Sometimes you just want Google to give you more (or avoid Google altogether in the hope they’ll not rule your life soon). So where do you go for more? WolframAlpha is the answer, not only does it have a much cooler sounding name but it’s also much cleverer. Want to find out some hard facts about earthquakes near the Akashi-Kaikyō bridge? Or find the divisors of 3600? WolframAlpha does all the clever thinking for you and often gives you nice diagramsexplaining everything for you to admire too. Try putting is a few different phrases and see what you come up with. I guarantee it’ll throw out something you never knew before.
Certainly not Daft Punk. As part of of the Nuit Blanche event in Paris, conceptual artist Michel De Broin designed and produced without question the biggest and most impressive disco ball I have ever seen. It’s a great idea. Suspended high above the Jardin du Luxembourg the disco ball which is made from 1,000s of mirrors scattered dancing light around the city. Just a shame about the crane.
What a year for little Gary, he has been all over the place. In 2009 the pink fella travelled to Scotland, Russia, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Wales. What will 2010 have in-store for him?
Here is a satellite view of Great Britain, taken during the week, showing the vast snow coverage. When you look at it from this angle it’s not a wonder Britain has been at a standstill.
I saw these very thoughtful posters yesterday, they are by Saxsofunny. Here’s the English version of the accompanying video but I have only found the Portuguese version for the posters. The translation is “Every image has a sound”. Read more
