Two heads are not always better than one.
Two-headed creatures are rare and somewhat uncomfortable to behold, but they are not unheard of in the natural scheme of things…
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WonderLand – amazing macrophotography of insects by Nadav Bagim
WonderLand
Photographer Nadav Bagim (aka AimishBoy) is an Israel-based 30-year-old student who has created a beautiful series called Wonderland using insects he found in his apartment or on plants outside his window. (Pics)
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Festivus thrives online 14 years later
In 1997, when “Seinfeld” first introduced “Festivus” to mainstream America, the writers of the show probably had no idea that 14 years later not only would it still be celebrated every Dec. 23, but that it would fit so well in an online world. In the online world “airing of the grievances” is pretty much a regular pastime. (video)
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10 words Americans learned in 2011
Americans added 10 new words to improve their vocabularies in 2011.
Take heart if you tried to improve your vocabulary in 2011. It was almost impossible to pay attention to the news this year without learning a new word or phrase, or perhaps learning new definitions for old standbys. Americans can celebrate the new knowledge they acquired in 2011 with a list of 10 words that entered the national lexicon or gained new significance over the last year.
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28 Major Trends for 2012 and Beyond – Part 2
Futurist Thomas Frey: Understanding trends is more of an art form than an exact science. But for those who can read the tealeaves, and make bold moves, leveraging trends can give them a serious competitive advantage.
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Sleeping on the left is key to a happier life
People that sleep on left side of bed are more cheerful and positive.
Snuggling up for the night on the left-hand side of the bed is key to a happier life, so says a new study .
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Street Lights powered by wind
Tulipa
The whole world is all about green these days, and I’m not talking about money. There has been so much talk and fuss about global warming and climate change recently, that we all need to be more conscious about using our resources. And personally, I’m worried what kind of world we’ll be leaving our children and grandchildren one day…
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How molecules move energy after light absorption
MSU chemist Jim McCusker and postdoctoral researcher Dong Guo proved an 84-year-old theory.
The same principle that causes figure skaters to spin faster as they draw their arms into their bodies has now been used by Michigan State University researchers to understand how molecules move energy around following the absorption of light.
Conservation of angular momentum is a fundamental property of nature, one that astronomers use to detect the presence of satellites circling distant planets. In 1927, it was proposed that this principle should apply to chemical reactions, but a clear demonstration has never been achieved…
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Little Drummer Boy performed by HP Scanner and robotic drummer
Hear the future of synth music now, from this emerging powerhouse duo Robotic Drummer and HP Scanner! Little Drummer Boy comes alive with the office friendly sounds of Christmas, and makes you wonder “what are these two going to play next?”
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Basic digital camera sales fall as smartphones fill the niche
27% of photos and videos taken this year were shot with smartphones.
Film is already passe for snapshots. Are basic digital point-and-shoot cameras next to go?
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First memories may happen as young as age 2: study
“Most of us can’t recall anything about infancy, it’s only at about 3- or 4-years of age we can start to remember.”
A majority of adults suffer from childhood amnesia. They are unable to remember infancy or toddlerhood. That’s what scientists thought. But a new study indicates that even six years after the fact, a small percentage of tots as young as 2 can recall a unique event .
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10 brands that could make a comeback in 2012
Muppets
Chris Anderson, a director of Omnicom Group’s marketing agency The Marketing Arm says, “In times of uncertainty, we tend look back. We long for seemingly simpler times. From music to motorcars to Muppets, we seek out products and brands that we’re familiar with.”
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