Industrial designer Naomi Kizhner has developed a concept for an invasive jewellery
collection that converts kinetic energy from the body’s involuntary movements
into electricity.
Naomi Kizhner designed the Energy Addicts accessories in response to the world’s
impending energy crisis, looking for an existing energy source that is yet to be
tapped in to.
“It interested me to imagine what would the world be like once it has experienced
a steep decline in energy resources and how we will feed our energy addiction,”
Kizhner told Dezeen.
“There are lots of developments of renewable energy resources, but the human body
is a natural resource for energy that is constantly renewed, as long as we are alive.”
“Technologically we are not too far away from these ideas becoming a
reality,” said Kizhner. “But practically speaking, will we be willing to
sacrifice our bodies in order to produce more energy?
My intention is to provoke a discussion.”
Source: DeZeen
The Origin of the Engagement and Wedding Ring
Who thought of this brilliant idea of giving rings prior to betrothal. (What the heck is a “betrothal” anyway? ) When you buy your wedding or engagement ring, know it has a long-standing history…one you’re about to know more about!
Where did the tradition of giving a diamond ring for engagements originate?
At first, only one ring was used for both engagement and a wedding. Then in 1477, Maximillian of Austria decided to give an engagement ring to his wife-to-be, Mary of Burgundy
Why is the wedding rings worn on the third finger of the left hand?
Both engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because
it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart. (How sweet!)
