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When George Lucas was mixing the American Graffiti soundtrack, he numbered the reels of film starting with an R and numbered the dialog starting with a D. Sound designer Walter Murch asked George for Reel 2, Dialog 2 by saying "R2D2".
List of common misconceptions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This is a list of current, widely held, erroneous ideas and beliefs about notable topics which have been reported by reliable sources from around the world. Each has been discussed in published literature, as has its topic area and the facts concerning it.
The Difference Between Great Britain, England & the United Kingdom (and a whole lot more)
Ready for a geography lesson? If you’ve ever been confused about the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England, this video by Colin Grey ( @cgpgrey ) will set you straight in an action packed 5 minutes. His fast talking dialog also covers the commonwealth countries, what it means to be ruled by the crown and more.50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do
Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life.
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Physics Flash Animations
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Three Lectures by Hans Bethe IN 1999, legendary theoretical physicist Hans Bethe delivered three lectures on quantum theory to his neighbors at the Kendal of Ithaca retirement community (near Cornell University). Given by Professor Bethe at age 93, the lectures are presented here as QuickTime videos synchronized with slides of his talking points and archival material.
Personal and Historical Perspectives of Hans Bethe