If you have any doubts about the boast that Kentucky is the horse capital of the world, just look at the statistics for winners of the Kentucky Derby. Continue reading
Category Archives: Science
Far Away is Always Close at Hand: The David Rumsey Map Collection
Whether hiking the Appalachian Trail or trying to find Macy’s at the mall, where would we be without maps? Well … probably lost. Maps help locate us and get us from point A to B. Continue reading
Fall Line Cities: Boomtowns With Class
It could be a Pecos Bill tall tale, but according to folklore, Weston, Texas was established at the location “where the wagon wheel broke.” This yarn is rich in cowboy serendipity, and even if it isn’t true, my inner buckaroo loves the story. Continue reading
Solstice 2014: Let the Celebrations Begin!
At this time of year, everyone is patiently awaiting the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday – for whatever that means; time off work, family parties, travel, or just some stress-free relaxation. Continue reading
Happy Solstice Y’all: Taller And Thinner For The Holidays
Today, while most of us are having lunch or running holiday errands, the sun will pause briefly in its journey across the sky, and shift its course slightly northward. In the Northern Hemisphere Continue reading
Solar Eclipse: The View From The Island
We arrived just in time to catch this morning’s partial solar eclipse. Confused by the time change, we couldn’t remember if it was happening at 6:30 “old time” or “new time.” Continue reading
Medieval Clocks: Doing 24/7/365 Before It Was Popular
“Hey, let’s meet at Roebuck’s tomorrow for coffee.” “What time’s good for you? “Let’s do sometime between sunrise and high noon.” “That’s kinda vague, but maybe I can make it. Continue reading
