Yearly Archives: 2009

The break of the curveball

This is actually pretty cool, especially for those of you that have actuallly seen a curveball.  Be sure to check out the animation here. In baseball, a curveball creates a physical effect and a perceptual puzzle. The physical effect (the … Continue reading

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Bag of Randomness

I friend of mine had to work extra hours and come in on Sunday, unfortunately he was stuck in the elevator for an hour.  At least he had his lunch with him. For longtime DFW viewers of the local news, … Continue reading

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Church gives fresh meaning to ‘offering’ plate

The pastor of a non-denominational church in Argyle, Texas, passed around the collection plate to his congregants earlier this year — and asked them to take money from it. Donations at the Cross Timbers Community Church had slumped because of … Continue reading

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Woman cuffed for not holding escalator handrail

MONTREAL — Anyone who has ridden an escalator and bothered to pay attention has seen – and likely ignored – little signs suggesting riders hold the grimy handrail. In Montreal’s subway system, the friendly advice seems to have taken on … Continue reading

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