Justin Brown, Author at Primer

Linkszomania for January 27, 2010

Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, ... [more]

Know It All: What’s the Longest Word in the English Language?

No chemical names, no names of places, and no made up words either. Plain and simple: what's the longest word in the English language?

Five Iconic Landmarks That Have Somehow Never Been Destroyed in Film

Trouble never truly arrives in a disaster flick until a recognizable landmark is ravaged. But for once, let's leave the White House alone and try fictionally destroying these five iconic landmarks.

Linkszomania for January 20, 2009

Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, ... [more]

Know It All: Where Does the Term “Bootleg” Come From?

Currently, "bootleg" is an all-encompassing word associated with stealing. But what does illegal activity have to do with leather footwear?

Five Readily-Available Products You Should Try

There are a lot of well-kept secrets in the material world and we're going to introduce you to five of them.

Linkszomania for January 13, 2009

Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, ... [more]

Know It All: What’s the Difference Between Snow, Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Hail?

When you prepare for a winter storm, do you know all the forms that can be assumed by the falling frozen water?

Linkszomania for January 6, 2009

Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, ... [more]