Great Pyramid's construction solved?

In an article sure to be discussed on myriad late-night radio shows, a French architect claims to have determined how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. In my humble-but-somewhat-educated opinion, he seems a bit too interested in the publicity his determination will attract, and less so in the process.

Ancient riddle of the Great Pyramid's construction is turned inside out - Independent Online Edition > Science & Technology

April Fool's Pranks For Nerds

As we approach the old-school (Julian calendar) new year, part of the annual crop of pranks, this one from a computer geek perspective.

April Fool's Pranks For Nerds

The scale of the known universe

The known universe, shown in a single Flash application

A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words

Invaluable commentary on the human condition.

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San Francisco Giants to Install Solar Panels (TreeHugger)

From the aptly-named TreeHugger blog, by way of the daily Digg delivery, I found this article. They'll be good, during day games, helping to keep the (good-tasting microbrew) beer cold.

San Francisco Giants to Install Solar Panels (TreeHugger)

Elements song

As featured on Dr. Demento (and other places), the Elements Song. Now, animated in a flash movie.

Elements Song

Antipodal Map Tool: The other side of the world

A cool tool, showing what point is exactly opposite where you set the map to on the globe.

Antipodal Map Tool: The other side of the world

A Note To Employers: 8 Things Intelligent People, Geeks and Nerds Need To Work Happily

This almost in its entirety applies to my workspace. For better or worse.

A Note To Employers: 8 Things Intelligent People, Geeks and Nerds Need To Work Happily

Shrimp Bandages Save Soldiers

Wired News: Shrimp Bandages Save Soldiers

Now Arriving: A New Generation of Airports

Now Arriving: A New Generation of Airports

Top 10 beaches with WiFi internet access

As we start to think about vacation season:

Top 10 beaches with WiFi internet access

The Simpsons Voice Actors

On "Inside the Actors Studio." Priceless.

The Simpsons Voice Actors 2 Video

Massive Offshore Wind Turbines Safe for Birds

In related news, birds found to be not dumb, miss stationary objects, obey physics of momentum.

Massive Offshore Wind Turbines Safe for Birds