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  What if the simulated reality went back in a series until it reached the primary creator? Would it be God? Here's an interesting video:

I was thinking about learning to play the kazoo. But I don't really like the way it sounds. Maybe I can try it kidding around as a sort of joke. These don't sound too bad.

  Enjoy the holiday!

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  We have the unbelievably lethal covid-19, then violence in the streets.  What will happen next? These frightening times remind me of the move The Purge.

It was Yesterday but here's an article and video you may enjoy: NATIONAL DOG DAY National Dog Day on August 26th encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between.  Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe, and abuse-free life. They all give us companionship. Additionally, they keep us safe, and they aid those in need. Dogs play. Well, they play many roles in our lives, too! They keep us healthy, both physically and mentally. While many days aim to find loving homes for dogs, this day expands that consideration to look beyond the breed. Look into the heart of the animal. The purpose of the National Dog Day Foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs each year.

I'd like to share this video my daughter Laurissa sent me.  It was originally on SNL.

It's something new with me how I've become so interested in swing music and dance; especially the newer electro-swing.  Enjoy full screen, if you like it. Dancing Mashup 1930's Style Electro-Swing Dance Freestyle: "Make Swing Great Again"

Search Results Knowledge Resul Happy, Happy New Year The Fantastikids Happy happy new year Another reason to rejoice is here 52 weeks to make your heart sing And see what four new seasons will bring Happy happy new year Toss out bad memories by their ear Gather up new ones in a bouquet Ring out the old ring in a new day Happy happy new year Our resolution now we will hear If we could all run toward the light So many wrongs could be put right Happy happy new year Let's not forget about the things that we're So lucky to have in our lives Our sons and daughters, husbands and wives Happy happy new year Let there be summer, let there not be fear The clouds will pass over our heads, And let the sun shine on us instead Happy happy new year Another opportunity is here To just believe in what we can be And see our dreams become reality

I've never heard this cute, funny Christmas song before.

This just might work.  Which is better?   

I found this radiometer  GIF on the internet.  I've had a radiometer for decades, fascinated by the way it spins in the light.  It works with sunlight or an incandescent light bulb. I finally decided to order a new one after mine stopped working. Here's a photo from the internet that looks just like mine. Sir William Crroke invented the radiometer. Below are explanations about how it works.  It's not so simple! ==================================== "The  radiometer  is made from a glass bulb from which much of the air has been removed to form a partial  vacuum . Inside the bulb, on a low  friction  spindle, is a rotor with several (usually four) vertical lightweight vanes spaced equally around the axis. The vanes are polished or white on one side and black on the other. When exposed to  sunlight , artificial light, or  infrared  radiation (even the heat of a hand nearby can be enough), the vanes turn with no apparent motive power, the d

Watch closely for the fine details. I love this video. Make sure to use the full screen. Here's another version that I like:

I learned a lot with this video.  Enjoy! Use full screen for a better experience.

(Wikipedia) When I saw this engine on Amazon I was fascinated. At first I was looking for a desk ornament but this was much better. It looks good and it's functional. Here's a photo of my Stirling engine set on top of an insulated coffee mug. It works great and I had it running for 4 hours one time. That was the longest time for me. I placed it on a dish filled with crushed ice instead of a coffee mug, it still worked! With ice cubes on top and a coffee cup at the bottom it goes faster. This video explains how it works:

Never mind being half full or empty.  Maybe it's the wrong glass to start with. Remember the best seller from decades ago The Power of Positive Thinking?  I came across this video of some philosophical ideas that seem to go the other way, like "The Power of Negative Thinking". I have a relative who always complains about how bad the world is.  After a short while with him my mood begins to drop. That's why I try to limit my time with him. He looks at you as if you are crazy if you try to say anything positive about life. Sometimes I can make him change for a few seconds before he returns to his old self. I made my daughter laugh when I told her that he belongs to a society of negative thinkers. I raise my eyebrows to give her a sign about what is coming next when we get together and he begins his negative discussions. Anyway, this video seems to go for what is a negative view of life. What do you think? (Click on image to start the video.)

Now here is something to think about. Wouldn't it be great if someone could invent a way to make a perpetual motion machine? As a kid I used to wonder why things like skateboards or marbles would just stop moving after a while. Here's a video I came across.

If the dandelion was difficult to grow it would be desired for its beauty. I found this interesting video about the history of the dandelion while I was wandering on the the internet.     

Today there's cold brew coffee and  Keurig  coffee cups and who knows what else will come up.   I'm using a Keurig coffeemaker right now and drink about two cups a day.  I like it because there is very little preparation or cleanup.  The price of the coffee cups is high when compared to regular coffee but the ease of use is great.  The plastic empty coffee cups cluttering the land fills is a problem.   Here's a fun video about some ways coffee is prepared. Reminds me of how I feel when I drink too much coffee.

Interesting and Enjoyable to explore other cultures