NR-1 is the navy’s smallest nuclear-powered and only nuclear-powered research submarine. Launched in 1969, th 145′ NR-1 (known affectionately as Nerwin) was designed for deep…
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Famous pirate quotes
“Dead men tell no tales” – Hiriam Breakes Hiriam Breakes was a Dutch pirate, the second son to the Councillor of the Island of Saba…
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A wonderful image Oriano Nicolau’s photostream
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One of the best versions I have heard. Perhaps a funnier version below the fold.
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This week I have found that my cup runneth over with work. Several things around the web have caught my eye which deserve substantial commentary.…
View More Some Topics I Wish I Had More Time To Write AboutHow Artificial Reservoirs Affect Global Sea Level
A new study lead by Chao in Science estimates that nearly 10,800 cubic kilometers of water are stored in artificial reservoirs. That is little over…
View More How Artificial Reservoirs Affect Global Sea LevelThe Oldest Signs of Whale Hunters
Findings by Daniel Odess, curator of archaeology at the University of Alaska Museum in Fairbanks, suggest that whale hunting dates back at least 3,000 years.…
View More The Oldest Signs of Whale HuntersNorth Pacific Gyre “Garbage Island” Documentary Part 12 and Bonus Footage
This is the final installment of VBS.tv‘s TOXIC-Garbage Island series. Part 12 is more of an epilogue of sorts. The bonus interview with Frederick vom…
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This is the final installment of VBS.tv‘s TOXIC-Garbage Island series. Part 12 is more of an epilogue of sorts. The bonus interview with Frederick vom…
View More North Pacific Gyre "Garbage Island" Documentary Part 12 and Bonus FootagePower Point Comedy
Finally, I have a back up plan if this whole marine biologist thing doesn’t work out.
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