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Restoring Old Classic Cars to Perfection

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Restoring a classic car to its full former glory is a uniquely romantic endeavour for auto aficionados. These rolling antiques are iconic time capsules that capture the essence of style, culture, and engineering from past eras. As many of my car-loving friends would agree, vintage automobiles represent a class of antique like no other. Each car has its own iconic silhouette, gleaming chrome, and roaring engine that makes it a driving work of art. That's why I admire the meticulous work of this restoration shop so much. They take rusty, dilapidated classics that look ready for the scrap heap and painstakingly bring them back to perfection. Even as someone who isn't necessarily a car buff, it's incredibly satisfying to see them transform a decrepit old clunker into a vehicle that looks ready for display in an art museum. The level of care and attention to detail they devote to each car is astonishing. The restored interiors look factory-fresh, while the bodywork's elegant...

Biohacking?

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The idea of implanted technology like RFID tags makes me squeamish and reminds me too much of dystopian fiction like the Hunger Games. However, many biohackers and transhumanists believe that implanted devices can genuinely improve our daily lives in practical ways. Though it may sound like science fiction, here are a few examples of how implanted tech could aid humans - look away now if you're faint of heart! Some active biohackers have implanted RFID chips under their skin, usually between the thumb and forefinger, that can be scanned to unlock doors, log into computers, share contact information, and more. While remembering passwords and keys can be a hassle, having an implanted chip may take convenience to the next level. Proponents argue that RFID implants aren't tracking devices, but simply access tools voluntarily chosen. Magnets implanted in fingertips provide a "sixth sense" of feeling magnetic and electromagnetic fields around you. Biohackers claim this allo...