Find a cable (the power cable of your computer, or a headphone cable, will do nicely). Take hold of it from two points, about a hand’s breadth apart. Try twisting, bending, and pulling it. Notice how it resists your efforts. Notice how the cable has a natural bend and twist to it, even at rest. […]
It’s Summer 1999! Nunavut is the newest Canadian province, the Euro is here, some guy called George W. Bush says he’s running for President (like he has any chance!) and George Lucas just released the first prequel to his Star Wars franchise (I haven’t seen it yet, but I assume it’s just as good as […]
