What I saw on the web on 2022.8.19

1. Sitar (19 strings that aren't as complicated as they seem... well maybe.)
   by Abhik Mukherjee and Rob Scallon
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY47coVwhek
   a good introduction. something to ponder: Abhikji's sitar has 19 strings, but it has 20 tuning pegs. what's up with that?
   via reddit?
   
   
2. Theremin (An instrument you play by not touching it)
   by Carolina Eyck and Rob Scallon
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYSGTkNtazo
   the whole lack of muscle memory thing really boggles my elbows
   via previous link
   
   
3. Fascinating Instruments
   by Rob Scallon and friends
   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjRyh8JaC_eSHD_xymGmCQLHpvF6GC_kE
   and now to work through the rest of the list
   via previous link
   
   
4. Rescue crow goes on walks with his favorite German Shepherd
   by The Dodo
   https://twitter.com/dodo/status/1559963270856945665
   what a delightful story. what a delightful friendship
   via boing
   
   
5. Getting a peek at the next generation of Dungeons & Dragons, codenamed "One D&D"
   by Gareth Branwyn
   https://boingboing.net/2022/08/19/getting-a-peek-at-the-next-generation-of-dungeons-dragons-codenamed-one-dd.html
   having sat out 4th and 5th editions, (but played 3.75), perhaps i'll look into this further?
   via rss
   
   
6. The World's Slowest Ball
   by The Action Lab
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry-vQZD4E1U
   a fun demo for a physics class?
   via boing