2010 – Page 7 – The human mind delights in finding pattern — so much so that we often mistake coincidence or forced analogy for profound meaning. No other habit of thought lies so deeply within the soul of a small creature trying to make sense of a complex world not constructed for it.

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Post published:September 17, 2010
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Vintage Harley, Moto Guzzi Le Mans, Vincati

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Post published:September 17, 2010
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The 1915 Harley was the first model with a three-speed transmission and the bicycle-style pedal start. This is a magneto model, meaning no lights. (In 1915 they were an option, with electric or acetylene gas.) No front brakes or oil pump, either: It uses a constant oil dripper to keep the sump well lubricated. At sustained speeds above 45 mph or when there’s greater strain on the engine, You need to hand-pump extra oil. . . Moto Guzzi Le Mans…

10,000 Birds Trapped In the World Trade Center Light Beams

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Post published:September 15, 2010
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They were thousands of birds, trapped into the beams, confused by the intense light while trying to go over New York City, en route to warmer climates. The birds saw the intense light from the distance and, lacking any other navigational reference in the sky, they went into it.