Science DIY - At Home

Tulsi Gabbard details her thinking on the Lex Fridman podcast

He actually interviewed for a 3rd term in broad daylight.

The refusal to accept election results is a threat to democracy. Let's look into this for 2 minutes.

Never sell yourself short. With a plan and practice you can stay on top of your game mentally and physically.

How I use the microwave when my wife is out and about, and I am unsupervised. Just in case you didn't believe that I'm dangerous.

(1:25) An entertaining puzzle to exercise critical thinking skills. Suitable for all ages. NOTE there are at least two solutions. One is shown here. Can you find either?

(1:05) Unwrapping a solved puzzle. Assemble in reverse order

and it doesn't take long (3:20)

Cool video of wall fasteners getting it done from inside the wall.

A man with a plan to arrive fresh and relaxed.

It's easy to take for granted that things just seem to work. Dr. Jordan Peterson's short video explains that "broken" in the normal state of things and makes us aware of the armies of heroes working the the worst possible conditions to keep us warm and productive. Thank them.

Can a reciprocating engine be made with 3 moving parts? Yep. Not much torque but it was a fun project. I wonder if one can be built with two moving parts? Fuel or compressed air doesn't count as a "part"."

Are the sprites because they are frozen or because they're onions? Don't try this at home. Herd is full and Darwin is watching.