Category Archives: history

The Birth of Science: May 28, 585 BC

Posted on May 28, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Solar Eclipse of Thales The Eclipse of Thales was a solar eclipse that was, according to The Histories of Herodotus, accurately predicted by the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. If Herodotus’s account is accurate, this eclipse is the earliest recorded … Continue reading →

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Can You Decipher a Mystery Stone?

Posted on May 15, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Royal? This month a village in France is offering a reward for anyone who can decipher the words on a rock in their harbour.   Like all good mysteries, the solution can be a simple one. In this case, it … Continue reading →

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A Peek Into The Future

Posted on May 15, 2019 by cdsmiller17

President Kamala Harris? Now, wouldn’t that be something? Although it seems like a long shot now, we don’t know what’s going to happen in the next eighteen months. Or do we? In my daily requests to the Almighty, I included … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Humour…

Posted on May 14, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Tim Conway, the Clown Prince of Slapstick, Died Today

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There are Worse Things to be Called:

Posted on May 11, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Pete Buttigieg as Alfred E. Neuman It was reported today that Pete had to Google the reference that Trump made concerning Buttigieg being President of the United States. His response should have been: “What, me worry?”   It must be … Continue reading →

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The Day the Humour Died

Posted on May 10, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Freddie Starr (1943-2019) This great comic was found dead today in his apartment in Spain. The world of comedy will never see his like again.

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Water, Water Everywhere…

Posted on May 10, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Bracebridge Declares a State of Emergency This spring, the water levels of Muskoka, the Ottawa River and New Brunswick’s Saint John River have exceeded all previous records. Sand bags have been used as dams and water barriers, with the Canadian … Continue reading →

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It Only Takes a Spark to Light a Fire

Posted on May 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17

The Camp Fire (November 2018) On the PBS program NOVA last night, the so-called “Camp Fire” was reviewed from first spark to final results, a time space of 17 days. Even though this was exactly six months ago, it still made … Continue reading →

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The Other “Royal” Baby

Posted on May 8, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Gene Attell Fischer Because of the timing of his birth (slightly ahead of the 7th in line to the British throne), he will share some of the same aspects of the new Earl of Sussex. He could also be a … Continue reading →

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Tilting at Environmental Windmills

Posted on May 8, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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