Stereo and Lousy “Talkies”
EMI sound engineer Alan Blumlein got ticked because movie theater sound was coming from the “wrong place” on the screen. While he didn’t invent the two-channel concept, his 100 patents reflect the stereo sound we know today.
The Patriarchy
If the patriarchy still exists, it’s probably because men are still willing to kill bugs.
Kindergarten
Dear Congress: You learned all you need to know about life in kindergarten, but you don’t need to act like you’re still there.
Percolation
Facts are like a great cup of coffee. They need time to percolate before they’ll wake you up.
Decision fatigue
Tired? How many decisions do you make during an average day? If your guess was “about 35,000,” then you’re right. No wonder it’s such a chore to decide on dinner…
Roomy accommodations in space
At least the two astronauts stuck on the ISS (with 5 others) had some room. The Space Station has about 32,000+ cubic feet of pressurized space—about the same as the interior of a 747 or 4/5-bedroom house.
A short drive as the crow flies...
“Space isn’t remote at all. It’s only an hour’s drive away if your car could go straight upwards.” Sir Fred Hoyle, British Astronomer