A NASA scientist succinctly addresses some end-of-the-world myths bandied about in popular culture, from the end of a Mayan cycle late this year to supposed deadly solar storms, a pole shift, a nasty wandering planet, and so on. To those … Continue reading
A remarkable kindergarten teacher who got into teaching in 1935: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy by … Continue reading
Here is a really nifty flashmob performance, apparently part of an enthusiastic wedding celebration, in the Sparrow Hills (Воробьёвы го́ры) neighborhood of Moscow on February 26, just a few weeks ago. It should serve as an antidote to any leftover … Continue reading
The annual Skyscraper Competition from eVolo Magazine is intended to recognize “outstanding ideas that redefine skyscraper design through the use of new technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations, along with studies on globalization, flexibility, adaptability, and the digital revolution. … Continue reading
No doughnuts? This cupcake-vending cross between a jukebox and an ATM (I really like the part of the cycle that shows a live picture from the point of view of the robot arm that grabs the cupcake) sells cupcakes at … Continue reading
A clever invention: It looks to be ideal for use when reading The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. (Also for people who think ordinary bookmarks are entirely too much trouble.) I’m not sure how well this works near the start … Continue reading
Takes me back, if possibly not quite as far as it takes him: by … Continue reading
The BBC has an interesting infographic on the ocean. As you scroll down the depth gauge on the right updates and you see various things you can click on to bring up a photo with explanatory text or a video … Continue reading
This is common knowledge to most people in investing, but it’s worth repeating anyway: The U.S. stock market, as measured by major market indices such as the S&P 500, on the whole does substantially better under Democratic presidential administrations than … Continue reading
Or misconceptions about animals, anyway: by … Continue reading