the thing about conspiracy theories is....
I am talking about conspiracy theories in general, how to spot - and how to combat them.
I focus on the "aliens at Roswell" story and explain how that became a comething. I reference an article in the week, and show some shots from that article. You can find the whole thing here:
https://theweek.com/us/59331/roswell-ufo-crash-what-really-happened-67-years-ago
You should always be a skeptic and think about what you're being told.
One quick editors note: I'm still dealing with getting the production value where I want it to be. Recording on my phone is great for shorts, but "in studio" is a little more tricky. I'll get it figured out. :)
22 views • Mar 16, 2025
The origin of a "computer bug"
Here's a look at the word bug. It did quite literally appear as a bug in a computer, but the word predates compures by a couple of hundred years and comes from bugaboo. It was also used by Edison to describe a problem he was having.
78 views • Mar 3, 2025
The position of the sun throughout the year
Have you ever noticed that shadows move throughout the year? Go to the same spot every day at the same time, and you'll notice that they do. And have you ever thought about why? Or looked at the sun in the sky and noticed it is in a different place?
I talk about that and explain why! And I did a year-long video to share what it looks like.
365 views • Feb 19, 2025
The Scientific Method
Today I'm talking about how we can test within our observable universe. Its pretty straightforward, and allows you to understand more about the world around you.
Science for the win!
10 views • Feb 7, 2025
What is engineering?
I talk about what it means to be an engineer and some of the skills that engineers have.
Quick note: my camera appears to have had a color correction issue that I will fix going forward. ;)
13 views • Jan 27, 2025
Introduction to this channel
What's this all about? What's my purpose? Tune in and find out!
Lost & Found in Walt Disney World (Disney History) https://www.youtube.com/@lostfoundwdw8953/featured
The description of the Cheech and Chong bit is here: https://youtu.be/_GH8AK8eJME?si=5sz3o03m2XOVSKzX
9 views • Jan 15, 2025
Vertical Hydroponics design and build
I am changing my hydroponic setup.
I take you through what I did and show you the build.
Plus I get a little geeky in the design - I show a little math and how I worked out placement of the net cups that hold the plants
84 views • Jan 3, 2025
Thousand vs Million vs Billion
Its easy to get confused about very large numbers.
So I give a simple example of the difference between
one thousand 1,000 (1 with 3 zeros)
one million 1,000,000 (1 with 6 zeros)
one billion 1,000,000,000 (1 with 9 zeros)
17 views • Dec 12, 2024
My Tesla had a tire with low pressure and wouldn’t hold air. Where do I go?
It seemed to be a nail in the tire … but where should I take the car?
After all, it needed the jack stand to be properly placed, so I can’t just take it anywhere.
Tesla service center or mobile service may not be a good option; I’ve heard varying reviews on how they handle punctures in the tires.
A little googling later and I decided to go and check out discount tires. And they were great!
27 views • Nov 15, 2024
Why the grassy strips at the dolphins stadium?
There are grassy strips around Joe Robbie Stadium / Hard Rock Stadium.
Why are they there? Because construction uncovered artifacts from the Tequesta Indian tribe, and agreed to honor the heritage by leaving some amount of the parking area as grass.
1204 views • Nov 7, 2024
Launch of Starship: 5th attempt
This was a remarkable attempt that appears to have accomplished all the goals they set out to achieve. I talk about the launch, the catch, the return of the upper stage, and plasma.
My thanks to the team who created the video on starlink. Use the card or link below to see the whole thing. Its very well done!
29 views • Oct 14, 2024
Maya Angelou on people telling you who they really are
Its probably her most famous quote, but its deeper than that. Oprah Winfrey interviewed her and got some insights that I share here.
By the way, Maya spoke at Clinton's inauguration, and was the narrator for the Hall of Presidents at Disney World during his administration.
Election videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2P9RQmz1CVMXc3gilWwaKJfSGzyYjTl3
1530 views • Sep 5, 2024
This is a story about my grandmother. She was quite the character.
I talk about her life story, her history, and discuss how she was a con artist and a bit of an enigma.
The stories I tell are true, as far as I know. I do talk about her real names, and mention her husbands and their families. No insults are intended toward them. I didn’t really know any of their families and the husbands were all nice people and appear to have been mostly unaware of who she really was.
This was adapted from a podcast I did some time ago.
46 views • Aug 20, 2024
