Swans on Tea

(Part I)
The state-of-the-art timekeeping technology a century ago was comprised of pendulum clocks. Refinements were made in the areas of obvious problems, such as the mechanical escapement which robs the system of energy, the vulnerability to changes in length from temperature and humidity, and vibrations. The culmination of this was the clock of [...]

Take the quiz!
I got 9/12, but then, I never did take biology after 7th grade.
via Pharyngula (whom I am compelled to cite, despite his snarky comment)

How bold can Darth Vader be?
Font pun and typeface art. I’ve got a bad feeling about this.

“Secret” Physics they don’t teach you in class —
The Fifth Law of Thermodynamics: Beer is good.
The Sixth Law of Thermodynamics: Men driving sports cars are assholes.