather is heating up!

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Catclaws to the Rescue

Apparently common sense is not enough to keep cars from driving or parking on sidewalks, so British inventor Yannick Read created the Catclaw. The device pops a metal spike out, to slash the tires of a car or truck that rolls over it. Lighter objects like people or bikes will not activate it. That should keep pedestrians safe!