(My boss asked me for some Terry Pratchett book recommendations today. It took a bit of research, so I figured I’d share…) …or “Where to start?” There are something like 35 Discworld novels spanning almost 25 years, so there’s a bit of variation. Pratchett also loves his in-jokes and walk-ons, so you’ll definitely get more [...]
Posted by Chris in Books, Literature on October 31st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
What do great apes, dolphins, and elephants have in common? We all check ourselves out when given a mirror, a test of self-awareness that elephants at the Bronx Zoo just passed. This probably doesn’t surprise elephant fans (like myself), but it’s good to learn more about our gentle lumbering friends. More in the Guardian article.
Posted by Chris in Science on October 31st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Patrick just sent a link to a beautiful shot of a Space Shuttle launch as seen from the International Space Station. As someone in the comments writes, “It’s like, all of a sudden I like the ISS, you know?”
Posted by Chris in Art, Space on October 24th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
In true cross-blogging fashion, K and I are hosting rabbit and rouftop of La Luna de Miel… literally. They’re sleeping on our fold-out couch after their long trip up and down the Left Coast, or as they put it, the Dairy Tour of the West. (which I always read as a “Diary Tour”.) We’re happy [...]
Posted by Chris in Blog, Fun, Uncategorized on October 23rd, 2006 | 4 Comments »
This is the coolest 90 seconds I’ve spent on world history.
Posted by Deb in Academia, Alien Invasions, Culture, Education, History, Politics, Travel, World on October 19th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
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