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Welcome Summer Solstice – In The Summertime

Posted on June 21, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy Summer Solstice. Here’s Mungo Jerry and their only hit song in the U.S. from 1970, In The Summertime.

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Einstein’s Desk The Day He Died

Posted on April 18, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Below is a photo of Albert Einstein’s desk as it appeared on the day of his death, 60 years ago today. On April 17, 1955, Einstein began experiencing internal bleeding as a result of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was … Continue reading →

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Donating Your Organs Or Your Body To Science

Posted on March 31, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Recently I had to get a new driver’s license and the Department of Motor Vehicles asked if I would like to be an organ donor, a question I’ve been asked before in years past. My answer has always been, “Yes!” … Continue reading →

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Albert Einstein Would Have Been 136 Today

Posted on March 14, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

On this date in 1879 Albert Einstein was born. I don’t have much more to say about it beyond what I wrote last year, except to note that when I was in high school and struggling to understand his Theory … Continue reading →

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Star Trek: 50 Years Of Humanism

Posted on December 17, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In addition to my love of almost all things Science Fiction, Star Trek has played a huge factor in my life since its debut 50 years ago and while the reasons are myriad (hope for mankind, the prominence of science, … Continue reading →

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why “Intelligent Design”…Isn’t

Posted on July 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Normally watching or posting long videos is not my thing, but I happily make an exception when it comes to the astronomical Neil deGrasse Tyson. So, even though this is almost 42 minutes it is well worth it for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci

Posted on April 15, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

One of the greatest inventive, scientific and artistic minds of all time, Leonardo da Vinci, was born on this date in 1452. When I visited France in 2007, a major highlight of the visit was touring da Vinci’s final home … Continue reading →

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Cheating Death

Posted on March 29, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Exciting news on the medical front earlier this week when it was announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has given permission for a trial study that involves patients with fatal injuries who have no normal chance for resuscitation … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Things That Turn 50 In 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Over at Mental Floss, they have a post up about “50 Things That Turn 50 in 2014” and there are some really cool things listed that are turning 50 this year. I turned 9 years old in 1964, so I … Continue reading →

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“Zombeavers” Trailer

Posted on March 9, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I was reading an article about an otter attacking and killing an alligator in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge in Florida (who knew those sweet looking little otters could be so deadly?) and someone posted this trailer for the … Continue reading →

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