Interesting Stories for Curious People
Curiosity drives an urgent desire for answers. But it can also prompt more patience, enabling people to savor moments of discovery.
astronomer Carl Sagan devised an ingenious illustration. He called it his “Cosmic Calendar.” And it provides a lesson in humility. Here’s how it works: Imagine that the 13.7-billion-year history of the universe is compressed into one calendar year. The Big Bang occurred in the very first second of January 1, and the current moment is the last secon
... See moreAlexander Green • Beyond Wealth
Throughout history, a handful of time-place combinations have punched so far above their weight in terms of contribution to human progress that their existence befuddled academics.
Packy McCormick • Sc3nius
