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Now

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Wedge7

“Now” is a very useful comic image from xkcd. It shows different time zones around the world, based on a 24 hour clock. The time difference between each city and zone is given, as well as a basic idea of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Ramblings – Star Wars Scientists Time Bond Curiosity Typo Hacks

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Wedge7

This week’s Weekly Ramblings rolls round once again, with a timely theme. First up, another reminder. For those of you in Europe, clocks went back one hour last night. For more about time zones, see my previous article way back … Continue reading →

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Bill Hicks + George Carlin – The Big Electron

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Wedge7

Bill Hicks + George Carlin – The Big Electron. “Two legendary comedians offer their perspectives on life, through song.” (YouTube) Another fantastic song by melodysheep. Onwards! Also, don’t forgot, clocks go back 1 hour tonight!

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Lego Antikythera Mechanism

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Wedge7

“The Antikythera Mechanism is the oldest known scientific computer, built in Greece at around 100 BCE. Lost for 2000 years, it was recovered from a shipwreck in 1901. But not until a century later was its purpose understood: an astronomical clock … Continue reading →

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LEGO Digital Clock

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Wedge7

LEGO is cool. Clocks are cool. Digital clocks made out of LEGO are pure awesome. New Scientist has an article and a video on Hans Andersson‘s creation, and it really is marvellous. It’s also rather fascinating to watch it in … Continue reading →

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