Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
The Mongol hordes, ferocious warriors and conquerors of most of Asia and parts of Europe were stymied when they attempted to attack Japan. Although the island nation was greatly outnumbered, they managed to hold off two assaults thanks in part to the kamikaze, or “divine wind”. During both invasions, the Mongolian attacks were ruined when Read More …
There’s a now famous joke from the comic Watchmen which goes as follows: “Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he’s depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, ‘Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is Read More …
Hey there, all my loyal readers. Long time no trivia. I know I’ve been delinquent with my posts lately, and I do owe you four (four!) trivia posts. I promise they are coming. I’ve just been juggling quite a few things on my personal to-do list recently. Speaking of juggling… It’s interesting how humans can Read More …
Since I was a kid, I’ve loved visiting museums and aquaria (plural of “aquarium”). I’ve visited the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science so many times that I could probably lead tours there. I can’t quite say the same of the Albuquerque Aquarium, but I typically won’t decline a visit. Strangely, though, zoos Read More …
Well here we are again, caught in the grip of January. The weather outside is cold and gray, we don’t have the holidays to look forward to, and we’re all back at work. At least I have ensured that my area won’t be getting any more snow this year (by buying some new snow boots) Read More …
Ever since I was young, I have been a voracious reader. That is partially why I have so much trivia to share with this newsletter. But I got my start like pretty much every other English reader – by learning the alphabet. The alphabet is one of those ubiquitous things we take for granted. Sure, Read More …
I hope that everyone is safe and warm; many parts of the US have been hit hard by winter weather. At least you can rest content knowing that you do not live in an iceberg, though it may feel like it. The era of World War 1 and 2 was a crazy time for inventors. Read More …
Despite some unexpected difficulty in my travel plans, I did manage to make it back to Albuquerque just before the massive cold wave hit Washington. At this time of year, it’s especially nice to curl up by the fire, maybe under a blanket, and enjoy a nice hot cup of…Dr. Pepper. Yes, that’s right, hot Read More …
This past Wednesday, December 14th, marks the 50th anniversary since humans last set foot on the moon. The Apollo Program, which officially began in 1961, succeeded in putting humans on the moon six times. As we got more experienced with the challenges associated with sending humans to the moon, the missions grew in longevity and Read More …
This week, if you go outdoors at night and look towards the east, you may see a bright red object glowing in the night sky. That’s right, it’s the god of war himself, Mars. This week, Mars has just reached opposition with the Earth. This means that Mars is almost directly opposite the Earth from Read More …
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