History of the Holidays
Bill Petrobackstory of holidays, history of current events, pop culture, technology
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Science of the Harvest Moon
Image: Farmer’s Almanac
Science of the Harvest Moon
This year, the Harvest Moon rises on September 26, 2026, with peak illumination at 12:49 PM EDT. It will be visible near the planet Saturn in the evening sky.
While last October’s Ha...
AI: Noise and Confusion
Created by Claude, ironically.
AI: Noise and Confusion
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Recent news has been filled with stories about the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential existential threat it poses to humanity, voiced by smart people...
Science of Fall
Equinox. Image: NASA
HISTORY OF THE FALL: What is the Autumnal Equinox?
Podcast
This time of year corresponded to New Year’s Day in the French Republican Calendar. However, since that calendar was only in use from 1793 to 1805, follo...
History of Talk Like a Pirate Day
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY
Podcast
International Talk Like a Pirate Day began not in the Golden Age of Pirates in days of yore but in 2002. It is celebrated each year on September 19; although it originated in the...
History of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest logo. Image: Wikipedia
HISTORY OF OKTOBERFEST
Podcast
Why does the famous German beer festival start in September if it’s called Oktoberfest? Officially, the beer festival begins on the third Saturday in September and last...
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