September 14

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Better Than News

  • Citrus Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed by, produced by, and starring Orson Welles which examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, a ruthless citrus fruit farmer.

    Citrus Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed by, produced by, and starring Orson Welles which examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, a ruthless citrus fruit farmer.

  • Look Homeward, Angels & Demons is a 1929 mystery thriller novel by Thomas Wolfe. It was adapted for film in 2009 by Ron Howard.

    Look Homeward, Angels & Demons is a 1929 mystery thriller novel by Thomas Wolfe. It was adapted for film in 2009 by Ron Howard.

  • Ace Bellboy, The Nutty Detective is a screwball comedy thriller film starring Jerry Lewis and Jim Carrey.

    Ace Bellboy, The Nutty Detective is a screwball comedy thriller film starring Jerry Lewis and Jim Carrey.

  • Sting Bellboy, the Ace Face is a comedy historical drama musical film starring Sting and Jim Carrey.

    Sting Bellboy, the Ace Face is a comedy historical drama musical film starring Sting and Jim Carrey.

  • Oblivious is a 2006 American science fiction psychological thriller film about an actor who loses himself in his role.

    Oblivious is a 2006 American science fiction psychological thriller film about an actor who loses himself in his role.

  • Steeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale about a princess who is cursed by an evil fairy to sleep until a cup of tea is fully steeped.

    Steeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale about a princess who is cursed by an evil fairy to sleep until a cup of tea is fully steeped.

Beyond Plausible

In Other Words

Are You Sure

... that weapons engineer and army officer Karl Heinrich Emil Becker promoted the integration of scientific research into military goals, notably advanced weapons design?

Selected Anniversaries

  • 1712: Mathematician, astronomer, and engineer Giovanni Domenico Cassini dies. He discovered four satellites of the planet Saturn and noted the division of the rings of Saturn; the Cassini Division was named after him.

    1712: Mathematician, astronomer, and engineer Giovanni Domenico Cassini dies. He discovered four satellites of the planet Saturn and noted the division of the rings of Saturn; the Cassini Division was named after him.

  • 1713: Astronomer and mathematician Johann Kies born. He will be one of the first to propagate Isaac Newton's discoveries in Germany, and willl dedicate two of his works to the Englishman.

    1713: Astronomer and mathematician Johann Kies born. He will be one of the first to propagate Isaac Newton's discoveries in Germany, and willl dedicate two of his works to the Englishman.

  • 1879: Weapons engineer and army officer Karl Heinrich Emil Becker born. He will promote the integration of scientific research into military goals, notably advanced weapons design.

    1879: Weapons engineer and army officer Karl Heinrich Emil Becker born. He will promote the integration of scientific research into military goals, notably advanced weapons design.

  • 1916: Physicist, mathematician, and historian Pierre Duhem dies. He wrote: "A theory of physics is not an explanation. It is a system of mathematical propositions, deduced from a small number of principles, which have for their aim to represent as simply, as completely and as exactly as possible, a group of experimental laws."

    1916: Physicist, mathematician, and historian Pierre Duhem dies. He wrote: "A theory of physics is not an explanation. It is a system of mathematical propositions, deduced from a small number of principles, which have for their aim to represent as simply, as completely and as exactly as possible, a group of experimental laws."

  • 1960: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is founded.

    1960: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is founded.

Topic of the Day

Outer space

  • The Moon is a Harsh Mistress but You Like It Rough is a 1966 science fiction novel by American writer [REDACTED] about a lunar colony's sexual abstinence revolt against absentee rule from Earth men.

    The Moon is a Harsh Mistress but You Like It Rough is a 1966 science fiction novel by American writer [REDACTED] about a lunar colony's sexual abstinence revolt against absentee rule from Earth men.

  • Project Darkwhistle (also Project Darkwhistle, DARK WHISTLE, etc.) is an orbital wind tunnel.

    Project Darkwhistle (also Project Darkwhistle, DARK WHISTLE, etc.) is an orbital wind tunnel.

  • Suddenly Satellite is an advanced orbital satellite control system which also functions as a salad spinner.

    Suddenly Satellite is an advanced orbital satellite control system which also functions as a salad spinner.

  • Allegations that Alderaan Croutons are made using hijacked guide-star lasers "have no place in the modern kitchen," declares Grand Chef Tarkin.

    Allegations that Alderaan Croutons are made using hijacked guide-star lasers "have no place in the modern kitchen," declares Grand Chef Tarkin.

  • Rider-Waite Space Elevator - Solar-Powered Tarot Layout. Hashtag: #AsBelowSoAbove.

    Rider-Waite Space Elevator - Solar-Powered Tarot Layout. Hashtag: #AsBelowSoAbove.

  • The first Cat Cosmology Conclave (11 March 2021) resolved several paradoxes, including the notorious Fermi paradox. The cats also decided who gets to play with the favorite catnip mouse toy.

    The first Cat Cosmology Conclave (11 March 2021) resolved several paradoxes, including the notorious Fermi paradox. The cats also decided who gets to play with the favorite catnip mouse toy.

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