Flags of the World – Triangles, Part One

Few conflicts are as external as the conflict between lovers of geometry and its haters. A few other spats come close: wars of  aggression, sibling rivalries, lutefisk vendors and people,  spam callers and call blockers, […]

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Deep Thought Man Ponders Geometry Proofs

In the interests of full disclosure, I was rather good in mathematics in general and in geometry in particular. However, after my 17,223rd geometry proof my naturally effervescent outlook on life dimished somewhat. Deep Thought […]

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Eating and Educating Shrimp

Indian Entree SPICY SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 1 green chile3 tablespoons fresh cilantro1 onion2 tomatoes1 teaspoon fennel seeds2 tablespoons peanut, sesame, or vegetable oil1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin½ teaspoon garam masala1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon minced […]

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Movie Commentary: The Ancient Greeks Did Not Fight in Speedos

300 makes my all-time fetid-movie list. While it is true that the Spartans heroically delayed the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, it is not true that: 1) All Persians were hideous, hairless, trolls. Most Persians probably […]

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