Archive for June 6th, 2006

June 6th, 2006

mysteries solved

The Inscrutable 8-Ball Revealed
Obtained One Tyco® Magic 8-Ball®
Here, the 8-Ball is pictured in its original packaging. These toys (some might call them “oracles” or “prophets”) cost about $8.00 at the nearby FAO Schwartz. For this procedure, you will need at least one 8-Ball, which will be destroyed.

June 6th, 2006

mosquito

ochen k.
Here’s the 10-second version:
Most humans are born with the ability to hear frequencies from about 20 Hz (low) up to 20,000 Hz (high) but that range shrinks as we get older. A guy in England figured that meant kids can hear things adults can’t - specifically, very high frequencies. He created a device that [...]