Forgive the grab bag of things presented today, but these two very different Sphaeralogical issues came to us at around the same time. Interestingly, they both were sent in by our friend John R., a dedicated Sphaeralogist.
The first is a series of links that present the theory of Poincaré's conjecture. A complex mathematical theorem that helps to discribe spheres in 3-dimesional space. At least that's how the small minds at the I.S.S. understood it. Feel free to explore for yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poincaré_conjecture
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/314/5807/1848.full
The second was an I.S.S. in the Real World sighting of our friend Chris, wearing his Galaxy Tee proudly at the fine establishment, Cappy's, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Both great Super Ball moments.
- The Founder
PS - Here's proof that the Super Ball is here to stay. A 25¢ Bouncy Ball dispenser at a discount grocer in Fox Chapel, PA
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Founded in 2011, The International Sphaeralogical Society was created to celebrate the history and dynamism of the Super Ball®. Invented by chemist Norman Stingley in 1965 and sold by the Wham-O Manufacturing Co., the iconic toy has been the subject of fascination and play for almost half a century. The I.S.S. is dedicated to exploring and promoting the allure of this bounciest of balls.
Friday, June 22, 2012
I.S.S. in the Realworld/Some Sphere Theory
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Monday, June 18, 2012
British Airways/OneWorld Art Rotation Program
Selected works from the exhibition, Requiem for the Super Ball®, will be included in the current rotation of art work exhibited in the corporate offices of British Airways at 2 Park Avenue in New York City. This cycle will be up for 4 to 5 months and can be seen by employees and guests of the airlines of Oneworld - British Airways, American Airlines, Qantas, Iberia, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and others.
- The Founders
- The Founders
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