Daily Archives: September 30, 2026

Ksar Draa of Timimoun: The State of Knowledge and an Evidentiary Program for Resolving Its Origins

Posted on September 30, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Ksar Draa is a circular, double-walled earthen fortification standing amid dunes north of Timimoun in the Algerian Sahara. Despite wide circulation of its image online, no published archaeological excavation, dated inscription, or documented historical text currently establishes who … Continue reading →

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Love It or Loathe It: The Qualities of Polarizing Foods and What They Reveal About Human Division

Posted on September 30, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Most foods produce a range of reactions: some people like them, some are indifferent, some would rather skip them. A smaller group of foods produces a split instead. Black licorice, okra, cilantro, blue cheese, olives, durian, natto, anchovies, … Continue reading →

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Laser Tag: A Beginner’s Explainer

Posted on September 30, 2026 by nathanalbright

What It Is Laser tag is a team or free-for-all game in which players try to “tag” one another with handheld devices, usually called phasers or blasters, that fire invisible beams at sensors worn on the other players. It is … Continue reading →

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