Ya gotta wonder sometimes.

There's all this hullabaloo about transgender folks adopting a name and people take umbrage with it and refuse to call them by that name! They have to use what's on the birth certificate!

But did you ever notice how commonplace it is for someone to use a nickname in place of someone's name? Like say "Chip" when the persons name is actually Charles. 

That's not the name on their birth certificate!

And no one says boo about that.  

Another example of what happens in a changing climate

A pyramid in Mexico collapsed after heavy, constant rain caused it to crumble at the foot. 

This was reportedly the best preserved site in the area, which suggests that we're losing history as a result of climate change. 

https://www.sciencealert.com/bad-omen-ancient-pyramid-in-mexico-collapses-into-pile-of-rubble

ULA has a budget issue

The attached is about how the United launch alliance is over budget and behind schedule. 

And that newer private companies are eating their lunch. 

What I find interesting is how the old guard NASA contractors are still relying on how business used to run, with bloated government contracts and lots of forgiveness given that they helped put a man on the moon. 

The 21st century requires profitability and new ways of thinking about technology. 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-15/boeing-lockeed-space-venture-faces-staff-shortage-budget-crunch/

A look at whether bling and hair slows down runners

This is a bit of fun. And the author does the math and shows his work. 

Yes, bling and hair do slow a runner down. But these things also make the runner more confident. So why not just be your own self!

https://www.wired.com/story/does-jewelry-slow-down-olympic-runners/

Hydrogen cars are safe?!

Sure they had to do a little work on the car to turn it into a bomb. But the point is that they could fairly easily turn do so. 

What a great idea to have these vehicles in the hands of everyone!

https://autos.yahoo.com/toyota-mirai-turned-hydrogen-bomb-171500247.html

Wow, the view from the space station is spectacular!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/drop-everything-and-watch-this-stunning-video-of-northern-lights/

A fun little trip down memory lane

Here's some info about Disneys relationship with Jim Henson. 

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/disney-tips-shuttering-muppet-vision-131710901.html