No, I’m not talking about cat-a-wampus. …a noun from 1843, as a name for an imaginary hobgoblin or fright, perhaps from influence of catamount… 1660s as a shortening of cat-o’-mountain (1610s), from cat of the mountain (mid-15c.), a name aplied to various large wild cats of the Old World. From 1794 in reference to the … Continue reading History and Mystery of the Wampus Cat
When it’s not helping Russia to invade Ukraine, apparently SpaceX has deployed Starlink terminals to serve as the unregulated communications backbone for massive human rights violations. …take Sudan, where a year-long civil war has led to accusations of genocide, crimes against humanity and millions of people fleeing their homes. With the regular internet down for … Continue reading Does Sudan Genocide Run on SpaceX Starlink?
The reporting and advance warning was unmistakable. On March 7, the U.S. government went public with a remarkably precise warning: The U.S. Embassy in Moscow was monitoring unspecified reports that “extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts.” It warned U.S. citizens in Moscow to avoid big events over the … Continue reading Putin Dismissed Crocus City Hall Warnings and Sent Russians to Their Death
The opening sentence shows just how normal it has become to expect a Tesla to burst into flames. A Tesla has caught fire while driving on an interstate, needing support from three fire departments and a hazmat team. The interstate, Route 255 in Bethalto, Illinois, was shut down for nearly three hours as emergency responders … Continue reading IL Tesla Catches Fire Driving on Highway