Category Archives: Science History

Marie Curie Voted 'Greatest Polish Woman' Ever

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ryan | Permalink 0

It seems that the Museum of Polish History conducted a poll to find out who was the greatest Polish woman in history. The winner came out to be [..]

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Happy (Geeky) Valentine's Day

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Ryan | Permalink 0

Admittedly it is a bit late to purchase these valentines in time for, well, tonight. But damn it if they aren’t awesome. These are for sale on Etsy [..]

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The Science Hall of Fame

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Ryan | Permalink 0

There is one for pretty much every sport, a Walk of Fame for Hollywood stars, and one for Rock and Roll stars. But there has never been a [..]

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Whats Better Than a Wine Cellar? 180 Feet of Baltic Sea

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Ryan | Permalink 0

I like wine. I drink it often. Can’t say I’ve ever had a very old wine though. Mostly I just buy whatevers on sale at the Co-Op. But [..]

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Leave Galileo's Remains Alone

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Ryan | Permalink 0

Hasn’t he suffered enough? After fighting the Catholic Church (and losing), only to die in 1642 and have Catholic authorities refuse him the right to be buried on [..]

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