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The Costco Hot Dog….Decisions….Decisions

29 Jan 2026

So, there I was at Costco looking at their special of a quarter pound hot dog and soft drink for $1.50. A good deal financially to be sure. These days I have hot dogs rarely, but I still have fond...

Bacteria are Fearsome, Especially When Weaponized

23 Jan 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. ...

A Beginners Guide to Time Travel: Explaining the Time Zones

16 Jan 2026

In a way, time travel does exist. Just hop on a plane from Montreal to Vancouver, and you jump back three hours. Or better yet, fly in the other direction to Auckland, and find yourself 18 hours in...

If You Play With Fire, You Can Get Burned

14 Jan 2026

Fountain candles are small tubes filled with chemicals that when ignited spew out a plume of glowing sparks into the air. They sure capture attention! The effect can last a few seconds (cake...

A Cultural History of Yogurt

9 Jan 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. ...

Building the Modern Skyscraper: Architectural Lessons from Wedding Cakes

2 Jan 2026

The Home Insurance Building, the world’s first skyscraper, and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, both owe their origins in the city of Chicago. 

Of Mistletoe, Frankincense and Myrrh

24 Dec 2025

Mistletoe has had a certain mystique about it since ancient times, probably on account of the curious way it grows.  The plant is a “hemiparasite,” meaning that it can either grow in soil, or, more...

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