A Frontier Revival
From 1850 to 1860, the new state of California was separated from its nearest neighboring state by a distance of over 2,400 km (1,500 miles). The territories in between were sparsely inhabited, mostly by natives. As a result, there was no reliable, practical means of communication between California and any other state. The fastest means of getting inform...
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Feb 16, 2024
Speed of Light
When the Pony Express riders made their runs on horseback, they carried as much as 20 pounds (9 kg) of water with them. I intend to carry only five liters, which comes to exactly five kg (11 pounds), about half as much. However, I’ll also carry a water filter, which allows me to use any and all water sources I can find. The original riders...
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Apr 10, 2024
Handling
So I have a substance addiction. Sugar, to be specific.
Yeah, yeah, cry me a freakin’ river. It’s just sugar. Lots of people could stand to eat a little healthier; what’s the big deal? There are worse things you could be hooked on. I’m not even overweight. And a lot of people (including myself) would eve...
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May 12, 2024
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