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music2 hours ago•18 min saved

David Clayton-Thomas, Brass-Driven Voice Behind Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the Canadian-born frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears and writer of the hit 'Spinning Wheel,' died at 84 in a Toronto hospital. The Grammy-winning band rose to fame in the late 1960s with a brass-driven sound and hits like 'Spinning Wheel,' 'You’ve Made Me So Very Happy' and 'And When I Die.' Clayton-Thomas continued to perform and contribute to charity, earning Canadian honors such as induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and a memoir release; a memorial concert benefiting Peacebuilders Canada is planned. No cause of death was disclosed.

via Variety|

#blood-sweat-tears #canadian-music #david-clayton-thomas

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"1933's Fascinating Shoe Testing Contraption: The Curious Spinning Wheel of Feet"

A spinning wheel of feet, created in 1933 to test the endurance of leather shoes, has been put on display at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. The device, resembling a piece of contemporary art, features a conveyor belt that keeps the foot-wheel spinning and could also function as a kicking machine if the spinning direction were reversed.

via Boing Boing|

#1933 #exploratorium #footwear

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Mastering Resources and Travel in LEGO Fortnite: A Comprehensive Guide

In LEGO Fortnite, players can craft Silk Thread by using a Spinning Wheel and Silk obtained from defeating Spiders. To make a Spinning Wheel, players need to build a Lumber Mill and gather Wooden Rods and Wolf Claws. Spiders can be found in the Grasslands and are relatively easy to defeat, but their numbers can pose a challenge. The Spinning Wheel can also yield Cord or Drawstring, which are often needed for more complex recipes.

via Dot Esports|

#crafting #gaming #lego-fortnite