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
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
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Found on my brother Tom’s blog about animal welfare: Apparently there are plenty of other soloists performing in the same style. Here’s one who’s just rehearsing and is a bit miffed to discover he’s on camera about 52 seconds in: … Continue reading
Unless you’ve been off-planet for a week, you’re already familiar with the current hoo-hah over the Rush Limbaugh’s labeling a Georgetown Law School student a “slut” and a “prostitute” for advocating health insurance coverage for contraception and saying that she … Continue reading
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What people do in their spare time in New Orleans: by … Continue reading