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Introduction When the theory of Relativity was first announced to the world in 1905 and published in its general form in 1916 it was hailed as an astounding breakthrough by the scientific community. The general world subsequently marveled and acclaimed … Continue reading →

The coyote bandits at Liberty Gate There lies within the hearts of men and women a mean streak that must be suppressed – that of bullying those weaker than us or at the least, hold them in disdain. Why do … Continue reading →

The world is now our oysters Each oyster filters over 220 liters of sea-water a day. Imagine how much our ocean has been polluted – billions of tons yearly which includes 8 million tons (95%) of plastics and non-filtered fibers. … Continue reading →

Caterpillar Fare There are about 20 000 different species of caterpillar today with many more yet to be discovered. They are defined as the larvae stage of the order lepidoptera. Some are venomous and dangerous to handle, like the South … Continue reading →

Tigers Ahoy!! “In the kingdom of the blind One-Eye is the king.” One wonders how a mother-in-law gets the sagacity to declare this simple truth. Consider the Serengeti plains. Eight million hooves trudge across Tanzania in annual migrations – prey … Continue reading →

Make my day a dentist Most people may not have realized that water draining out of a basin seems to spiral counterclockwise in the Northern atmosphere and clockwise in the South. This is well understood in textbooks as the Coriolis … Continue reading →

VOLUME 2 Strength from Weakness – chameleon’s doodle The rise and fall of nations and powers throughout history confirms it – that success need not necessarily proceed from the barrel of a gun. The recent rise in Trumpism serves notice … Continue reading →

Dreading school – Shutting out past demons Humans are strange. That’s what some animals would tell us, if they can talk. And the most bizarre of human behavior involves our prejudices and disdain for our own species. We grow up … Continue reading →

Lest we forget – pointing noses in the right direction Not since the end of WWII, when a world weary from the ravages of two wars needed to be reminded of the need for sensible leaders as we do today. … Continue reading →

“Always do your due diligence but let your imagination exceed your capabilities” – Gundam developer, 1980s Shit Work The dung beetle loves to work. It can move up to 1000 times its own weight, often continuing until there is no … Continue reading →