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Eclipse: 92% was no big deal

By PiedType on August 21, 2017 • ( 20 )

(Updated Aug. 22, 2017) I knew we weren’t going to get a total eclipse in Denver, but I thought our 92% would be notable. Meh, as you can see above, not so much. Apparently the sun is so bright that… Read More ›

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1,069 robots dance to new Guinness record

By PiedType on August 19, 2017 • ( 16 )

This video from Guinness World Records announces that these 1,069 robots set a new record for “Most Robots Dancing Simultaneously.” The event was staged by the WL Intelligent Technology Co, Ltd in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, and beat the previous record… Read More ›
More on the statue controversy

By PiedType on August 17, 2017 • ( 21 )

*For my considered opinion on this subject, please see my previous post, “Removing statues can’t change history.”
Removing statues can’t change history

By PiedType on August 15, 2017 • ( 15 )

The Soldier’s Monument, or Obelisk, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was dedicated in 1867 to Union troops who died in that state during the Civil War and to New Mexicans who died fighting Indians, represented by two different inscriptions on… Read More ›
Pantone announces new purple to honor Prince

By PiedType on August 15, 2017 • ( 3 )

The Pantone Color Institute, in collaboration with the estate of the late singer Prince, yesterday announced a new shade of purple called “Love Symbol #2” (the symbol he used for several years instead of a name). Inspired by the purple piano… Read More ›
Let’s start the week with a smile

By PiedType on August 14, 2017 • ( 9 )

On Reddit there’s a subreddit called “Better Every Loop.” It features GIFs that readers think are entertaining and get better with every loop or repetition. Tastes vary, but these amused and entertained me. And there’s much more where these came… Read More ›
Rally Cat, best story of the week

By PiedType on August 13, 2017 • ( 12 )

Rally Cat was my favorite story this week. Note the score as the video begins. The St. Louis Cardinals trail the Kansas City Royals by one run. And then a stray feline wandered on to the field. The game continued… Read More ›

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