I recently tried my hand at making pickled garlic using a recipe from my sister-in-law. During a visit to her place, Mrs. G. and I had the opportunity to sample her homemade pickled garlic. While it wasn’t exactly to Mrs. G.’s liking, I was quite taken with it and secured…
Clockwork Origins: The History and Future of DST
Daylight Saving Time (DST) has been part of our lives for over a century, prompting us to adjust our clocks twice a year. This practice, which started as a way to conserve energy, has seen several changes since its introduction. Today, with its relevance and effectiveness under scrutiny, DST faces…
Iceland Day 5
On our last day touring Iceland, we stopped at Seljalandsfoss waterfall before heading to the Reykjanes Peninsula. There, we took some time to relax at the Blue Lagoon. We concluded our day with a Northern Lights cruise. Shortly after departing the hotel, we made a pit stop at Seljalandsfoss, a…
Iceland Day 4
Due to today’s unpredictable Icelandic weather, we’ve had to adjust our itinerary. Initially, we had set our sights eastward, with plans to explore the enchanting Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, the picturesque Skaftafell National Park, and the expansive Vatnajökull Glacier. However, safety comes first, and the current conditions have made these visits…
Iceland Day 3
We began our day by backtracking the route we took home the previous day, leading us to the Skógar Museum. En route, we came remarkably close to the E15 volcano, passing within just a few miles. I found it surprising to see individuals residing and working so near to such…
Iceland Day 2
Today, we explored the Golden Circle, a notable route near Reykjavik. Covering around 300 kilometers, this path connects the capital with the southern regions and offers sights of three significant landmarks of Iceland. Þingvellir National Park is a geologist’s dream. It’s located in a rift valley formed by the separation…
Iceland Day 1
After an overnight flight, our plane touched down at Keflavik Airport in the early hours. The cold Icelandic air was a stark contrast to the plane’s cozy interior as we disembarked. Navigating the airport’s corridors, we met our enthusiastic tour leader. Together, we boarded a bus that took us through…
Eclipsing Everest: Chimborazo’s Hidden Supremacy
On Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador, the elevation may not reach the towering heights of Mount Everest, but it uniquely sits as the most distant point from the Earth’s center. This notable geographical detail offers a distinct view into the Earth’s topography and how we evaluate mountain heights. In this exploration,…
Powerball®: All Tickets in Hand
The Powerball® jackpot is again soaring, teasingly approaching the staggering $1 billion mark. Excitement is in the air as hopeful individuals stand in winding queues, clutching onto the dream of that one ticket leading them to immense wealth. Eventually, a victor will emerge. The odds are against you and me…
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The Monty Hall Problem
The Monty Hall problem is a famous probability puzzle that baffles many, even those with strong mathematical backgrounds. Named after the television game show host Monty Hall, this problem illustrates a counterintuitive concept in probability theory. The Game’s Setup Given this setup, what would you do? Would you stick with…