If Dutch does not equal Deutsch, then why do we call them “Pennsylvania Dutch”? Check out this video to learn this and other interesting facts like how people in the Gulf of Mexico can be born Europeans.
What is the Difference Between Holland and the Netherlands?
Luke Skywalker and Samus Aran
A couple of my favorite maquettes. X-Wing Luke Skywalker by Gentle Giant & Zero Suit Samus Aran by First 4 Figures.
How the “Mother of All Demos” Changed our Lives
I recently learned about a computer demonstration dubbed “The Mother of All Demos” given 40 years ago by Douglas Engelbart at the Fall Joint Computer Conference in San Francisco. Douglas showed off the NLS computer to a crowd of 1000 computer pros. The demo of this system given on December 9, 1968 is now considered one of the most important in modern computing history.
Kevin Spacey Gives the 2013 keynote James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture and Kills Traditional Television
“I predict in the next decade or two any differentiation between these platforms will fall away. Is thirteen hours watched as one cinematic whole really any different than a film?”…
You Must Escape – A Ludum Dare game
A friend sent me a link to this game. No comments, no preface, just a raw link. You start off with a black screen, some basic instructions, a quick message…
Science Fiction Space Ship Comparison Chart
Have you ever wondered how big Star Destroyer from the Star Wars Universe is compared to size of Star Trek’s Enterprise? Deviantart user DirkLoechel answers that question and more. The chart shows the space ships from numerous science fiction universes at a scale of 1 pixel to 10 meters.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Poster
Peter Jackson released a teaser poster for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The second part of the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy is set to premier December 13, 2013. A teaser trailer will debut June 11. Here’s a high resolution version of the poster.
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