Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! I am always happy when I can publish a trivia post that is topical in some way. Hopefully you are reading this email early enough that it reminds you to wear some green today. This year, as you drink your green beer and eat your corned beef (not really Irish, Read More …
I hope that everyone has their brackets picked out and their bets in, because it’s that time of year again! That’s right, it’s time to gamble on whether or not winter is over! I mean, I drove through quite a bit of snow on my way home from work today. And here I was wagering Read More …
Anybody who’s visited Albuquerque knows how large the Sandia Mountains loom over the city. They’re a very handy landmark, as you can see them from anywhere in the city, so you always know which direction is east. As the sun sets on the opposite horizon, the red light gets reflected off the potassium feldspar, giving Read More …
Well, I am almost all caught up on the trivia I must dispense. This one tonight, and another tomorrow, and I’ll be all done. Just in time for the following week’s post. It never ends. At this point, hopefully you’re not getting too full of trivia, and you can still gorge yourself on this Viking 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 …
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 …
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