Welcome to Franko's Universe Back in 1959, when I was in 6th grade, I made a report for Science on how the coastlines on the four continents of Europe, Africa, North and South Americas, seemed to match in a big figure S. I postulated that they had once been joined. This was high heresy, as Alred Wagner's theories for continental drift were not in the vogue as of yet. I was chastised severely as a dreamer, and alackadaisical fool . At the time it seemed that every new theory or idea I came up with was foolish. Main-line science 'knew' everything or had a theory about it or weren't interested in hearing about it.  Teachers always have to be so 'Politically Correct' , but that comes with the territory. But sometimes I wonder how much they really knew about some my wild, < off-the-wall ideas > . 
After I 'grew-up', I was still quite interested in The Sciences. I loved The Earth Sciences, as well as Paleontology and Astronomy. I've read Einstein's Theories but don't agree. I've read Darwin and think he's close, but no cigar. I  never had the formal education in the sciences that I would have liked, and ended up a machinist, working in a small prototype shop, doing work for the 'Star Wars' and other Black Projects. It was fascinating to say the least, but now I'm disabled. I have, in my youth, studied Asian Martial Arts and have been Enlightened . 
What all this means is that I am not a professional, and as such,  not 'Politically Correct', and will entertain unconventional theories. Because I believe that the pipe dream of today, may be the reality of tomorrow. 
Well enough of the past. In this web site I will present some interesting and strange science. We will follow-up on some of the strange and bizarre events that are covered in the evening news with links and commentary. And we'll rehash some old ideas with a 21st century view.