Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
Long time readers of my trivia, if there are any, will know that I usually don’t jump into the main point of my post right away. I like to begin with a bit of a story, and create a narrative around the post. This is the way I like to teach and present, so it Read More …
I have not one, but two new timelapses! A view of the Seattle skyline and waterfront from Hamilton Viewpoint Park, and a short one of the moon rising over some of the skyscrapers. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you want to know when I upload. As promised with last week’s post, Read More …
The year is 1800. It’s been a rather dry summer. Crossing the Alps has been arduous, but you’ve made it. The Austrians weren’t expecting such a daring move, and you’ve had great success in your battles so far. Then, one evening, as you are on your way to Marengo, Emperor Napoleon himself visits your camp Read More …
It’s been a while. I apologize for dropping the ball with this newsletter. Things just became so busy last summer that I started falling behind. And then things continued to get even busier all the way through December. Basically, the second half of my year went: our busiest season at work –> family trip to Read More …
During my senior year of high school, I took a course in art history. At one point during the class, we were discussing ancient architecture. Our teacher showed us a picture of a sculpture that looked like a winged bull with the head of a man. He stated that this sculpture was carved over 5000 Read More …
On Easter Day of 1722, the Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen sighted an island on the horizon as his ship sailed through the southeastern Pacific Ocean. Upon reaching the island, they found it was inhabited by a large population. Upon his return to the Netherlands, he told stories of an island where the inhabitants had raised Read More …
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone. I do hope that none of you fall for any clever schemes this year. And don’t worry, you can trust me that this post is not going to be a trick. In fact, some of you may remember this piece of trivia from when I was running a daily trivia Read More …
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 …
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 …