Rosetta Spacecraft: Deciphering the Code?

By William Van Zyl Published in Oct 2024 Rosetta Spacecraft? You have heard the name Rosetta before, right? This article focuses on a spacecraft named ‘Rosetta.‘ Champollion deciphered the renowned Egyptian Rosetta Stone; this article is about another Rosetta—the Rosetta Spacecraft.  Humans want to decipher mysteries. The first one was the Egyptian hieroglyphs. Champollion did… Continue reading Rosetta Spacecraft: Deciphering the Code?

Pistol Shrimp’s blast almost reaches temperature of the sun.

By William Van Zyl. Published on January 16, 2023. “What will we do if all these discoveries influence the people in our congregation?” asked Reverend Patchuppa. “Yes, what will we do?” replied elder Dubb.  “If people start believing in Science, they could question the existence of God. Our church could be empty soon,” said the… Continue reading Pistol Shrimp’s blast almost reaches temperature of the sun.

Champollion’s (JFC’s) death – French Decipherer of the Rosetta Stone – underlines one of the age-old killers: Sex, Money, Power, and Fame. Which one could it be?

By William Van Zyl (April 2022). Listen to the podcast while reading this article (Podbean- ‘The Extravagant Podcast’: https://williamvzyl.podbean.com/e/champollion-sjfc-sdeath-%e2%80%93french-decipherer-oftherosetta-stone-%e2%80%93underlines-oneof-the-age-oldkillerssexmoneypower-and-fame-whichone-c/ In 1822 – in a moment of joy and ecstasy – JFC ran breathlessly into his brother’s office and shouted: “Je tiens l’affaire!”, “I found it!” he dropped to the floor and collapsed. He was unconscious… Continue reading Champollion’s (JFC’s) death – French Decipherer of the Rosetta Stone – underlines one of the age-old killers: Sex, Money, Power, and Fame. Which one could it be?

A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?

By William Van Zyl (2021) The cylindrical coffin rolled over – slowly. It is as if a crocodile is doing a death-roll on its prey. As it rolls over, the brown rusted underbelly of the beast is suddenly exposed – rows of pan head rivets studded the tummy. The body is incarcerated. Some of the… Continue reading A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?