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13 things that do not make sense

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:00:00 +0000

13 things that do not make sense From the New Scientist.

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Jetru 17 Mar 2005 5:50 pm: Good one

Software to caption digital images

Thu, 08 Apr 2004 12:00:00 +0000

Smart way of captioning digital pictures.

Mobile phones may not affect planes

Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:00:00 +0000

Mobile phones may not affect planes after all. But they sure affect thumbs. (Note: I always used my thumb for pointing.)

Why we drive on the left

Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:00:00 +0000

Why do we drive on the left? The medieval nobility wielded their sword on the right (mostly), and rode on the left, so as to chop off oncoming horsemen. Peasants walked on the right to avoid the swords. While the New Scientist’s last word reveals why Napolean drove on the right, it’s not clear why Americans do. Kevin Lowey has a different opinion, though.