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November 28, 2020

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis?

It's the Weekend!


The father of fractal geometry would have been 96 this week. Happy birthday, Benoit Mandelbrot! Why not stare at the curve of a fern frond or the spiral of a seashell in his honor?

How Fractals Work

Fractals are a paradox. Amazingly simple, yet infinitely complex. New, but older than dirt. Here's what fractals are, and why you should care about them. Read more >>

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World


Did we mention that this eruption also produced the loudest sound in modern history, according NOAA? Read more >>

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis?


The national dish of Scotland is banned in America because it contains a certain outlawed ingredient. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? Read more >>

5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar


This year Fido and Fluffy can get in on the Advent fun, too! Read more >>

How to Find Orion's Belt in the Night Sky


Orion's Belt is actually something called an asterism. And now is the perfect time to see it. Read more >>

How to Safely Transport Your Christmas Tree Home

Don't be that person who loses it on the road between the lot and your house. We have tips to help you get it home safely. Read more >>

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