July 4th UFOs
“in America, UFO sightings peak on the Fourth of July.” So says an article from The Economist. The article is titled “Are extraterrestrials extra patriotic?”… Read More »July 4th UFOs
Books & Art
Dune as a new religion
There are those who ask whether the sci-fi book (and movie) Dune could become a new religion. It’s part of the bigger question of whether… Read More »Dune as a new religion
The magus of Nazaré
The magus of Nazaré, as some of us use the term at Wharf 21, is not a person. It refers to a natural phenomenon in… Read More »The magus of Nazaré
A forty thousand year old wolf
Courtesy of permafrost, nature’s glacial record: a forty thousand year old wolf head is discovered in the Yakutia region of Russia. Along the Tirekhtyakh —… Read More »A forty thousand year old wolf
100 HIKES OF A LIFETIME
Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet’s best experiences for hikers and sightseers.
Ghost hunting stories and equipment
Any community worth its history has some ghost stories. Ghost hunting stories and equipment are part of where many of us live. Where Wharf 21… Read More »Ghost hunting stories and equipment
Old Master art prints & Renaissance memes
So, Old Master art prints are iconography: Renaissance memes you can buy for less than $100. I’m game, but how faithful to the original work… Read More »Old Master art prints & Renaissance memes
Hot coffee cold room
If you were to take a cold object and place it in a heated space – say, put a fresh salmon filet into an oven… Read More »Hot coffee cold room
Yoav Ben-Dov — quantum physicist
Yoav Ben-Dov, quantum physicist, philosopher of science… And tarot card specialist. Above all, a brilliant and extraordinary Israeli academician — a paradox and a puzzle.… Read More »Yoav Ben-Dov — quantum physicist