Know It All: When Was Plastic Invented?
Plastic can be found (in some form) in nearly every man-made object in our world today. But how long has this material been running rampant through our lives?
Linkszomania for June 30, 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: Do Amish People Pay Taxes?
When pondering the ins-and-outs of the religious denomination most famous for refusing modern convenience, a question arises: how far does this predilection for simple living go? Does it extend to a ... [more]
Linkszomania for June 16, 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]
Why Do Men’s and Women’s Shirts Button on Different Sides?
If you've ever accidentally tried on a shirt intended for the opposite gender, you no doubt figured it out as soon as you tried to button the buttons. Why do clothiers put the buttons for men and ... [more]
Five Great Art and Design Blogs You May Not Know About
It used to be that you didn’t know where or when to go to see art that you would like and there was no way to memorialize the occasions on which you did stumble upon something that you liked. It was... [more]
Linkszomania for June 9, 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]
What is the Largest Great White Shark Ever Recorded?
In Jaws, Quint notes that his monstrous prey is 25 feet long. Is this remotely realistic? Did Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg lie to us?
Linkszomania for June 2, 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]