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Tag: Bad Astronomy

The dude is hot. Or cold. So, so cold…

June 17, 2013 Al Denelsbeck

A few years back when I was still following the Bad Astronomy blog, Phil Plait posted an image of odd geological features on Mars, along read more

Categories: Astronomy, Continued from other blogs, Photography, Too CoolTags: Astronomy Picture of the Day, Bad Astronomy, carbon dioxide, CO2, dry ice, HiRISE, insufferable bastard, Martian gullies, unreasonable rates

June 17, 2013 Al Denelsbeck

Lessons on communication

December 8, 2010 Al Denelsbeck

First Pharyngula, now this. Over at his blog, Phil Plait opted to take time from his oppressively busy schedule to once again congratulate Chris Mooney read more

Categories: Continued from other blogs, RantsTags: accommodationism, Bad Astronomy, Chris Mooney, Don't be a Dick, Don't Be A Pussy Either, feeble excuses, Phil Plait, Sock Puppet Theatre, The Intersection

December 8, 2010 Al Denelsbeck

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In my youth, there was a kid in my neighborhood found dead of massive cerebral hemorrhaging, and it took a little while for forensic pathologists to eventually piece together the cause. Back then, it was common entertainment for children to play vinyl records at a higher speed than intended, to produce the 'Chipmunk' version of the song, and this kid had apparently played the BeeGees' Tragedy at 78 RPM instead of 33 1/3. This also explained the dead houseplants.
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