I'm sharing research indicating that recordable CDs can fail in as little as two to five years due to dye degradation. This shorter-than-expected lifespan makes them unreliable for long-term digital archiving compared to manufactured discs.
I shared resources for recording MP3s onto audio CDs and backing up software, featuring the comprehensive CD-Recordable FAQ and a beginner-friendly tutorial for those looking to burn their first discs.
Obesity significantly shortens life expectancy, with research showing an obese 20-year-old man may lose up to 13 years of life. This data emphasizes the severe long-term health impacts of being overweight starting at a young age.
I explore the strange ubiquity of Peter Weinberger's face, which was etched onto everything from CDs and circuit boards to water towers, serving as a legendary inside joke within the Bell Labs and AWK communities.
I indexed 15 years of Dilbert comics, totaling over 5,500 strips, through a collaborative crowdsourcing effort. I discovered that a few dedicated contributors are far more effective than the long tail for building large-scale content databases.
I explore the hidden fragility of digital storage compared to paper. Digital data is surprisingly less permanent than physical media, making long-term preservation a significant challenge as formats and technology rapidly evolve.