Archive for February 20th, 2024

The Unsolved Mystery of Ambrose Small's Disappearance

Ambrose Small was one of Toronto's wealthiest men. He owned more than 30 theaters in Ontario where one could see all kinds of live performances in the early 20th century. In 1919, the 53-year-old Small was ready to retir...

https://www.neatorama.com/2024/02/20/The-Unsolved-Mystery-of-Ambrose-Smalls-Disappearance/

The Plausibility, or Lack Thereof, of a Laser Umbrella

Do you recall that old joke about NASA spending millions to come up with a pen that would write in the zero gravity of space, while the Soviets used a pencil? That's what I thought of when Zach Wheeler suggested using la...

https://www.neatorama.com/2024/02/20/The-Plausibility-or-Lack-Thereof-of-a-Laser-Umbrella/

The Scientific Subjects Behind Kibble and Noms

In the British Midlands lies an animal research facility like no other. The animal test subjects each have their own beds in uncrowded but shared rooms, access to the outside at all times, playtime with people and each o...

https://www.neatorama.com/2024/02/20/The-Scientific-Subjects-Behind-Kibble-and-Noms/

Kiribati's Lazy Naming Practices

Fine. You're not invited https://t.co/oTPtZwM5s2— Republic of Kiribati (@KiribatiGov) February 19, 2024 The Republic of Kiribati (pronounced "Kirr-ih-bass") is a nation consisting of 32 islands stretching across...

https://www.neatorama.com/2024/02/20/Kiribatis-Lazy-Naming-Practices/




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