"Have smartphones spelt the death of the camera? Actually, no. I've just bought the latest Sony RX10M4 which has capabilities way beyond those of a smartphone camera," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Clive Williams
Clive Williams is a Canberra columnist.
"Achieving a long and healthy life involves mitigating various risk factors that can accelerate the ageing process or lead to premature mortality," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"Albania has spectacular mountains and challenging terrain, but the road system is good. I saw no potholes and, unlike Australia, it’s developing a modern railway system." Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS has been to Albania.
Concerned about Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS' mental state, a friend sent him some statistics, along with a mental health check. But it didn't stop there...
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS finds himself in Las Vegas for a conference and a ride on the fastest and most horrifying in roller coaster in the world.
"The current 12-hour system is idiotic. Fortunately, it would not often be the case that 12 midday would be confused with 12 midnight.," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS reprises his propellor theme, this time he looks at how it proved more efficient than sail or traditional paddlewheels and soon became the standard maritime propulsion system.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS explains why some aeroplanes still use propellers when they could be using jets.
To quote American journalist Ambrose Bierce: "A Scotsman is a man who, before sending his pyjamas to the laundry, stuffs a sock in each pocket." Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS wonders why Scottish people are renowned for their frugalness.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says being a celebrity usually implies a favourable public image, as opposed to someone who is merely “famous” or “notable”, or even worse – “infamous” or “notorious”.
Today, acronyms permeate virtually every aspect of our lives, from business and finance, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS, who shares a selection, many of which have become words that users are often unaware of what they stand for.
"Different nationalities have different senses of humour, with the Germans entirely lacking one. It’s said Otto Von Bismarck only laughed twice. Once when his mother-in-law died and once when he saw the Swedish army," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
