The mysterious butterfly effect, in which a simple flapping of a butterfly's wings leads to Judy Garland becoming a murderer. It's science.

Ep. 18: Dodos and Butterflies Acting Up

At Wired, we report on all manner of topics, from science to tech to culture, and in so doing we’re bound to drop some delightfully obscure topics and language. But don’t fret. Matt Simon is here every week with Footnotes to recap the most ravishing lingo and ideas that adorn Wired.com. It’s like English class, but with more crude photoshops and fewer Gatsbys.

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Ep. 18: Dodos and Butterflies Acting Up

Ep. 18: Dodos and Butterflies Acting Up