Word Archaeology: fulminate
In modern times, this word means to issue a decree with denunciation. But the word came from the Latin “fulminare” – to strike – and originally...
April 7, 2021
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April 6, 1937: Billy Dee Williams
On this day in 1937, actor Billy Dee Williams was born in New York City. He’s best known for his portrayal of Lando Calrissian in the...
April 6, 2021
April 5, 1950: Ann C. Crispin
On this day in 1950, author Ann C. Crispin was born in Stamford, Connecticut. She wrote popular tie-in novels for the Star Trek and Star Wars...
April 5, 2021
April 4, 1965: Robert Downey, Jr.
On this day in 1965, actor Robert Downey, Jr. was born in New York City. Most recently, he’s best known for portraying Tony Stark in the...
April 4, 2021
GameDev: Rockhopper Rally is LIVE!
I’m excited to share that after a couple of weeks of solo development work in Twine, the new Rockhopper Rally text-based arcade game inspired by OtherSpace...
April 2, 2021
For Patrons: Rockhopper Rally Beta Version!
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April 1, 2021
March 31, 1971: Ewan McGregor
On this day in 1971, actor Ewan McGregor was born in Perth, Scotland. He’s best known for playing young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel...
March 31, 2021
March 30, 1937: Warren Beatty
On this day in 1937, actor Warren Beatty was born in Richmond, Va. He’s best known for roles in movies such as Bonnie and Clyde, Shampoo,...
March 30, 2021
March 29, 1961: Amy Sedaris
On this day in 1961, Amy Sedaris was born in Endicott, N.Y. She first came to fame as Jerri Blank in the Strangers with Candy series...
March 29, 2021
For Patrons: Rockhopper Rally first look!
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March 28, 2021
