Practically all these damn Nerds are back in school right now, so posts are intermittent at best. But semi-monthly one of the following Nerds will get an article up about their specialty — for your delight and edification: Leah graduated fr…
How long does it take to make a piece of art? Yeah, I bet y’all thought I was dead. Can’t exactly blame you, but no. I was busy finishing up my degree and experiencing severe existential dread and living in poverty. You know, normal artist
Hey Art Nerd, How long does it take to make a piece of art? *** Yeah, I bet y’all thought I was dead. Can’t exactly blame you, but no. I was busy finishing up my degree and experiencing severe existential dread and living in poverty. You kn…
Hey Art Nerd, How long does it take to make a piece of art? *** Yeah, I bet y’all thought I was dead. Can’t exactly blame you, but no. I was busy finishing up my degree and experiencing severe existential dread and living in poverty. You kn…
Question/Scream of Anguish : But I WANNA divide by zero, I WANNAAAAAAAA. Anna *** Well, all right. If we’re dealing with ordinary arithmetic (the kind 99% of the population uses) the answer would be a resounding “Good god man, are you insan…
Why do people in the South say “merry” and “marry” and “Mary” the same? Why the South? That’s the way it’s done all across the States. Well, mostly. There are a handful of people who make three different sounds here, which I’mma go over wit…
Why do people in the South say “merry” and “marry” and “Mary” the same? Bob *** Dear Bob, Why the South? That’s the way it’s done all across the States. Well, mostly. There are a handful of people who make three different sounds here, which…
I’m a bit of an old fart and not collage educated so, please be gentle. Subject of my question: speed of light & electricity. For some reason that I don’t remember I have always thought that electricity traveled at the speed of light. Today…
I’m a bit of an old fart and not collage educated so, please be gentle. Subject of my question: speed of light & electricity. For some reason that I don’t remember I have always thought that electricity traveled at the speed of light. Today…
The other day, my cousin asked me if I had drunk the last cup of coffee, and if I had made more. Being the incredibly important and popular person I am, I replied yes to the first and no to the second. I’m way too cool for that task. She th…
How can I create an electromagnet strong enough to pull a small metal object (e.g.) a fork in from 25-30 feet away? Basically, I want a very strong electromagnet with a large reach. I want to know a theoretically super-powerful design, and,…
I was astonished to learn today that “Pilsner” is not a brand of beer, but a category. First I thought, what on Earth does “Pilsner” mean? Then I thought, wait, do I really know what “ale” or “lager” means, either? Help me out, Language Ner…