Andrew Hetzel takes a look at “Jonathan’s Card”, the scheme of “Jonathan Stark” to offer a web-based Starbucks card for anyone to use and possibly give money to, and discovers that it’s a viral marketing campaign.
Every decade NOAA re-calculates the “normal” temperatures for the USA based on the prior 30 years. So when the meteorologist on TV says that it’s colder or warmer than normal for the day, this is the data they’re comparing it … Read More
It’s a simple question really, why did unemployment spike so high in the US versus other countries, especially in Europe? The answer is equally simple, US companies lay off so many workers because it’s so easy to do. In countries … Read More
I was surprise to find out that there is a craft beer movement in Japan that is brewing beers unlike the mass-produced lagers from Kirin, Asahi and Sapporo. The only downside is they’re not for the most part exported. Readers, … Read More
While I’ve taken advantage of Groupon, I’ve never paid attention to their underlying business model. It turns out that it’s way more complex than I thought.
Most skin cancers are easily treated, but some can be fatal. Wear sunscreen and protect yourself, please. The video is particularly heartbreaking, you may not wish to view it at work.
The great debate: What is the difference between a chocolate cupcake and a chocolate muffin?. This is why I’m a Metafilter member.
If you grew up in the NYC area like I did, you probably remember Bill Gallo, the cartoonist of the Daily News. Gallo’s cartoons appeared in the sports section and covered all sports but particularly boxing and baseball. Having been … Read More
Alex on Why Nikola Tesla was the greatest geek who ever lived – The Oatmeal
Tom on Newly discovered amateur video of Challenger disaster
Jack on Newly discovered amateur video of Challenger disaster
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