Apparently, there are still people that believe that the Earth is flat and that there is a conspiracy by NASA or other authorities to hide the fact. Surveys also show that many people in the US believe that there was some kind of conspiracy behind the 9/11 attacks, or, at least, that the US government is …
“Why may not a goose say thus: “All the parts of the universe I have an interest in: the earth serves me to walk upon, the sun to light me; the stars have their influence upon me; I have such an advantage by the winds and such by the waters; there is nothing that yon …
There are currently two militias, supposed to be fighting Assad in Syria in the death zone between Aleppo, Marea and the Turkish border. They are alleged to be “moderates” and the US government is funding them both simultaneously. Their names are “The Knights of Righteousness” (truly!) and the “Syrian Democratic Forces”. But instead of fighting …
An article by Eric Weiner (hbr.org) on promoting innovation proposed that instead of trying to learn lessons from silicon valley, which he argues is too new to draw conclusions from, we should study Renaissance Florence and the Medicis. His prescription for success is as follows and draws from Florentine success: 1. You need a patron: the …
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The Rasa is a prototype hydrogen car that, like the drone mentioned yesterday, emits only water vapour. It is produced by start-up Riversimple in Llandrindod Wells, UK, and instead of using pellets like the drone, it is designed around a fuel cell requiring 10 times less power than an ordinary car. This keeps the vehicle cruising, but …
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