The Largest Comet Ever Seen Is Swinging Through Our Solar System

Plus, this startup wants to get in your ears and watch your brain.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /money AS INFLATION SOARS, HOW IS ARIZONA ICED TEA STILL 99 CENTS? Gas is nearly six bucks a gallon. Groceries are 8% higher than last year. Dollar stores: now dollar-and-a-quarter stores. But a giant, 23-ounce can of AriZona iced tea still costs 99 cents, the same price it has been since it hit the market 30 years ago. Today, that's cheaper than most bottled water, 20-ounce sodas, iced teas and canned coffees on the market. If you could fill your car up with cans of AriZona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey, it would be cheaper than L.A. gas by nearly 40 cents a gallon. LA Times /inspiration 10 GIFTS EVERY MOM WILL LOVE Mother's Day is approaching and while traditional gifts like flowers and chocolate don't last long, The Futurist sells gifts that Mom enjoys long after the holidays are over. Order one of these gifts today to get it before Mother's Day arrives. The Futurist /cosmos THE LARGEST COMET EVER SEEN IS SWINGING THROUGH OUR SOLAR SYSTEM A huge comet with a solid center more than twice the width of Rhode Island is on an orbital path that will swing it inside our cosmic neighborhood, astronomers say. The icy interloper is traveling 22,000 mph from the edge of the solar system toward the sun. NBC News /biz THE ALL-IN-ONE LEGAL SOLUTION YOUR COMPANY NEEDS You don't need to pay a high retainer or hefty hourly fee to get great legal help for your business. JUSTLAW helps you navigate your legal needs with affordable access to a network of over 400 vetted attorneys. The proprietary JUSTLAW algorithm matches you with the right lawyer for your situation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Opt for a small business subscription or select one-off services, like contract reviews, when you need them. It's the simple solution to any legal worries that keep you up at night, so check out JUSTLAW today. [Partner] /interior @allenunruh /science SCIENTISTS ARE STUDYING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF "A**HOLES" Assholes — we all have them, and we all know one when we see one. But what makes an asshole an asshole? To get to the root of this age old question, psychology researchers at the University of Georgia worked to quantify which personality traits make someone an "asshole" — and their findings aren't exactly surprising. Neoscope /gadget THIS FOLDABLE, ULTRA-COMPACT KEYBOARD DOESN'T SACRIFICE FUNCTIONALITY FOR SIZE There are tons of portable Bluetooth keyboards out there. The problem is, most come with an annoying tradeoff. If you want something lightweight and compact, it probably isn't full-sized and fully functional. But if you want something full-sized and fully-functional, it's probably not lightweight and compact. However, there is at least one exception. The Minder Portable Folding Bluetooth Keyboard is a full-size keyboard with a mouse trackpad on the side that folds up to the size of a DVD case. With a solid aluminum frame and hinges, this well-built keyboard is compatible with Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS. You can connect and switch between three devices simultaneously. If you're looking for the perfect keyboard for your mobile office setup, check this one out. obVus Solutions /neuroscience THIS STARTUP WANTS TO GET IN YOUR EARS AND WATCH YOUR BRAIN Born from Alphabet's "moonshot" division, NextSense aims to sell earbuds that can collect heaps of neural data—and uncover the mysteries of gray matter. Wired /posted @jpwilliamsmedia /bites Chill out and work out at the same time? Yes, it's possible with the Cubii Smart Sit Bundle Life hack: start your day with the Morning Brew newsletter and become smarter in just five minutes Cook your meat, fish, and poultry to the perfect temperature every time with the Meatstick digital thermometer THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser