Daily Archives: April 20, 2012

The Scent of Knowledge

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Invader Xan

There’s something exceptionally enchanting about the fragrance of old books. I’ve always loved libraries and used bookshops. There’s just some intangible quality about them which grants them a unique atmosphere, found nowhere else. That atmosphere is compounded by the aroma … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 20, 2012 by Invader Xan

So true… (via astropixie)

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Anomaly

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Invader Xan

So the Pioneer anomaly appears to have finally been solved (I do enjoy a good anomaly). And it really isn’t so anomalous after all. As it happens, there were no unexpected breakdowns of gravitational physics or bizarre outer solar system … Continue reading →

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