Recently during the occurrence of the vernal equinox I saw a televised report that people had gathered in Central Park in New York City to witness a remarkable sight: eggs that had been balanced on end and then left to stand that way without apparent support. Supposedly this is possible only during the equinox. Is this true? Why?
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In the song “Hotel California,” what does “colitas” mean?
You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave! But try the colitas before you go. Cecil delves into the mystery around the Eagles song.
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Write a program. ??? Profit! But who heard of it?
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