Nat Baca

Nat Baca

I'm interested in everything.

About

By day, I'm a Director of Engineering at the Wikimedia Foundation. By night, I'm a host of Nerd Nite Albuquerque. I've worked for Apple, Spotify, the White House, and more. I like to read, write, and code.

Posts tagged history

Peak hyperrealistic clay nut
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Apparently, in 17th century China, potters got really good at making hyperrealistic nuts out of clay.

The style was revived in the 20th century because we had not yet reached Peak Hyperrealistic Clay Nut.

Honestly? Fair.

Six small unglazed clay sculptures shaped like nuts, seeds, and a curled mouse, arranged together on a pale ceramic dish.

Pickles the dog and the stolen World Cup
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The original World Cup trophy was stolen (!!) twice (!!) & recovered by a dog (!!) — named Pickles (!!) — who received a silver medal, became a cult hero, and went on to star in movies and tv shows, including The Spy with a Cold Nose. He was named dog of the year.

Pickles (dog) - Wikipedia