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
- Traveling on the Orient Express
- Deep-fried Goodness at Carnival
- The Colors of the Running of the Bulls
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
- Blow Your Mind: In the Lair of the Rat King
- Mandala: Memory Palace, Inception and Simulated Worlds
- Virgin Galactic: $200,000 Ticket to Ride
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
- Was Chrysler’s “It’s Halftime in America” Super Bowl commercial a little too political?
- Why is NASA studying car safety?
- Tips for in-car Navigation Systems
How-to Stuff
- How to Make the Most of a Gallery Crawl (When You’re on a Shoestring Budget)
- How to Swim with Dolphins (When Deep Water Terrifies You)
- How to Cure a Homemade Cookie Craving Without Turning on the Oven
PopStuff
- PopStuff Show Notes: Episode 40: Did movies ruin love?
- PopStuff Show Notes: Episode 39: Urban Legends
- PopStuff Show Notes: Episode 38: Defending Disney Princesses?
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

