Context: This essay was written for, and performed in, the November 19, 2011 edition of The Paper Machete, a weekly showcase for Chicago journalists, comedians, and other writers, hosted by Christopher Piatt. I’m just getting around to posting it now because, well, my own universe is fairly chaotic and other deadlines prevailed. You are encouraged […]
Entries Tagged as 'Science'
The Unbearable Lightness of the Kilogram, Universes Next Door, and the Occupy Movement
Posted by Dave Awl on November 29th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
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Not Zero: The Fukushima Litotes
Posted by Dave Awl on April 1st, 2011 at 11:27 am
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Another Talking Point Deflated
Posted by Dave Awl on August 5th, 2008 at 12:42 am
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Roundup: Spotty Jove and the Return of the Scottish Beaver Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on May 27th, 2008 at 8:45 am
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Roundup: Pansies vs. Chair Sniffers Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on May 1st, 2008 at 2:40 am
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Comical Cartoon Comics
Posted by Dave Awl on April 22nd, 2008 at 2:17 am
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R.O.U.S.
Posted by Dave Awl on December 18th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
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Welcome Back, Otter
Posted by Dave Awl on December 12th, 2007 at 9:16 am
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Roundup: Flight of the Humpback Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on November 19th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
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Roundup: Monkey in the Bathroom Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on November 6th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
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Roundup: Where All the Corn Cobs Are Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on October 29th, 2007 at 1:36 am
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Roundup: Swiftly Tilting Planet Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on September 17th, 2007 at 2:05 am
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The Bright Side of Death
Posted by Dave Awl on September 15th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
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Roundup: Pink Elephant Edition
Posted by Dave Awl on September 10th, 2007 at 3:58 pm
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