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Author Archives: Gerard
Why Is Yawning Contagious?
A yawn is a reflex of simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath. Yawning is commonly associated with tiredness, stress, overwork, lack of stimulation and boredom, though recent studies show it may b… Continue reading
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How Much Are You Worth To Facebook?
Tomorrow, Facebook is expected to go public at a valuation around $100 billion. That’s what Facebook is worth to the market. But how much are you worth to Facebook? Take this quiz called the ‘Val-You Calculator,’ which, based on your answers to seven … Continue reading
Which Birthdays Are Most Common?
NPR data journalist Matt Stiles recently posted this informative infographic of the most common birth dates in the United States. It was constructed using data compiled by Harvery Kennedy School professor of public policy Amitabh Chandra, and later pu… Continue reading
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Introducing The Frogmouth
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It’s important that you get to know these adorably expressive birds. Not to be confused with owls, the frogmouth is a nocturnal bird related to the nightjars and native to Southeast Asia and Australia. They are named for their large flatt… Continue reading
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Epic Time-Lapse Map Of Europe
Fast forwarding from ca. 1000 AD until 2003 showing Europe’s shifting borders, alliances, unions, territories, occupied land etc.
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Where Did The Taco Come From?
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Jeffrey M. Pilcher, professor of history at the University of Minnesota, has traveled around the world eating tacos. For the past 20 years, he has investigated the history, politics and evolution of Mexican food, including how Mexican sil… Continue reading
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9 Weapons That Failed Spectacularly (And 1 That Possibly Didn’t)
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Ever heard of the Holy Bat Bomb? The $40 Million Sunburn? The Killer Drum Solo? The Puke Ray? As history has shown, sometimes a military investment pays off. And sometimes you end up running from a flaming pig. Here are some weapons that … Continue reading
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Is Earth Alive?
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Researchers at the University of Maryland have discovered a way to identify and track sulfuric compounds in Earth’s marine environment, opening a path to either refute or support a decades-old hypothesis that our planet can be compared to… Continue reading
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Rare
At least 100 species go extinct every day. That’s how this amazing video by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore begins. And there’s no better way to grab someone’s attention. The will give you a brand new appreciation for what we stand to los… Continue reading
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11 Facts About The Ambidextrous
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Most people are right-handed. Some 10% of the world population is left-handed. Only 1% is ambidextrous. Like me. Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages (such as the hands).
It is on… Continue reading
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What Is A Warp Drive?
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Warp drives, commonly used in science fiction, are propulsion systems which allow spacecraft to travel faster than light. The most notable usage of a warp drive is probably in the Star Trek universe. But what are warp drives and how do th… Continue reading
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Flickr Now Shows Larger Images
Image and video hosting website Flickr changed its interface to display much larger photos.
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When it comes to viewing photos, bigger is so much better. That’s why we’re very excited to introduce two new photo sizes, 2048 and 1600 … Continue reading
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Disassembled
Heroes disassembled. Because everyone has a bad day now and then.
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In The Pits: Formula 1 Technology
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An infographic with some interesting facts about Formula 1 technology.The Presurfer
Lord Of The Rings Movie Set Now Houses Sheep
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When Peter Jackson spotted the Alexander Farm during an aerial search of the North Island in Matamata in New Zealand for the best possible locations to film ‘The Lord of The Rings’ trilogy, he immediately thought it was perfect for Hobbit… Continue reading
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The Story Of Send
You probably send and receive a lot of emails every day. But have you ever wondered where your message goes after you hit ‘send?’ How does an email travel from your computer to your friend’s smartphone across the country or around the world?
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Jumping On Eggs Without Breaking Them
Nationwide was a BBC News and Current affairs television programme broadcast on BBC One each weekday following the early evening news. It ran from 1969 until 1983. Here’s an item from 1974 where Tony McCabe from Manchester demonstrates how to jump on e… Continue reading
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10 Famous Sea Stacks From Around The World
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A sea stack is a rock formation made up of a steep or upright column of rock in the sea near a coast. They are formed when part of a headland is eroded by water crashing against the rock or as a result of wind erosion. These impressive fo… Continue reading
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Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now
Perfect Strangers was an American sitcom that ran for 8 seasons from March 25, 1986 to August 6, 1993. Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now was the theme song for the show. It’s also a game based on the old TV show. The goal is to chase your dream.
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Flying Ground Effect Hovercraft
Powered by a 4-cylinder automotive engine, the UH-18SP is everything you’d ever want in a hovercraft. Convert your hovercraft into the 18SPW Hoverwing in less than twenty minutes and fly up to 10 feet high over waves, rocks, beaches and fields in groun… Continue reading
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