Blogs and short stories that may interest you.
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Rumors can be dangerous: A Rumor about Trump
It is 2016, and one person knows about Benedict’s (Ben) superpower and is pushing him to use it. “Miles, I’m not going to do anything dangerous.” “I’m not asking you to. We can have some fun with this without hurting anyone. If we did this right, your ability to whisper a rumor to me and…
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The Birthday Killer
This is from the Reedsy.com prompt: Write the origin story of a notorious villain. “You don’t have to kill me.” “Everyone dies. No witnesses.” The serial killer the FBI has been warning everyone about has me tied to a post in an abandoned barn. The reports have said he used this approach before. After killing…
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Reedsy Weekly – The worst f-ing vacation ever.
“This will be a great summer vacation. A few days camping in the wilderness, then we become tourists going to National Parks on the way home,” says Chris. Ava asks, “Mom, are we still going to see Yellowstone?” Chris turns in her front passenger seat to look at the twins. Replying to Ava, she says,…
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Antimatter is half of the universe
Antimatter: The Unseen Half of the Universe Antimatter is a form of matter identical to ordinary matter, except it is composed of antielectrons, antiprotons, and antineutrons. The standard model in physics indicates that half the universe should be antimatter. Physicists today are puzzled by the absence of antimatter. Antimatter and regular matter can not coexist….
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The Universe is Flat (UIF) Step 1
The Universe is Flat The idea that the universe is flat might sound as outdated as the belief that the Earth is flat. In the 1400s and earlier, people were convinced by the simple evidence before them that the Earth was flat. Despite other possible conclusions, the common thinking was the simplest answer they understood:…
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Hybrid Autos are Designed Backward
Everyone thinks hybrid cars are good and they are in general correct. The problem today is hybrid car Hybrid Autos are Designed Backward. Hybrid vehicles are touted as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. However, they’re often designed with inefficiencies that limit their supposed environmental benefits. In this analysis, I explore how hybrid vehicles…
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Don’t get hacked while traveling!
Everyone traveling is at risk when using hotel Wi-Fi. Hotel Wi-Fi is open to anyone staying at the hotel. This allows them to see your phone, computers, and tablets on the network and try to hack them. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself while traveling. I have traveled for years, and I understand details…
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The Librarian
This comes from a Reedsy Writing Prompt: Begin your story with a librarian searching for something. Speaking in a whisper I ask, “Can you direct me to the librarian?” The person looks annoyed that I’m interrupting their reading. She looks around and points to a small lady wearing a blue dress with a grey sweater….
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Your Passwords Need Protection: Why You Should Use Unique and Strong Passwords
Why Do You Need Passwords? Every website wants you to have a login and password to: You must register and provide a login and password. The websites use that login to know who you are and market their products to you. How often have you registered on a website and received emails from them with…