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August 27, 2012
Pre-Order The Mindbender Book Volume 2 at a Discount!
The Mindbender has been the most popular radio contest in the world for quite a while.
I've been stumping fans with daily Mindbenders since the early 1990s, and when I released the very first Mindbender book last year, it shot up to #1 on the paperback bestseller list here in Denver.
August 24, 2012
News for Nerds - August 24, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we explore the link between dinosaurs and space exploration, we explain why one tiny planet got voted off the cosmic island, and we shed some light on why dogs chase their tails. But first: say goodbye to that combover.
August 17, 2012
News for Nerds - August 17, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we inspect a suspicious new medical condition, we take a stroll around Mars, and we celebrate a very nerdy milestone. But first: see how they run!
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In what looks like an enormous medical breakthroug
August 10, 2012
News for Nerds - August 10, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we get to the bottom of crop circles, we learn why Verizon might soon start marketing to sheep... and you absolutely have to see the giant squid eyeball. But first: this ain't no flux capacitor.
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August 9, 2012
Galahad Fan Fiction Winner: Merit's Return
We've wrapped up our first-ever Galahad Fan Fiction writing contest, and the winner is Colorado's Ashley Mauer. Here's her story, in its entirety. Enjoy!
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Merit's Return
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Announcing the Galahad Fan Fiction Contest Winners!
This May, we rolled out the first-ever Galahad writing contest. The rules were simple: create an original short story based on characters from the Galahad series, and show us what you've got.
You responded. We got terrific s
August 5, 2012
"Touchdown confirmed: We're safe on Mars."
Congratulations to everyone involved with the Mars Science Laboratory, as the Curiosity rover safely touched down on the surface of the red planet at around 11:32PM (Denver time).
August 3, 2012
News for Nerds - August 3, 2012
Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we hitch a ride on a scuba-diving bird, we tell a story with our eyes, and we explain why you should never count to ten when you're angry. But first: "His boy, Elroy!"
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August 1, 2012
The Physics of the Olympic Games
Here in the summer of 2012, all eyes are on London and the ongoing Olympic Games.
We watch the Olympics and marvel at the pure athleticism on display. The international field of competitors are the best of the best, the cream of the crop.
But have you ever stopped
July 30, 2012
Fondue Dinner to Benefit The Big Brain Club!
The Big Brain Club provides free, high-impact programs and resources to middle schools. We pride ourselves on the fact that schools can participate without having to dip into their shrinking budgets. So how do we do it?
We do it by raising money on our own, independently of our school par
