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Searching for Clara W. Huling – a digital archeology dig

Searching for Clara W. Huling – a digital archeology dig

July 10, 20123 mins

Clara Myrtle Grey Bird (1900-1988), photo taken in 1917. No relation to “Clara Huling” but most relevant Google Images ‘period’ match When my second batch of friends arrived a few months ago, the most…

How artists put out No Smoking signs

How artists put out No Smoking signs

July 08, 20121 mins

The “Ok to Smoke” sign And its counterpart Bangalore peeps, How well do you know your city? Do you know where these signs are? Leave your answers (or guesses) in the comments.

I will if you want me to.

I will if you want me to.

June 30, 20121 mins

Most people in the world, when asked if they’d like another serving of food, would answer either “Yes” or “No”. Some people would defer the decision until such a point where they are sure. Let’s chalk…

Does every living thing need to have some “use”?

Does every living thing need to have some “use”?

June 24, 20121 mins

India’s largest banyan tree, Kolkata During tonight’s good night ritual with the kids, the following conversation with my 9-year old. S: Does a banyan tree have any fruits? Me: No. S: Does it have…

Kids and one-upmanship

Kids and one-upmanship

June 20, 20121 mins

Pic: courtesy cartoonstock.com The conversation below is between four Indian kids. Indian kids who know that marathon equals the precise distance of 42.2 km and isn’t a modifier like “5k marathon” or…