Don’t Know Much About Rocket Programs December 9, 2009
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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading these two stories from the website of Air and Space Magazine. They’re both about space flight and cover things I didn’t even know existed.
The first is on Soviet Union’s version of the Star Wars missile defense program. Most have heard of the futuristic system proposed by President Reagan to shoot down ICBMs with space based lasers. However, I’ve never heard of the program the USSR worked on, which was nearly tested in orbit. Also, some of its legacy is still in use today.
The other story is about the semi-confidential X-37 unmanned space plane. This mini-space shuttle rides atop a classic Atlas V rocket and while its existence is unquestionable, its purpose remains a mystery. Reminds me of the secret military space shuttle from the West Wing. Also, China may or may not have one too.
Two Cool Optical Illusions November 29, 2009
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Here’s some interesting optical illusions for yuh. First, the magic of gradients. All those grey diamonds are the same “color”, which is a gradient from dark on top to light on bottom.
Second, this illusion contains a hidden picture. What do you see?
This Is Why I’m Hungry November 28, 2009
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Is it bad that I really want to try most of the food from This is why you’re fat? I mean, how could someone not look at those Bacon-Wrapped Pigs In A Blanket Wrapped In Bacons without wanting to eat the whole plate?
Happy Thanksgiving! November 26, 2009
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What are you doing online? Get back to yer eatin’!
Friendly Leopard Seal Doesn’t Eat Photographer November 21, 2009
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I just wish he had had a video camera instead. Never the less, these are some great pictures with an even greater story.
(Via Boing Boing)
Making A Big Bird Cake Is Apparently Harder Than It Looks November 20, 2009
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From the Cake Wrecks blog comes a series of horrendous cakes that try so hard to be in the image of Sesame Street’s Big Bird.
