Is it deceptive to follow conventional wisdom for many years? Continue reading “Upside down world map shows “North is Up” is not “the truth””
Day: August 31, 2017
What’s the best trick of “the devil”?
Baudelaire, with horns.
The story The Generous Gambler is the origin of the phrase: "The devil’s best trick is to persuade you that he doesn’t exist." That line is also used in the movie The Usual Suspects, about the character Keyser Soze. Continue reading “What’s the best trick of “the devil”?”
Why is that bike racer shooting off sparks?
The International Cycling Union is worried about battery-powered motors giving cyclists an edge. Continue reading “Why is that bike racer shooting off sparks?”