Loved this article about coffee in the 17th century being blamed for male impotence (but most likely because coffee houses were fronts for brothels) The ‘Maiden’s Complaint’ claims the “Devil first invented this liquor, on purpose to plague our … [Read more]
Why 17th century women thought coffee was subversive, dangerous – and made men impotent – inews.co.uk
Posted on 10 October , 2018 // Leave a Comment
Video V8 engine using solenoids
Posted on 6 October , 2018 // Leave a Comment
https://i.imgur.com/RPb6Bk9.mp4 … [Read more]
Lisbon
Posted on 21 September , 2018 // Leave a Comment
Some photos of my time so far in Lisbon, Portugal. No particular theme or message - mostly its about learning photography. This street view is dramatic. I'm staying in a central part of Lisbon but the harbour is close by. View … [Read more]
Compare Physical Size of Australia to USA
Posted on 20 September , 2018 // Leave a Comment
Many people I meet do not understand that the Australian continent is roughly the same physical size as a mainland USA. The Mapfrappe website uses Google Maps to show exactly this: FWIW, my home town (Brisbane, Queensland) is roughly the size of … [Read more]
Video: Heroes – The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Posted on 24 August , 2018 //
I do enjoy the Ukelele Orchestra after seeing them at Glastonbury a decade or so ago. These people are very serious musicians who did this as a side hustle buts it become a serious business. https://youtu.be/0zCdwBqfmYA … [Read more]
Life Lessons Learned from My Cat
Posted on 20 August , 2018 //
I've been observing my cat for life lessons. Sleep More. Sleep wherever you are Rubbing seductively against people's legs when I’m hungry will get me dinner You can make people guilty by sitting on their lap and staring at them … [Read more]
how pouring a beer the wrong way can give you a stomach ache
Posted on 1 August , 2018 //
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StMMa8uR2-0 … [Read more]
Legacy of War – A five-year photographic project exploring the long-term effects of conflict globally. Stories and images by Giles Duley. : Legacy of War
Posted on 20 July , 2018 //
Heartbreaking. My own minor injuries are nothing compared to this. A five-year photographic project exploring the long-term effects of conflict globally. Stories and images by Giles Duley. Legacy of War - A five-year photographic project exploring … [Read more]
Video: Gargoyles – YouTube
Posted on 15 June , 2018 //
Good for a break on a Friday afternoon - nicely done. Link: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKIH0Sla1Fo … [Read more]