From time to time various law enforcement agencies around the world make mistakes when it comes to technology. Confused investigation work leads to stories like this: Security researcher stopped at US border for investigating crypto scam (bleepingcomputer.com) Meanwhile the real cyber criminals are spending the funds from the crypto wallet …
Because It’s Friday – More on little green men
NASA has released a report stating that there is no evidence of extraterrestrial UFOs. NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial (theconversation.com) Of course, any article about UFOs had to include weather balloons! The U.S. government is so determined to put an end to UFOs that now US …
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Because It’s Friday – “The Origins of Human Precision is in Rubbing”
Have you ever wondered how the first straight edge was made, without a straight edge? Let Adam Savage (of Myth Busters fame) offer up an explanation using rocks. You should watch up until 6:18 for the full explanation of how to rub, but feel free to watch the whole video …
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I know it’s not Friday…
…but as Apple launches a new range of iPhones, I had to bring you this from Randall Munroe: xkcd: xkcd Phone Flip I particularly like “break glass for apps” and “bending phone activates chemical flashlight”. There will be a tactile “Because It’s Friday” tomorrow. Photo by Cristhian David Duarte
Because It’s Friday – NASA does not look for ghosts…
Have a look at Randal Munroe’s page below on xkcd.com and let your mouse hover over the cartoon and all will be explained. xkcd: Exoplanet Observation Another “little green man” story And in the same week this was published on The Conversation. This article by Peter Vickers, Professor in Philosophy …
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