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The Hindenburg and Humanity

On May 6, 1937, just minutes before 7:30pm, a German zeppelin called Hindenburg was approaching a mooring mast at Lak...

Written by Alan Bellows • 01 Jan 2006 • Read →

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Technology and the Pursuit of Happiness

The United States' Declaration of Independence asserts that all individuals have an unalienable right to life, libert...

Written by Alan Bellows • 26 Dec 2005 • Read →

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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

On September 2, 1944, as the Second World War was in progress in Europe and the Pacific, some strange happenings were...

Written by Alan Bellows • 14 Dec 2005 • Read →

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The Soldier Who Wouldn’t Quit

On December 17, 1944, the Japanese army sent a twenty-three year old soldier named Hiroo Onoda to the Philippines to...

Written by Alan Bellows • 07 Dec 2005 • Read →

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The Longest-Standing Math Problem

Ever had a puzzle that looked easy but tortured you incessantly until you found a solution? Would you work on it obse...

Written by Daniel Lew • 06 Dec 2005 • Read →

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Always Watch Out for Number One

If you ever plan to cheat on your taxes, here's something to consider (besides prison): Make sure that most of the nu...

Written by Alan Bellows • 02 Dec 2005 • Read →

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Brain Fingerprinting

There is a new, non-invasive technology being developed which is able to peer into your brain to discover whether you...

Written by Alan Bellows • 30 Nov 2005 • Read →

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And You Thought Houdini Was Good

One of my favorite films is ‘The Great Escape” with its spectacular cast and haunting conclusion. If you are unfamili...

Written by Josh Harding • 30 Nov 2005 • Read →

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Lie Detectors

Law enforcement officers, secret agents, and counter-espionage personnel have most interesting toolboxes. Their occup...

Written by Alan Bellows • 27 Nov 2005 • Read →

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Quantum Mechanics and Immortality

Quantum Mechanics is a curious area of study which began in the early 20th century when scientists began to discover...

Written by Alan Bellows • 26 Nov 2005 • Read →

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