A.A. Milne Quote – Experience
“Good judgment comes from experience, and experience—well, that comes from poor judgment.” – A.A. Milne
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I.F. Stone quote – Somebody who believes as you do, wins
“The only kinds of fights worth fighting are those you’re going to lose, because somebody has to fight them and lose and lose and lose until someday, somebody who believes as you do, wins.” – I.F. Stone
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Mars-bound Astronauts Could Develop ‘Space Brain’
Scientists performed a study on the effects of long periods spent in space to check on cognitive impairment. They found that if humans are exposed to space radiation for long periods of time they could suffer from cognitive impairment – “Space Brain”. Some private companies are working on getting some habitats that can transport astronauts to Mars in the next […]
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Oscar Wilde Quote – Man Makes His End For Himself
“Man makes his end for himself out of himself; no end is imposed by external considerations.” – Oscar Wilde
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How the moon was made
People always wonder how the moon was made. The birth of the planets 4.5 billion years ago was extremely violent. They grew to full size by absorbing rival planet embryos in a series of titanic collisions—one of which probably gave Earth its moon (below). The moon’s large size, low density, and other features suggest that it emerged from an explosion […]
Read moreFrederick Douglass Quote – It Is Easier To Build A Child
‘It is easier to build a child than fix an adult.” – Frederick Douglass
Read moreAbraham Lincoln Quote – Power
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln
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