A poll was taken on the question:
Do you believe that America and Africa were once part of the same continent?
For the results and some analysis see
A poll was taken on the question:
Do you believe that America and Africa were once part of the same continent?
For the results and some analysis see
Is Science As Important As Football?
I have ordered a copy of the author’s book. It looks like fun!
In accordance with the Pledge, I would like to recognize the work of Vera Rubin. She discovered most of the matter in the universe, an accomplishment that really should be better known.
Via Make.
Illinois plutocrats are frakkin’ goofy
The government of Illinois, an an obvious attempt to distract America from Blagojevich’s hair, has declared that Pluto is a planet.
[snip]
That’s OK though, Illinois congresscritters. I’m sure there’s nothing else for you to do with all your spare time. But y’know, I hear those pesky Hoosiers next door want to make π equal to 3! Hurry! You can still beat them to it!
Yet another reason not to watch television news.
$2.3 million bounty offered for “100% chemical-free material”
Via Bad Astronomy
This reminds me of dihydrogen monoxide.
See xkcd. Let your mouse hover over the comic….