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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (snowflakes on water)

When snowflakes hit water they create a screeching sound too high for humans (but not some sea animals) to hear. When a flake hits the water, an air bubble is released that oscillates in the 50-200 khz range well above a human’s range. Snow hitting water can increase underwater sound by 30 db. There isContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (snowflakes on water)”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Watermelon Man’ Herbie Hancock

Herbert Jeffrey Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, and composer.  In the 1970s, Hancock experimented with jazz fusion, funk, and electro styles, utilizing a wide array of synthesizers and electronics.  Lyrics below “Watermelon Man” (originally by Herbie Hancock) Hey, watermelon man Hey, watermelon man Give me one that rattles when you lug it One that’s red and juicyContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Watermelon Man’ Herbie Hancock”

Russians Want Putin to End the War

Putin is in troublePublic, one in fourOne only supports his warOnly one in four July 57% wanted Russians to remain in UkraineNovember 25% wanted Russians to remain in Ukraine Poll conducted by Kremlin’s Federal Guard Serviceobtained by Meduza, a Russian opposition website The Kremlin often takes polls to gauge public opinion. Don MatthewsDecember 2022

Axl’s Final Song

Guns N’ Roses Concert 31 Dec 2022 Adelaide OvalMy daughter worked as staff at the concert and said it was just an awful crowd. And way too loud. Axl threw the microphone(It was the final song)The crowd went mad with frenzyWho thought things could go wrong? The microphone it landedOn Rebecca’s faceWhoever thought things couldContinue reading “Axl’s Final Song”