Archive for the ‘Fun Facts’ Category
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In my last post, I talked about one of the things I like most about my new Kindle - the eInk screen. And, as I'm finishing up reading a novel ... more»
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I just got the most recent version of Kindle and really like using it. There are various reasons for it, but one of the best reasons, in my opinion, is ... more»
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We've just finished a fantastic Spring Break at the Children's Museum of Houston! On the first Sunday (March 14th), we celebrated Pi Day (3.14 = 3/14 = March 14th). And what ... more»
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Here's a little word problem to get everyone thinking this fine morning!
Currently, Gettysburg Elementary School in Clovis, California, USA holds the world record for the longest rubber band chain at ... more»
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Today is my birthday! No, I'm not telling my age, but the number of candles on my cake would produce 9,828 calories of heat (9.828 food calories) which would boil about ... more»
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This is not a painting or some weird close-up photo. This is the sort of thing that takes my breath away. Mars. High-resolution image taken by the HiRISE project on ... more»
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Check out this beautiful video of ice crystals forming all over FlowWorks, our outdoor water exhibit, during the recent arctic blast. And then notice the flowing water you see right ... more»
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For the next few days, Houston will be a part of an arctic cold blast, one of a series that will have some areas of the U.S. never getting above the single ... more»
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I truly enjoy watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail (and, of course, Spamalot!). One of my favorites, after the black knight scene, is when the peasant is trying to ... more»
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According to the New Testament, myrrh was one of three gifts given to baby Jesus by the three wise men. For those unaware, myrrh is a resin (dried sap) from ... more»
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