My doctoral school in planetary science had students from a mix of academic backgrounds, so we all had to take astronomy as geology classes. We all went together across town to the observatory to meet the somewhat elderly astronomy professor. When he opened his computer, the screen was filled with hardcore porn. We all sat in silence as he closed it and opened his presentation. He then started his talk, which featured a classical painting of the milky way coming from the breast of Hera. When the picture was on the screen he looked at it for a while, then said “mmm, I like this picture.”

I have spent the last 12 years trying to convince my wife that I am not trying to trick her. I really do think she is that beautiful.

Multiple techniques, multiple field sites, new, advanced method used… Not a surprising author list.

The Water of Life features in lots of fairy tales. Is that what is being referred to? Is Water of Death another name for an alcohol?

Feels > reals.