Fifty years ago, we had a company named the Hercules Powder Company near here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercules_Inc.

Nice

I haven't researched this, but I heard it in a speech years ago. The father of the Wright brothers was a bishop (true), and he once said that the last great invention had been produced, and we would see no more in our lifetime. A few years later, his sons were flying.

"Mommy, mommy, I just spoke to grandma with the Ouija board, and is she mad at you!" 😂

I remember Grumman.

I'm selling a set of 27 Charlie Chan films, and eBay gave me the opportunity to let AI write the description. It did a pretty good job.

"This collection features 27 classic films of Charlie Chan, all packed onto 8 DVDs. Enjoy hours of entertainment with this timeless collection, perfect for any movie lover or fan of the iconic detective. Each DVD includes a variety of films, showcasing the best of the series. Experience the thrill of the mysteries that Charlie Chan and his friends solve, as they travel across the globe to capture criminals and solve puzzles. This collection is a must-have for any fan of the series, and with its convenient format, you can enjoy all 27 films with ease. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own a piece of movie history."

I'll use this and add some of my own.

eBay asked me to check the accuracy of the AI description and let them know of any discrepancies.

It's too late to edit the title, unfortunately. I hate that one-hour limit.

When I turned on my D750 yesterday, the Live View wouldn't work, and the pop-up flash wouldn't pop up. The battery was low, so I tried a different one. That gave me the "ERR" warning. I saw that the battery indicator was very low - maybe not even showing anything. After I replaced the battery with a charged one, everything worked fine.

The moral of this story is that even though the camera turns on, if the battery doesn't have enough juice (technical term), the camera may not work properly. That's a new one on me - never happened before - but that's probably because I don't wait for the battery to get so low.

This is an AI generated image. I'm afraid that AI is going to be a disaster.

I like seance and Ouija board movies, but I wouldn't want to be involved with either of those things. I don't believe in them, but they're still creepy. Apparently, "Ouija" must be capitalized. Or else!

Maybe someone will take pictures.

Excellent!

I have a cheap drill I use in the house. It's a $38 Tacklife that I bought in 2018. Its single battery lasts a long time, and it comes in handy when I need a drill without going to the garage.

Right. "Someday."

Fusion reactors are probably years away, but developers are making progress. Naturally, there is a dark side to this progress.

From NewScientist -
"Fusion reactors could allow a country to accelerate its development of nuclear weapons, producing the necessary radioactive ingredients in as little as a few weeks. Nuclear weapons need specific radioactive isotopes, normally uranium-235 or plutonium-239, that can be easily split to start a chain reaction. This so-called fissile material is rare in nature but can be produced artificially by a source that generates a lot of neutrons, such as a nuclear fission reactor of the kind in use today. Fission reactors take a year to produce enough fissile material to create nuclear weapons, but a fusion reactor may be able to do it in weeks."

When you combine Fusion with AI, high school kids could be building nuclear weapons at home. If that sounds too far out, read the article linked below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hahn

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nuclear+boy+scout

I got an email from a supplier of printer ink suggesting that a bottle of ink would be a great Mother's Day present. Umm. I wonder.

"Oh, Billy, I couldn't love you any more than do right now! A bottle of generic black ink for my printer! I'm going to my lawyer tomorrow and removing your brothers and sisters from my will. You will receive my entire fortune!" 🤣

After fifty years, I've found the perfect mouse trap. These are "forever" traps. They're made out of plastic, so they're easy to "unload" and clean. Unlike all other traps I've used, they never snap as I try to set them or when I put them down. I load the removable bait cup and put the trap on the floor. Then, I simply press down on one end, and that's it. They come with a small book of directions for use. One important direction: "Do not set it upside down." Great advice! 😋

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW35HH9F?ref=product_details&th=1