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A sociological study from the University of Iowa (via Feministing) found a correlation between relationship quality and when two people decide to seal the deal that might seem less than earth-shattering at first glance. Sexual relationships based on casual “hookups” or friends-with-benefits scenario are more likely to suffer a fast-burning flame than couples who decide to hold off on the horizontal tango. But that doesn’t mean hookups can’t evolve into steadier relationships…
The process of making a Japanese sword is fascinating for many reasons. The swords are legendary for their strength and sharpness. The process of making the traditional steel for the sword is interesting both from the metallurgical standpoint and the historical standpoint. And then there is the art/beauty of the swords.
This video shows how a smith fashions a sword from a chunk of metal using only heat and a hammer…
An amusing comparison between the $1,800 Canon 7D and the $50 Barbie Video Girl: You can find a fair number of these comparisons if you look around. In the Canon vs. Barbie comparison the difference in image quality is obvious. In some of the others, it is harder to tell: Comparison between Canon 7D and [...]
And all of a sudden, it has changed from Summer to Fall
by Marshall Brain | August 25, 2010
Yesterday I went to go for a walk in the evening. I do this just about every day, either by myself or as a “family walk”. Before going out the door I check the thermometer. The evening readings over the past couple of months have been things like “97″, “92″, “98″, “95″. Always in the [...]
Cellular phone systems divide areas of coverage into “cells,” hence the name. Marshall Brain details how these systems work in this episode.
Diapers would seem to be an indispensable necessity for new babies, but some people argue that they’re wasteful and unnecessary. In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss baby poop, elimination communication and the pros and cons of diapers.
Chris and Jonathan share tips for conducting effective online research, from using Boolean operators to finding reliable sources, in this episode.
Today, Richard I — better known as Richard the Lionheart — is an iconic, legendary figure in European history. But how did he become “the Lionheart” in the first place? Tune in and learn more about Richard I in this podcast.
World’s Largest Amateur Space Rocket Set To Launch – “World’s Largest Amateur Space Rocket Set To LaunchNext Monday, a small group of crazy Danish geniuses plan to launch their own homebuilt rocket into space, after towing it to the launch site via their homebuilt submarine. Who needs NASA?” Toshiba makes a breakthrough in hard-drive capacity [...]
Springs: The Future of Energy Storage?
by Robert Lamb | August 24, 2010
The 2010 Hugo-nominated sci-fi novel “The Windup Girl” describes a post-oil world ravaged by genetically modified crops and high sea levels. In this fictional future, the denizens of Thailand turn to previously abandoned technologies such as airships and clipper ships to get by — and they also depend on spring technology to power everything from ceiling fans to trains.
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