Mad About Science: Strange scientists
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
If you were to peruse a history book about famous scientists at the library, perhaps about a famous figure such as Benjamin Franklin, you may …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
If you were to peruse a history book about famous scientists at the library, perhaps about a famous figure such as Benjamin Franklin, you may …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Were you to consider every animal that has followed humans throughout the ages, none has been more enduring or relentless than the common rat. You …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
We are all scared of things. Losing our keys, the death of a loved one, or that little terrier that’s barking some horrible insults about …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The world’s favorite berry is a curious fruit. Or is it a vegetable?
You may find it interesting to know that, despite the tomato being …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Aside from the wooden club, so-called “cavemen” are often depicted with wooden spears. While it’s true that the spear is among the most primitive weapons …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Most of the time, bacteria are impossible to spot with the naked eye. While you may be able to visually identify an infection in a …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Most weeks, this article is filled with lots of fun facts peppered with my juvenile brand of humor. Not this week. Our country is in …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Judging by the number of Washington, California and Arizona license plates I counted on the corner of Boyer Avenue and Highway 2 while waiting for …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Argue with me if you want, but Sandpoint’s a drinking town. Ever wondered how your craft brew goes from being a plant to being an …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Cooking is a chemistry class in which you get to eat your grade at the end. Most of us know how to cook food, but …
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