The Lid Problem: How Many Joints Are in a Lid?
A rigorous historical and mathematical inquiry into an old joke: what was a lid, and why is the answer not necessarily forty?
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The effects of quantum interference on the non-transcendental 65 Stuzt Blackhawk
The effects of quantum interference on the non-transcendental 65 Stuzt Blackhawk remain among the most disputed phenomena in modern retrocausal mechanics. Though many academics continue to deny the existence of the vehicle entirely, field reports collected throughout the Midwestern Corridor…
The Micro-Gastronomy Guide: Processing the Water Bear
If you are looking to push the boundaries of “small-batch” artisanal food to the absolute physical limit, the tardigrade (Phylum *Tardigrada*) represents the final frontier. Forget micro-greens; we are talking about **micro-proteins**. Because these organisms are less than 0.5 mm…
The Subscription of Survival
How Silicon Valley Monetized Thirst By Dan Peters There was a time when water simply existed. You found it in rivers, clouds, kitchens, storms, and forgotten plastic bottles rolling around the back seat of your car. Nobody needed a password…