Weekend 250

 


Despite the ridiculousness in the White House right now and a strong desire to not celebrate these United States, this weekend is a pretty big deal.


"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it."

-Mark Twain


Open Thread since I'll be off tomorrow and Monday.  We're going down to Vegas - not for the 4th in particular, but other scheduled plans.

For Science is Fun Fridays:

Benjamin Franklin is widely considered the first American scientist, which was rooted in natural philosophy.  He founded the American Philosophical Society with the purpose of "promoting useful knowledge."

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