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The Measure of Mayhem

  • Mitch Smith

Mitch Smith

Feb 3, 2026 • 5 min read
Image of two machinist's calipers. The calipers are bright metal, slightly rusted, and appear against a black background.
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An Epic Clash of Epochs

An Epic Clash of Epochs

Our destination wasn't listed anywhere in the deep space catalogs. That was the interesting thing. At least, that was the interesting thing for me. Up until now, we just needed to type the name of some deep space object, like "Andromeda Galaxy," and its coordinates would
Mar 18, 2026 9 min read
An architects rendering of the proposed Train Hall renovation of Washington Union Station. T

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This is Part 3 of series in which we travel by train to Vermont. You can read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. The purpose of the Project is to expand and modernize Washington Union Station, the National Capital Region’s principal intermodal transportation hub. – Federal Railroad Administration 2022
Mar 3, 2026 10 min read
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