Thing a Week 2: Cracking Combination Locks

Single-dial combination locks are a common appearance in safes and places such as…

Thing a Week 10: Why Your Files Aren’t Actually Being Deleted

Why Celebrities Overdose in Hotels Rather Than Their Home

Ivan Pavlov was the first to explain in the…

Thing a Week 3: Deal or No Deal

The model cracked her case open only slightly to look inside before showing it to everyone. When she saw…

Thing a Week 9: He Who Waits Behind The Wall

“Sam, come push me!” Henry yelled excitedly as he jumped onto the park’s…

Thing a Week 4: Stealing’s Not As Hard As They Say It Is

Thing a Week 20: Cities in the Sky

Looking up at the skylands floating over their heads in the midst of misty clouds, Christopher and…

Thing a Week 6: Interpreted and Compiled Programming Languages

When someone first starts programming, the whole concept of “interpreted” languages and “compiled” languages might seem a bit confusing. Luckily, it’s really not. Here’s how they break down:

Thing a Week 7: Strawberries

“Do you want this strawberry?” Dr. Steven asked calmly.

Thing a Week 38: Violinists Needed

The world slowly came into view; first too dark to see, then too blurred to see, and then too…