| EyeWitness Here's an amazing look at "history through the eyes of those who lived it," a repository of personal narratives covering the ancient world, World War II, and everything in between. We listened to Charles Lindbergh describe his transatlantic flight, a horrified radio announcer report on the Hindenburg disaster, and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declare war on Germany. Instead of presenting a historian's account, this site gives you a chance to get inside the mind of someone who was there. |
| The Date-My-Sister Project We're longtime fans of TheSpark.com's science projects, and we've featured several in past editions of Picks. We were nauseated by StinkyMeat, sickened by StinkyMeat 2, absolutely repulsed by StinkyFeet Diaries, and, most recently, fascinated by The Fat Project. This time around, they give us the Date-My-Sister Project, an ongoing experiment in which the author documents his sister's dating life... without her knowledge. Don't cheat -- start at the beginning and discover just how cruel, committed, and funny brothers can be. |
| The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs, and Body Language Cues This monumental resource consists of definitions, relevant quotes, photos, and illustrations painstakingly researched and assembled by David B. Givens, director of the Center for Nonverbal Studies. Explore the silent side of human communication, from the adam's apple jump to the classic shoulder shrug display, from flight and fright reflexes to true and false smiles. It's a fascinating look at how we express ourselves and how we act when the mute button is on. |
| American Writers This C-SPAN series examines the lives and works of selected American writers and explores their influence on Americans today. On the companion web site, you'll find detailed biographical and historical background for each featured author. We learned about the journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition, experienced the world of Harriet Beecher Stowe while she was writing Uncle Tom's Cabin, and explored the Declaration of Independence and other documents written by founding fathers Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Jump in and take an in-depth look at 45 American writers who helped shape a nation. |
| abandoned places Belgian airline pilot Henk van Rensbergen wants to share his travel photos with you. Mind you, these are not standard Kodak moments. Captain Henk has an affinity for abandoned, industrial places around the world. He claims to hear their stories in their weathered, metal facades. Sound loony? The images definitely are not. They are stark and compelling, captured with a keen eye for detail. Join Henk as he scopes a wartime prison, dances in the streets of Havana, and feels the bitter cold in Hungary. All this and his plane still leaves on time. What a guy. |
| Starmatt Astrophotography To paraphrase David Bowie, "There's a Starmatt waiting in the sky / He'd like to come and meet us / But he thinks he'd blow our minds." Matt BenDaniel is the "matt" in Starmatt Astrophotography, and his colorful photos of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters really are mind blowing. Did you know that the night sky is blue? Matt knows, and he can tell you why. He even explains why the camera can pick up color when the human eye can't. Matt's not afraid to stare at sunspots, and he's really got heart -- well, the Heart Nebula anyway. So, if a psychedelic space trip isn't your thing, try Starmatt. |
| The Road to Springfield (R.I.P.) Few shows have a fan base as passionate as the The Simpsons, and no show, live-action or animated, has the variety of supporting characters. Over ten-plus years of The Simpsons we've been introduced to unforgettables like Rod and Todd Flanders, the Comic-Book Guy, and the crusty but lovable Moe. To find the all-time favorite character, ultra-fan Greg Collins takes 64 supporting characters from the show's entire run and adds a dash of March Madness bracketology to the mix to create this fun and engaging site. Votes will be counted and winners will advance until there's only one left standing. We're betting on Krusty the Clown, but anything's possible -- so keep an eye out for upsets. |
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