a young girl, missing one of her bottom teeth
The Vault

Jet Fuel Can Catastrophically Weaken Steel Beams

“Jet fuel can’t melt steel beams!” the conspiracy theorists exclaim. But why is that so hard to believe? In light of what three out of ten Americans believe about a certain ancient city, though, it’s no wonder that there’s a celebrated ignorance on what it takes to knock down structures men and women build.

The Vault

Every Viewer an Editor

What will the future of movielike entertainment look like? I picture a blending of video game role-playing customization, choose-your-own-adventure books, and modularity becoming the new entertainment norm.

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden while the serpent tempts Eve
The Vault

The Shadow of Death

Oblivion. Endless… null. Death. After life, what? Every religions gives us something to imagine, but what if reality is all the more cruel? I’ve wondered about this since early grade school, and I’m no closer to being comfortable with my thoughts.

The Vault

There and Back Again

I was once a fervent Christian til a moral crisis robbed me of my faith; years have passed, but I realize now that in my unbelief, God was always faithful, waiting patiently for me to return.

Geekdom

Bulk Up Your iOS App Catalog with FREE Premium Apps

If you’ve spent a small fortune on a cutting edge smartphone (the iPhone, naturally), you don’t want to avoid grabbing nicer, premium apps. Let your device shine… without paying a cent! Assorted premium apps are always being dropped to the magnificent price of $0.00, and I’ll tell you how to find them.

Journal

I Ran into a Friend Today

I caught up with an old friend today. We talked about long lost friends, painting and drawing, and my quest to see the downfall of Christianity. It was a good conversation.

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