An ingenious wall socket concept by Meysam Movahedi. [via Engadget]

★★★★★

Fascinating general science book written in layman’s terms.

The definitive “best of” list.

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Fantastic article Clive Thompson by about Duke Nukem Forever and the shutting down of 3D Realms.

In April 1997, Broussard announced a follow-up: Duke Nukem Forever, which he promised would outdo the original in humor, interactivity, and fun. The firm set no formal deadline, but Miller predicted the game would be out within about a year, “well before” Christmas 1998. “We see Duke Nukem as a franchise that will be around 30 years from now, like James Bond,” Miller told a gaming site.