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The Heavenly Sounds of the Glass Armonica

As with many of man's great achievements (or is that blunders?), it all began with the wine. In this case, however, i...

Written by Daniel Lew • 31 Aug 2006 • Read →

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The Atomic Automobile

During the 1950s, much of the world was quivering with anticipation over the exciting prospects of nuclear power. Ato...

Written by Alan Bellows • 27 Aug 2006 • Read →

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The Bridle on the Neck of the Sea

In the grand old year of 1492, Christopher Columbus set out from Spain with a fleet of three tiny ships. His journey...

Written by Zack Jordan • 25 Aug 2006 • Read →

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The Dark Tale of Colliding Superclusters

For all that mankind has learned through science, the Universe has so far managed to keep most of its secrets. For in...

Written by Anthony Kendall • 24 Aug 2006 • Read →

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Evolving Universes

To many it seems unlikely that a universe could spring into being from chaos, and achieve a level of organization adv...

Written by Jason Bellows • 19 Aug 2006 • Read →

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Barnstorming

Today, the term 'flying circus' most often brings to mind dead parrots, cheese shops, and the Knights Who Say 'Ni'. B...

Written by Marisa Brook • 14 Aug 2006 • Read →

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The Tragic Birth of FM Radio

In 1934, much of the world was in the grip of the Great Depression. Unemployment was an epidemic, and many businesses...

Written by Greg Bjerg • 10 Aug 2006 • Read →

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The Ruins of Fordlândia

In the early 20th century, a cartel of Dutch and English rubber barons had a stranglehold on the vast majority of the...

Written by Alan Bellows • 03 Aug 2006 • Read →

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