Model-Building OCD

(Submitted by Springeraz of Springer’s Blog [High Praise!])

Very visually interesting, and quite an accomplishment. Sadly, the way they chose to create the video includes a couple moments that make it not quite safe for little children to enjoy. Quite a shame, really. Kids would love this video, and it didn’t need to include those parts.


[Miniatur Wunderland *** official video *** largest model railway / railroad of the world] (Viewer #16,693,304)

Deep Science Thoughts with Neil Degrasse Tyson

Dr. Neil is such a national treasure. I don’t know why Obama hasn’t named him the SCIENCE! Czar yet. He has many more deep science solutions than merely making computers unhackable.

  • The best way to deal with global warming is to install really good air conditioners.
  • The best way to halt deforestation is to make trees unhackable.
  • The best way to make sure Frankenfoods are safe is to make sure not to use abnormal brains.
  • The best way to stop an Ebola epidemic is to find a cure.
  • The best way to increase your life expectancy is to not die.
  • The best way to end racism is ethnic cleansing.
  • The best way to ensure the cleanliness of our water supply is Palmolive.
  • The best way to lose weight is to invent anti-gravity devices.
  • The best evidence for the increase of bad weather phenomena due to carbon emissions is the increased incidence of sharknados.
  • My Barbie Jeep runs entirely on electricity, why doesn’t Jeep just make a larger model?
  • The best way to create the perfect society is eugenics.
  • If you are ever in a falling elevator, the best way to survive is to jump just before it hits the ground.
  • The best way to remove the stain of Obama’s presidency on the nation is Oxi-Clean.