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Why astronomers measure distances using a term that’s related to time

Posted on May 22, 2024

Living (and loving) Life

I’m sure you’ve probably heard astronomers use the term “Light-Year”, but do you know what that term actually means?

The use of the word “year” makes it sound like “light-year” would be used to measure time, but in reality it’s a measurement of distance.

So why is a word related to time used to measure distance?  [Read more…]

Did you know every snake in Tasmania is venomous?

Posted on May 10, 2024

Tasmanian Tiger Snake

Living (and loving) Life

If you’re ever visiting the Australian island of Tasmania and see a snake in the wild, you won’t have to wonder whether it’s venomous or not, because it definitely is.

According to the Tasmania Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the island only has three species of land snakes:  [Read more…]

Video: Danny MacAskill rides the famous rooftops of Gran Canaria

Posted on May 6, 2024

Living (and loving) Life

Regular readers of this blog will remember the video in this post showcasing the amazing cycling skills of Scottish daredevil Danny MacAskill.

Well, today’s video is even more incredible…

One of the most-visited of Spain’s Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is famous for its distinctive closely-packed buildings and rooftops.

In this video you’ll see Danny riding the edges of those rooftops and jumping from building to building – without ever dismounting from his bike.  [Read more…]

Google was once for sale for $750,000 – and the offer was refused.

Posted on April 29, 2024

Living (and loving) Life

Today, Google (along with parent company Alphabet) is worth approximately $2 trillion, but back in 1999 Google’s founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin offered to sell the company for just $750,000, which is mere pocket change compared to the company’s current value.

Page and Brin made that mind-blowing offer to Excite CEO George Bell, who carefully considered it but ultimately decided to pass on the deal.

Fast-forward to today…

[Read more…]

Video: Awesome live performance of ‘Galveston’ by Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner

Posted on April 28, 2024

Glen Campbell

If you’re a long-time Country Music fan you’re likely well familiar with the work of the late, great Glen Campbell.

After all, his incredible voice has been gracing the airwaves of Country radio for decades.

But what you might not know about Glen is that he was a true master of the guitar.

[Read more…]

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