Do you remember Harry Monster counting with adorable little John-John? Watch this 2 min clip until the end…. it’s worth it!

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Youngster in a tight spot has an inspiration

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The world’s population is lopsided.

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A pleasant Independence Day photo shoot with the daughter.

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I did not know how much I would appreciate this detailed exploration of Star Trek: TOS prop computers.

I’m amazed at the level of detail that went into analyzing the prop computers created over 50 years ago for the original Star Trek. Not only has this website collected screen shots of the various props, but some include diagrams indicating which practical buttons on the props activated which lights. (The same website has sections…

Trainer and Sea Lion Tango: “He Had It Coming” (Cell Block Tango, from Chicago)

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The daughter looks stunning in pink.

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Nellie Bly statue to be unveiled at Pittsburgh airport Thursday

In 1889, Bly became famous for an-around-the-world journey she completed in a world-record 72 days, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds after her departure on a steamship from New York. The journey was inspired by Jules Verne’s widely read novel “Around the World in 80 Days.” Bly chronicled her travels in a series of articles for…

Life would be so much better if all the interfaces we encountered looked like #Steampunk control panels. I’m doing my part in the endeavor. #blender3d

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Do you know you could be a flight attendant when you grow up?

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This the last hour I will have a teenager in my house. (Tomorrow my youngest turns 20.)

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Stuffed planet Venus, made for me by my dear mother, around 1974.

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Windows 3.1 Turns 30: Here’s How It Made Windows Essential

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Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, lost since 1915, is found off Antarctica

An expedition that set out in search of the lost ship of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton has found it — 106 years after the vessel sank off Antarctica. The wooden ship Endurance has been located remarkably intact about 10,000 feet underwater in the Weddell Sea. The find is “a milestone in polar history,” said Mensun Bound, a…

Entire staff of Russian TV channel resigned during a live stream with last words: “no war” and then played “swan lake” ballet video

The Entire staff of the Russian TV channel “the rain” resigned during a live stream with last words: “no war” and then played “swan lake” ballet video (just like they did on all USSR tv channels when it suddenly collapsed)

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“Khan!!! the Musical!!!” (Star Trek Parody) 6-Minute Highlight Reel 2022

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Beam me up, Chewie!

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