This mysterious static was a source of profound irritation for both men. It was a low, steady hum that, like an unwelcome guest, appeared uninvited and refused to leave. It was 1964. The Cuban Missile Crisis was just two years in the past. The Cold War was in the geopolitical driver’s seat, and satellite communications were front-and-center on the mind of the US government and private industry.
I didn't know the meme you put in this piece included Carl Weathers. Serendipity that I should finally get to this piece in my inbox right after he passed away...
I didn't know the meme you put in this piece included Carl Weathers. Serendipity that I should finally get to this piece in my inbox right after he passed away...
RIP Carl! He was amazing, and a big part of my childhood.
No to discoveries,, no to the droppings story. Interesting like penicillin history.
Very excited for this! Also very intriguing read!
Hey, thanks!
CMBR would've been a much more successful acronym if they called it PPR for "Pigeon Poop Radiation" or just PP. Teeeheee, pee-pee.
If you want kids to remember something, it's generally best to make it into a potty humor joke.
V-e-r-y interesting.