It’s just 7:30. In stark contrast to just a few years ago, nobody else is up yet. There was a time when my nieces would be staring at the clock, impatiently waiting for the agreed-upon time when they were allowed to wake everyone else up. No more. They’re teenagers.<\/p>\n
And here is a physics-related safety message for the holidays:<\/p>\n
Hallmark Recalls Jumbo Snow Globes Due to Fire Hazard<\/a><\/p>\n Hazard<\/strong>: When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.<\/p>\n Incidents\/Injuries<\/strong>: Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Well, duh. Convex surfaces and a larger index of refraction. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s just 7:30. In stark contrast to just a few years ago, nobody else is up yet. There was a time when my nieces would be staring at the clock, impatiently waiting for the agreed-upon time when they were allowed … Continue reading