Have you used NextDoor? It's a handy social media network that connects you to your neighbors. It's useful for many different purposes: people have used it to locate lost pets, sell or give away their stuff, and get the word out about garage or estate sales. But because it's a fairly new service, not everyone knows what the etiquette on NextDoor is. For Rent created this … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
The Essentials of Rock Climbing
Many humans seem to have a natural inclination to ascend to new heights by any means they can, whether it be climbing a mountain or a rock-face. This infographic, created by The Smart Lad outlines some of the essentials of a safe and enjoyable rock-climbing experience. As the infographic explains, this sport can be a lot of fun, but can also be dangerous if you’re unprepared or … [Read more...]
The Most Popular Toys Throughout the Decades
The holidays are almost upon us, and parents are already struggling to get the hottest toys for their kids. This is an age-old phenomenon: a certain toy becomes extremely popular, sometimes for reasons we don't understand, and the toy becomes extremely scarce. Probably the most well-known example is Tickle Me Elmo, in 1996. The unexpected success of the doll led to parents … [Read more...]
How the World Uses Coconuts
From coconut oil to coconut water, coconuts are one of the most widely-used and widely-beloved plants. But though coconut products have become quite trendy in recent years, they’ve enjoyed decades, even centuries, of wide-spread popularity in many regions of the world. Holland and Barrett created this infographic illustrating how coconuts are used in various locations around … [Read more...]