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…
The Equinox Isn’t Exactly Equal
Growing up, many of us learned about the solstices: those days marking the longest or shortest spans of daylight in a year. And if you’re anything like me, you probably assumed that the equinoxes – with a name suggesting equality – would naturally bring us daylight and night hours of…
43 Seconds In The Ice: A Wim Hof Tale
It all began with a simple nudge from Mrs. G.: “Why don’t we try some breathing sessions?” Little did I know, this suggestion would lead us to a Wim Hof Method workshop, blending the seemingly disparate worlds of meditative breathing and ice baths. Who exactly is Wim Hof, and what’s…
Why I Don’t Eat Meat
While the title “Why I Don’t Eat Meat” may suggest a focus solely on meat elimination, my journey has been a more comprehensive shift toward a whole-food plant-based diet. This transition was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but a carefully considered choice guided by concerns for my heart and overall health….