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Well, obviously, the compiler could also interpret the consecutive use of each of the two distinct characters question mark (?) and exclamation point (!). But it would have to tole…

This would really make for a great exception operator, for one-liner exception handling. (alert(null) ‽ console.log(error)); Better than: (x === null ? console.log(error) : alert(x…

Arguably, the part about tasting bad is purely a human concern, but ecological destruction is a possibly real problem, if left unchecked.

extinct and unGoogleable Christmas Tree Birds Wait a second, what are "Christmas Tree Birds"?

So, honest question: Why are invasive species like the gigantic asian carp so reviled, when they seem to be quite successful animals, thriving in an otherwise unforgiving environme…

Starting with: Of course, this may not bе actualized until many years in the future, but consider the many spectacular physical phenomena that are believed to bе true at this early…

In this instance, one might wager that it was somebody's " Alan Smithee " moment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Smithee

Sometimes I wonder how these sorts of cultural subtleties are compensated for, when defining a set of clinical psychological personality disorders. Cluster A (paranoia): https://ww…

Well, it's fun to notice and appreciate those kinds of things, and to the analytical mind of a rational optimist, that wants to believe everything as carefully planned and premedit…

I'd have to agree. In fact, I'm actually glad to see some pushback against the seemingly indelible veracity of photographic imagery. Photos, and by corollary video, haven't been in…