Percussive maintenance, also known as percussion therapy or a technical tap, is a term used to describe the physical concussion of an ill-behaved device to make it work—that is to say, hitting it. The origins and practice of the term are unknown, although some suggest the act became commonplace with the introduction of vacuum tube electronics. The term is a play on “preventive maintenance”. (via Sasha)
Happy 4th. You were certainly meant to be free. May your stories be bright and full of wonder, like the sky above America tonight.
5 Reasons Why Everyone Needs to Stop Calling Sarah Jessica Parker a Horse
This needs to end. Here’s why.
True dat.
11 Awesomely Inappropriate Test Answers from Kids
Kids write the darndest things when they’re failing exams.
Petrichor (from Greek petra “stone” + ichor the fluid that flows in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology) is the name of the scent of rain on dry earth. (via elalmavieja)
Love this.
Dr Strlic; said: “The aroma of an old book is familiar to every user of a traditional library.
“A combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness, this unmistakable smell is as much a part of the book as its contents.
“It is the result of the several hundred VOCs off-gassing from paper and the object in general.
“The particular blend of compounds is a result of a network of degradation pathways and is dependent on the original composition of the object including paper substrate, applied media, and binding.”
The 10 Creepiest Things About Zach Morris
We all grew up watching Saved By The Bell. And while we enjoyed seeing Zach Morris charm his way in and out of predicaments while bagging floozy after floozy, in retrospect, he was one of the creepiest, most amoral humans to ever grace our impressionable young eyes.
Here’s a rundown of the most disturbing things he ever did.
6 Internet-Related Problems (That Would Blow the Minds of Previous Generations)
If you whined about these amazing technological developments to your grandfather, his head would literally explode. That’s not an exaggeration. True fact: 27 elderly people die each year from mind explosions.
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Caspian
“Moksha”
Music is a gift, given so that we may pray without words. The song I chose to share is by the post-rock band, Caspian. The song is titled, “Moksha,” which is the liberation from the cycle of death and birth (or rebirth) and all of the suffering and limitations of a worldly existence after the realization of God.
I prefer this kind of music above all because it does not follow any formula. It is amelodic, layered and there are no lyrics yet it speaks volumes and allows the listener to transcend. Dynamic and often dramatic, this song pulses with emotion. To experience this music live allows you to fully realize and understand its emotionality and power. Ambient lights, smoke, and the music surrounding you. If you close your eyes, you can still feel the lights, guitar and drums bouncing through the room.
We all listen to music to connect, to feel fulfilled and because it elicits an emotional response from within. Music can help inspire community, it can allow its listener to feel nearly or quite possibly all emotions. Learning and playing an instrument opens our minds to a whole expanse that furthers our coordination, experiences, and also enhances our mind.
Music is important. Put down the remote, mouse or video-game controller and give it a listen.
- Jason
TWLOHA Staff
