water Refinishing my waxed-cotton raincoats Jason Weisberger

wax Spray on wax cotton waterproofing saves the day Jason Weisberger

art Watch this very satisfying candle-carving artisan at work Andrea James

Kids Watch these super satisfying wax sealing compilations Andrea James

Kids Unicorn candle holder cries colorful waxy tears when lit Andrea James

makers Artisans revive the polissoir, a nearly-forgotten woodworking tool Andrea James

wax The much easier way to re-proof waxed cotton Jason Weisberger

art Computer finds faces in grains of sand David Pescovitz

Games Enjoy a relaxing half hour compilation of rain scenes in videogames David Pescovitz

Gadgets RokBlok is the world's tiniest wireless record player, and it's…awesome Boing Boing's Shop

Gadgets Here are 39 of the best July 4th deals to help keep some money in your wallet Boing Boing's Shop

science fiction "Southland Tales" is the perfect hot mess of a movie for the 4th of July in the hellscape of 2020 Thom Dunn

music New Adam Schlesinger tribute album features covers by Rachel Bloom, Charly Bliss, Sarah Silverman, Nada Surf, and many many more Thom Dunn

Audio Ghost boxes, psycho-phones, and other devices for listening to spirits David Pescovitz

Gadgets Here’s your Father’s Day Gift Guide…so you better choose wisely Boing Boing's Shop

health Concept design for a drill-like tool that augers wax out of your ear Mark Frauenfelder

ducks Award-winning duck eats yeast, explodes, and blinds a man Thom Dunn

music Half-Life with all sounds replaced with rave music samples David Pescovitz

conspiracy theories Someone dubbed Alex Jones' ranting over video of Chuck E. Cheese Thom Dunn

coronavirus Elon Musk: 'Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules' Xeni Jardin