Archive for January, 2009
Good question – What is actually in Obama’s $800B stimulus package?
by Marshall Brain | January 30, 2009
What is actually in Obama’s $800B stimulus package? Here is a nice summary: Stimulus 101: What’s in the bills [See previous question]
If you like bloody battle games, the Dawn of War II beta is available for free: Dawn of War II beta now available to all Just a quick reminder that the Dawn of War II beta is now available to all people for the low, low price of nothing. Here is a trailer showing gameplay: [...]
Good question – How do you recycle precious metals from computers?
by Marshall Brain | January 30, 2009
How do you recycle precious metals from computers? Here’s the answer: [See previous question]
Yes, the pilot (and other episodes) of MacGyver are now available with minor commercial interruptions on YouTube for your viewing pleasure: MacGyver – Pilot [See previous BFTP]
An interesting concept: A free “desktop computer”, complete with applications and hard disk space, that exists entirely in the cloud. You can access it from any browser, including an iPhone: A Free Web-based Virtual Computer Here is a nice introduction to the service:
The “appeal” of UFC, for the millions who love it, is the blood and the damage. Pretty much anything goes, including kicking people in the head. You can get the flavor from this video: The problem is that this kind of fighting can be deadly: Call to ban ‘no-holds’ fighting Dr Vivienne Nathanson, head of [...]
Debunking 5 Cold-Weather Car Myths – “Cold out, eh? Feeling a little overwhelmed by the frigid weather? Tired of not being able to see out of the windshield, of sliding all over the road? PM’s winter guru Mike Allen, born and raised in Michigan’s snowy Thumb, answers cold-weather queries and debunks winter car myths…” The [...]
It’s often said that “nature abhores a vacuum.” If that’s true, then why doesn’t the vacuum of space suck away our atmosphere? Tune in as Marshall Brain explains the science behind vacuums in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
Recent Postings by Category
BrainStuff
- Thank You and Best Wishes to Marshall Brain
- Contest – Design a $300 house and win $25,000
- How the Philtrum works – the place under your nose where your face comes together
The Coolest Stuff on the Planet
- Have a Coke and a Smile
- The Latest in Frugal Lodging: Camping in Somebody Else’s Backyard
- The Painted Beauties of Bucovina
Keep Asking
- Why can a 5 foot 8 inch man dunk a basketball on a 10 foot rim while some people of taller stature can’t?
- What happens to our sun once it runs out of fuel?
- How do we know the age of the universe?
Stuff Mom Never Told You
- Who invented the Christmas card?
- How the Kinsey Report Fueled Whiskey Sales
- How to Get Your Wedding Announcement into The New York Times
Stuff to Blow Your Mind
- Space Music: DJ Food and ‘The Search Engine’
- Stuff to Blow Your Mind: Hug it Out
- Space Music: Jay-Z and Beyoncé to Film Music Video in Orbit
Stuff You Should Know
- The Southern Death Cult, the Maya and Georgia
- Deformed Baby Spider Brains
- Amazing Medical Conditions: Maple Syrup Urine Disorder
The Stuff of Genius
CarStuff
- Why is NASA studying car safety?
- Tips for in-car Navigation Systems
- Tips for Using Bluetooth in the Car
How-to Stuff
- How to Swim with Dolphins (When Deep Water Terrifies You)
- How to Cure a Homemade Cookie Craving Without Turning on the Oven
- How to Know When It’s Time for a New Pet
PopStuff
- PopStuff Show Notes: Episode 36: Now Available in 3-D
- PopStuff Show Notes: Episode 35: Let’s do brunch!
- PopStuff Show Notes: Episode 34: Play it again, Sam
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
Stuff to Change the World
- Who will own the Arctic?
- Obesity: The New Global Crisis
- Bill Gates Makes For A Pretty Decent Cartoon
Stuff You Missed in History Class
- Butch Cassidy: Should we read between the lines?
- Are we rooting for D.B. Cooper?
- Party Time: A Look at Unconventional Politics

