Geeksouts — Page 19
I applaud Virginia for passing 25 vital gun safety laws—a huge step for reform. However, I’m disappointed that assault weapons with under 15 rounds remain legal. A single magazine can still kill 15 people, which is far too many. Progress is good, but we must address these high-capacity gaps.
Ever wonder why every hotel drawer has a Bible? It started in 1899 when two traveling salesmen shared a room and realized weary travelers needed comfort. By 1908, their group, the Gideons, began placing them worldwide. Check out more wild history facts here.
No Robots! My home is a bot-free zone. Watch this—impressive, but is it for me? I’ll stick to doing it myself! I value the effort and the satisfaction of a job well done. Team Human all the way!
Melania Trump's "Fostering the Future Together" summit had a surprise guest: Figure 03, a humanoid robot renamed Plato. An actual robot, walking a red carpet at the White House. The pitch is that Plato isn't just a fancy search engine but a full classical education mentor, and it's the centerpiece of her "Age of Imagination" vision.
"Imagine a humanoid educator named Plato. Access to the classical studies is now instantaneous... Plato will provide a personalized experience, adaptive to the needs of each student. Plato is always patient, and always available."
— Melania, First Lady
If I ever have a spacious home, this is the vibe I’m going for. A copper tub and wood-burning stove are pure magic! Imagine soaking here while looking out at the woods—it’s the ultimate rustic dream. This level of cozy tranquility is needed.
Watched: GOAT 🍿★★★★
Will Harris is a literal goat in a sport built for rhinos and panthers — but GOAT works both ways. He’s chasing Greatest Of All Time status, and nobody thinks he can do it.
“I don’t play the long game, I play the tall game.”
Yeah, Will proved them wrong. Predictable? Sure. But “smalls can ball” landed.
I finished it smiling.
Finally, I watched Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die last night, and I thought it was okay. Decider thinks you should skip, but I watched it anyway. I give it ★★½ (out of 5 rating)
March 29–April 4, 2026
Not everything needs 1,000 words. Here’s the short stuff from last week — quick takes, random thoughts, and links worth clicking.
March 29
If I were short, I wouldn’t mind a Hobbit-style house — but at 6'0", I’m more like Gandalf. I’d spend most of my time tilting my head just to navigate the place. 🙄 Check the video out on Facebook. (Disclaimer: probably AI-generated, but you never know.) ↗
Ooh, LEGOs! Saw some Crocs featuring a LEGO design the other day — meh. But the LEGO x Crocs collab from Stoop and the City? That’s actually pretty awesome. ↗
March 30
Those sliding doors are everything. I’d love something like that in my own place — maybe it’s finally time to replace that old door I’ve been holding onto. Future project? I think yes. ↗
Word of the Day
Heteroflexible
/ˌhet-er-oh-flek-suh-buhl/ • adjective, sometimes noun
Primarily heterosexual, but open to same-sex attraction or same-sex experiences in some situations.
A label some people use when heterosexuality feels like their main identity, but not an absolute one.
I learned a new word today while reading HuffPost. The article is about the rise of the label heteroflexible, what people mean when they use it, and why some people embrace it while others are critical of how closely it stays tied to heterosexual identity.
Seeing them in space is incredible. The Earth appears breathtakingly beautiful. They also send photos and videos from distant space. Watch the video!