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Hyperion Knight on the World’s Longest Piano

A very wonderful and informal recording by Hyperion Knight of Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s desiring. 3 pieces recorded in only 2 hours! He hapened to be traveling through. https://www.hyperionknight.com/   / mengelberg I started building the Alexander Piano when … Continue reading

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The Acali Raft Experiment Might Restore Your Faith in Humanity

 

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The next earthquake: Is time running out for Europe’s largest city?

In 1999, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmara region of Turkey, killing at least 17,000 people. It also ruptured some parts of the North Anatolian fault line, creating a time bomb under the city of Istanbul. Experts warn that … Continue reading

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Your confessions are safe in this special box

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Sci Fi Restaurant in Japan Serves Vacuum-Packed Burgers | My Modern Met

By Jessica Stewart on August 31, 2023 Talk about an “out-of-this-world” experience! A new restaurant in Tokyo is bringing the cyberpunk aesthetic of sci-fi films and  anime movies to life. Neo Shinjuku Atsushi provides a unique experience that transports patrons … Continue reading

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A proof that aluminum can be recycled over and over again…

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The “Adjacent Possible” – and How It Explains Human Innovation | Stuart Kauffman | TED

From the astonishing evolutionary advances of the Cambrian explosion to our present-day computing revolution, the trend of dramatic growth after periods of stability can be explained through the theory of the “adjacent possible,” says theoretical biologist Stuart Kauffman. Tracing the … Continue reading

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Gorgeous tunnel of Bougainvillea blossoms in Yuchi, Taiwan

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What The Glitter Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

In 2018, a New York Times article set off an internet firestorm when a spokesperson from a major glitter manufacturer refused to say who their biggest client was. The hints are tantalizing, and the theories about who is buying all … Continue reading

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Paradigm Shift in Economic Systems

I lay out some initial thoughts on the economic paradigm shift that is needed. I mentioned Meditations on Moloch, so here is a link to the article: https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30… […]

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