The Mythbusters‘ episode debunking the conspiracy theories about the moon landing was very good. I especially like Buzz Aldrin’s take on whether or not he was really on the moon:
This post inspired [read: stolen] from Negativesmart. I normally do not repeat a post someone else did, so as to avoid that, I am adding something to this one. Check out MythbusterResults as a good source to get the quick answer on whether a myth is true or busted.
A snippet from a facial expression video created by these guys. Pretty impressive stuff.
I saw Kooza with my family on Saturday in Chicago. Like my previous review of a Cirque show, I am once again raving about how good the show was. Since the show is a traveling show, the stage set-up isn’t as elaborate as a Vegas or Disney show. However, in the 7 years since my last traveling show, the Cirque people have really upped their game. The performances are always spectacular, and this time, the stage was almost as impressive.
Anyway, I whole-heartedly recommend this show. I loved it, my wife loved it, and so did my (almost) seven-year-old.
BTW, my favorite act was the unicyclist.
I often come across signs that I find inadequate. The supposition is that someone put up a sign in order to communicate something to whoever sees the sign. However, often, the sign doesn’t help or sometimes even confuses the situation. One example I see on a regular basis. Since the signs in question are traffic signs created for the benefit of the public — paid for by taxpayer dollars — I would like to see these signs get improved.
The graphic I created to the left illustrates a very simple fix that would improve the sign. The top is how the signs really are, the bottom is my simple fix. Here is why it is better. I see this sign while driving as I near an expressway. I know I need to get on 80 West. This sign tells me 80 West is coming up, and it will be right after the 80 East ramp. So far, so good. HOWEVER, what side of the street is the 80 West ramp? It could be a ramp on the right side or the left - yet this sign doesn’t tell me.
My version of the sign tells the driver the ramp is coming up and it is on the right side of the street.
Simple, right? Now, who do I tell to get this implemented?
