Today’s Hottest Deals: Energizer AAA Batteries, Haxtec Antique Iron Metal RPG Dice Set, FLASHFORGE 3D Printer, LEGO Space Astronaut, and More!

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For today’s edition of “Deal of the Day,” here are some of the best deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning! Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

–What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions – $30.00 $15.86

–Energizer Alkaline Power AAA Batteries (32 Pack) – $18.98 $11.47

–Anker USB C Power Strip Surge Protector (300J) Power Strip, 6 AC outlets, 2 USB ports, and 1 USB-C port, TUV Listed – $25.99 $16.99

–Haxtec Antique Iron Metal RPG Dice Set Silver (Other Models and Colors are on Sale Too!) – $13.99 $9.99

–FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer, Fully Auto Leveling FDM 3D Printer with Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, Quick Detachable 280°C Nozzle, Vibration Compensation – $399.00 $299.00

–LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Space Astronaut Building Set – $54.99 $43.99

–Marvel Titan Hero Series Spider-Man 12-Inch Action Figure with Fx Port – $11.99 $5.45

–Oversized Thickened Inflatable 120″ X 72″ X 22″ Pool for Kids and Adults – $109.98 $69.97

–Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License – $219.99 $49.97

Spelling Bee Gone Wild: Untangling the Evolution of English Spelling!

Spelling reformers have been advocating for changes to make English spelling more intuitive and less irregular. One example of its messiness: take the “g-h” sound from “enough,” the “o” sound from “women” and the “t-i” sound from “action,” and you could argue that “g-h-o-t-i” spells “fish.” So, how did English get like this?

Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history, and find out why it’s such an inconsistent language.

[TED Ed]