Coldest Winter in 1000 Years Cometh – not.
This claim circulates in the internet and in many mainstream media as well: Scientists have allegedly predicted the coldest winter in 1,000 years for Europe. What is behind it? Nothing – no scientist has predicted anything like it. A Polish tabloid made up the story. An interesting lesson about today´s media.
The Truth Is Out There : The Last Word On Nothing
“Here’s the deal,” he [the scientist] went on. “What we’re doing is weirder and more interesting than anything you’re already imagining.”
That argument, too, went nowhere. But it was worth a try, I think, because it’s the truth.
To my dear wife mia_mcdavid!
From Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Via Skepchick.
Irish Class, November 29, 2010
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This was an all-class session, filled with quizzes and games. Not much formal instruction.
One of the quiz answers:
Ní itheann sí go minic, sin é a fáth go bhfuil sí tanaí.
struck close to home.
From Hilbert Space to Dilbert Space, and beyond 