Dude Teaching Octopus To Play Piano
Some people have a lot of free time.
Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part V: Just Flailing About Flails
This is why math and physics is important kids. “So what is our conclusion? Mainly that it seems very unlikely that – as real, non-magical but monstrous creatures – trolls could actually function as they are shown. The weapons they… Read More »Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part V: Just Flailing About Flails
Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part IV: The Cavalry Arrives
I justove how complicated logistic gets even with the simplest stuff. “One thing is missing for this army, however: spare horses. A knight does not ride to battle with a single horse, but rather with several. The war-horse is a… Read More »Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part IV: The Cavalry Arrives
Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part III: Having Fun Storming the City
So much to learn from this books, movies and an historian. “In the film, the defense of Minas Tirith collapses because Grond breaches the gate and then mountain trolls push through the defenders. Mordor triumphs by raw physical might smashing… Read More »Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part III: Having Fun Storming the City
How Stress Works
Nice explainer why you need to chill out.
Great Depression Explained
A lot of new info I did not know about.
Tracking Important Stuff
We track a lot of stuff at work. But do you track your health? Blood pressure? How strong you are? What is your endurance? How well you sleep? Health is more important than work, but we often go years without… Read More »Tracking Important Stuff
Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part I: Professionals Talk Logistics
Let’s learn about medieval warfare via Lord of the Rings. “Let’s be clear on this point: ancient and medieval warfare was mostly about sieges. Particularly during the Middle Ages (in Europe) sieges (and raiding) were common, but large pitched battles… Read More »Collections: The Siege of Gondor, Part I: Professionals Talk Logistics
How Men and Women Spend Their Days
Interesting https://flowingdata.com/2025/11/04/spend-days-men-women-2024/
Why the US is deporting so many people
How stopping immigration made it worse in the end.