08
Jul 2022
How to Ruin a TikTok Trick with Math

TikTok is often the source for life advice like "how to accidentally inhale gas banned by the Geneva Convention" and "how to ruin a bunch of scientific studies." He has also discovered number theory. Math Letters posted a Tuesday video in which he showed...

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08
Jul 2022
TWIS: A Look at What The JWST Can Offer, What Tattoos Could Tell Us About Childhood Trauma, and Much More This Week

The first JWST test images are out this week. Three new particles have been discovered by the Large Hadron Collider. We also learn that T.rex might have had tiny arms after all. Below are some of the most important stories from the past week. NASA Releases...

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07
Jul 2022
Gunslinger Effect: Why you might want to shoot second in a duel

There are many ways to survive a duel. First, don't enter into a duel. You aren't an 18th-century French aristocrat. Send your second person to be shot for you. Three: Let the second person point their gun at you and fire at you. Although not the...

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07
Jul 2022
The Mysteries surrounding Genghis Khan's death and burial location

The Mongol Empire was the most contiguous empire of all time, and Genghis Khan was its founder and ruler. The Silk Road was able to thrive because of this empire, which stretched from the Pacific Ocean up to Ukraine. Khan was also instrumental in establishing...

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07
Jul 2022
What is "O"? A Ability that Could Explain Differences in Our Perceptual Skills

No two people are the same, just like snowflakes. Most people are familiar with the fact that people have different personalities and cognitive abilities, such as problem solving or recalling information. However, it is widely believed that people are more...

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07
Jul 2022
Research suggests that people who report childhood abuse and neglect are more likely to have tattoos or piercings.

For centuries, tattoos and body piercings have been a part of human culture. These tattoos are common in many cultures, and have grown in popularity with the advancements in technology. Although there are many psychological reasons for body modification,...

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06
Jul 2022
Research Argues: War may be the biggest driver of social complexity,

War! (Huh!) It is what it does! Potentially, the expansion of empires and the creation of complex social structures. Although it might not be a catchy tune, it summarizes an interesting new study published in Science Advances that suggests warfare may have...

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06
Jul 2022
TWIS: Explore A Mysterious Psychedelic Tempel, An Absolute Unit of A Wind Turbine And Much More This Week

Eerie temple chambers hinting at psychedelic rituals. We also get a glimpse into China's global Mars imaging. A mummified dog sheds light on the origins and evolution of mankind's best friend. Below are some of the most important stories from the...

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06
Jul 2022
1. Million Years Older Than Thought: Ancient Hominins from "Cradle Of Humankind".

The Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to by the "Cradle of Humankind". This location contains the most valuable Australopithecus fossils from early human life. Scientists have been studying it for decades....

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06
Jul 2022
Neil Gaiman confirms that a highly relatable anecdote about Neil Armstrong is actually true

Every now and again, the Internet is abuzz with anecdotes about Neil Armstrong. It is almost as popular as Buzz Aldrin's video of him dealing with a Moon conspirator "like a criminal". This is the story of Neil Gaiman. It's usually posted as Tumblr...

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06
Jul 2022
Humanity may have had a superpower in the form of developmental dyslexia

One of the first stock images that you will find for dyslexia is a man tied to a huge metal ball with his condition written on it. Another image shows a child holding a sign that reads "help". These images are representative of developmental dyslexia's...

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06
Jul 2022
Are there Microremains in my Teeth?

Southwestern Finland isn't the best place for archaeologists looking to find any other remains than the strongest. The soils become acidic from the pine needles that are deposited on the boreal forest floor, which eats up any remains they might have....

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06
Jul 2022
Explorers Just Discovered the Deepest Shipwreck in the World

Explorers have discovered the world's deepest shipwreck at 6,895m (22,621ft) below the waters in the Philippine Sea. Victor Vescovo, a billionaire explorer, and Jeremie Morizet, a sonar specialist, discovered the remains of USS Samuel B Roberts on June...

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06
Jul 2022
Do You Not Know If Your Echo Chamber Is Real? Here are the red flags

Did you ever feel like your social media feed was tailored to your beliefs and opinions? Oder spoke with a friend who believed that everyone held their beliefs. Your friend and/or you may have been trapped in an echo chamber. Researchers identified the hyperpartisan...

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06
Jul 2022
Worshipping Celebrities Could Make You More prone to Impulse Buying

You're likely to have chastised your self for being impulsive, as many people have. Your reckless spending may not be as bad as you think. This is especially true if you are obsessed with celebrities. New research shows that impulse shopping might be...

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06
Jul 2022
Pre-Columbian Temple may have been used as a Psychedelic Ritual Chamber by mysterious passageways

Researchers believe that a network of passageways and chambers built into an enigmatic temple complex located in the Peruvian Andes could have been used to perform rituals involving psychedelic herbs. These mysterious structures were found in the Chavin De...

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06
Jul 2022
Warren Buffett's Billions Could Be Shared among All World's Children

People aren't good at understanding large numbers. When faced with numbers such as the number of digits pi or the amount of ice that has been lost in Greenland over the past year, writers resort to quick real-world comparisons, such as the equivalent...

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14
Jun 2022
Historical Shipwreck of the 17th Century that Carried Future King Found Off Coast of England

The third-rate frigate HMS Gloucester, a third-rate ship, ran aground off the coast of Norfolk (UK) on May 6, 1682 at 5.30 a.m. It was carrying James Stuart, the Duke, the future King of England. Since then, it has been lost for more than 340 years. After...

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14
Jun 2022
Yes, it is legal to bury a dead body in your backyard (in some places).

Hollywood movies and true crime podcasts can teach us that only two types of people will bury someone in their yard: ghosts and murderers. Many people are trying to save money while honoring the memories of loved ones, despite the average funeral cost in...

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13
Jun 2022
You can reduce the "Dark Triad' personality traits (even if people don't want to).

In recent years, the "Dark Triad" personality traits have been a hot topic. These are supposedly the characteristics that distinguish the most dangerous and unsocial of us. A new study has shown that these traits can be reduced with simple interventions....

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13
Jun 2022
You can boost your productivity with the Zeigarnik effect - but what is it?

Although you may not have heard about the Zeigarnik Effect yet, it is almost certain that you have. This psychological phenomenon, which causes us to recall incomplete tasks better than those that have been completed, is something you may have experienced...

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13
Jun 2022
Discoveries of 30 Curse Tablets show how Athenian Bathhouse Well became a Chute to The Underworld

A huge number of curse tablets were found in a well at the Athenian Kerameikos. They had been undiscovered since the fourth to third centuries BCE. Curse tablets found in this region typically date back to the 5th or 4th centuries BCE. They are usually found...

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13
Jun 2022
Cave Known for Its Paintings was Occupied by Humans For 50,000 Year

Cueva de Ardales is one of Europe's most treasured rock art sites. It is not surprising that it has so many paintings. The inhabitants had ample time to practice. New evidence shows that the southern Spanish cave has been a refuge for Neanderthals as...

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13
Jun 2022
UK Starts the Largest 4-Day Work Week Trial in the World, With 70 Companies

The largest four-day work week trial in the world has been launched by the UK. The new work schedule will be adopted by 70 companies over the next six-months. All employees involved will be paid 100 percent of their former pay with an additional day of freedom....

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