Back from the Moon, Apollo Astronauts Had to Go Through Customs

Today commemorates 50 years since the moon landing. That means I’m officially half a century old! Not that I remember it, but on that day in July, I was in a baby bassinet watching Armstrong and Aldrin taking their historic steps. Apparently on their return to Hawaii they filled out a customs declaration. It was …

Left and Right brain conflict

I have loved this test ever since I first saw it, and I’m not even sure when that was. Why is it so hard? Well, apparently the right half of your brain is trying to say the colour, while the left side of your brain is trying to say the word. Have someone read this to you, …

If programming languages were religions

C would be Judaism – it’s old and restrictive, but most of the world is familiar with its laws and respects them. The catch is, you can’t convert into it – you’re either into it from the start, or you will think that it’s insanity. Also, when things go wrong, many people are willing to …