XKCD's log-scale map of the observable universe
Today's XKCD is epic in scope -- a log-scale map of the observable universe from top to bottom, with many in-jokes (including me!) and pop culture references. How many can you decode? Height (Thanks to everyone who suggested this!)
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Cory Doctorow
Upcoming appearances
* Feb 9, 2012, DeKalb, IL: Day of Doctorow, NIU
* Feb 10-12, 2012, Chicago, IL: Capricon 32
* Feb 13, 2012, Arlington, TX: UT Arlington College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series
* Feb 16, 2012, Victoria, BC: 13th Annual Privacy and Security Conference
Recent books:
* Context (essays)
* With a Little Help (short stories)
* For the Win (YA novel)
* Makers (adult novel)
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