Category: Miscellaneous

Posts that do not fit into any specific category.

Hubble Deep Field relative size to night sky

Just saw this on Reddit, it is the Hubble Deep Field relative size to night sky. There are over 10,000 galaxies in that little square.  It makes one think how inconsequential everything humanity has ever done on our pale blue dot actually is in comparison to the vastness of the universe and what must be… Continue reading Hubble Deep Field relative size to night sky

Marty McFly arrives today!

Marking the momentous occasion of Marty McFly’s arrival in the future which is today! Where can I get the hoverboard I’ve waited 30 years for? CNN – Back to the Future day I posted the above yesterday so as to hit the actual day Marty McFly arrives.  Unfortunately I have not read any news reports…… Continue reading Marty McFly arrives today!

Estate tax – Why it exists

Was curious about the reason behind the Estate Tax and found this excellent answer from one of my favorite magazines. I guessed right!  I’m thinking about subscribing again.   From The Economisthttp://www.economist.com/blogs/lexington/2010/10/estate_tax_and_founding_fathers———————————————————– Estate tax and the founding fathersYou can’t take it with youOct 14th 2010, 21:44 by LexingtonMY FRIEND the Liberal Curmudgeon strikes again:If there…… Continue reading Estate tax – Why it exists