Learn Something New

I’m thrilled to share my love for learning in the Brain Boost aka Learn Something New section. From intriguing trivia to fascinating facts, I’ve got everything to keep your mind buzzing.

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Terracotta Pot Fridge – Who Needs Eskom?

Shaun Zietsman September 15, 2022

A pot-in-pot refrigerator, clay pot cooler, a Zeer pot, or as it is more commonly known, a Terracotta...

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The World Islands – Dubai’s 14 Billion Dollar Failure

Shaun Zietsman February 10, 2024

In Dubai, United Emirates, they build an artificial archipelago that was meant to resemble a map the...

Meet The Something Guy

Shaun Zietsman

I’m The Something Guy, the human behind the screen and the slightly odd brain responsible for everything you’re reading here. I write curious, playful pieces about pretty much anything that catches my attention, from genuinely informative ideas to the wonderfully strange corners of the internet. The point is simple. Every post should be interesting, a little unexpected, and worth your time.