Why do so few scientists use Fahrenheit? According to Isaac Asimov, the original 100°F "fixed point" may have been based on a sick cow with a fever. A 300-year-old error that still dictates US weather today. Precision matters. #HistoryOfScience #Physics #Brevity #Celsius
Christina Koch became the first woman to go to the moon and also the first woman plumber when she unclogged the toilet on the ship. Had she failed the mission would definitely have stunk. One small clog for a man. One giant fix for a woman. #ArtemisII #MoonMission #EqualityAtWork
The Middle East conflict is a global economic black hole. 🌍🌀 Since late Feb, the #InvisibleConflictTax has siphoned $900–$1,200 from the average household via $120 oil & shipping spikes. Politicians are stuck; let’s brainstorm a solution for all sides. 💡 jaydax.blogspot.com/2026/03/2026... #war2026
Moons Around Rogue Planets Could Have The Conditions to Support Life www.sciencealert.com/moons-around...
Your Earbuds Might Be Raising Your Risk of Infection, Expert Warns www.sciencealert.com/your-earbuds...
Parliament is falling down. £1.5m a week just for patches. Is "tradition" worth a £40bn repair bill? My 2026 report: jaydax.blogspot.com/2026/03/Parl...
Every neuron has the same DNA, yet they form billions of unique connections. UCSF researchers found that DNA folds like "origami" to create individual barcodes for every cell, allowing the brain to self-organize. www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/01...
If you're looking to replace those classic Windows 7 animated backdrops, this water vole video works perfectly with Lively Wallpaper.
It has a tiny blink-and-you'll-miss-it glitch, but as a background element, it’s super relaxing.
You can get the Lively app here: rocksdanister.github.io/lively/
My chemistry teacher was not quite so wise. He told me ,"You have as much chance of passing chemistry as a celluloid cat has when being chased by an asbestos dog through the fires of hell." He was wrong - I passed.
Choice of Tea or Coffee Could Influence Risk of Osteoporosis in Older Women www.sciencealert.com/choice-of-te...
Why do you like to read eBooks? www.quora.com/Why-do-you-l...
"Alcohol is doomed": How ‘synthenol’ science is making booze obsolete, according to an expert www.shortlist.com/alcohol/alco...
William Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words that we still use today, including 'bedroom', 'lonely', and 'kissing'.
I judge books by their covers. I'm sorry, but graphic design matters.
I live with the author of Raging Storm, so I knew the plot twists beforehand. I read it anyway, and I *still* choked up at the ending. Trust me, you won't see it coming either.https://books2read.com/botr
We woke up to a review that said "Loved the entire series [8]. I finished reading them in 4 days & in the end was very much starved & sleep-deprived." Please take the time to eat and get a rest. To get you started here's the first three ebooks for $1.00 books2read.com/AVIomnibus1
My hobbies include buying books and then complaining I have no money because I bought books.
Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on. � Louis L�Amour
Most people run away when they hear a strange noise in the dark. The dark doesn't bother Jared Thundercloud. His eyes glow to light the way. Bad idea to be seen with glowing eyes? Maybe. Great story for you? Definitely. See what happens next in Raging Storm
The original title for 'Fahrenheit 451' was 'The Fireman'.
The word 'robot' was coined by Czech writer Karel Capek in a play. It comes from the word 'robota', meaning forced labor.
To thine own self be true. � William Shakespeare
Behind every great writer is a lot of coffee and a very patient spouse.
They say a villain is just a hero whose story hasn't been told yet. Well, the antagonist in Immortality Gene might test that theory. We honestly scared ourselves writing him. Meet your new favorite bad guy: George Forrest in Immortality Gene books2read.com/immgen
Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. � Mark Twain
Does anyone else get jealous of their own characters? They have adventures; I have back pain.
The longest sentence ever printed in literature belongs to Victor Hugo. It was 823 words long!
Plot twist: The writer actually went to bed at a reasonable hour.
