Tuesday, February 19, 2013

7 top trips for those single and ready to mingle

7 top trips for those single and ready to mingle: "Sure, you could land your dream cowboy or cowgirl, but the numbers stack up nicely to make this artsy city a target-rich environment for all types. A Travel+Leisure magazine survey found welcoming locals and its party-hearty atmosphere were great draws for singles."

7 Species That Get High More Than We Do | Cracked.com

7 Species That Get High More Than We Do | Cracked.com: "Almost everyone loves drugs. Whether it's a cigarette break after a high-powered business meeting, a cold beer after a hot day on the job or a half-ounce of heroin injected directly into the scrotum to ease the stress of writing Internet comedy, people love their intoxicants.
But that's not a human invention. Experts have found that animals also seek out a quick chemical high from plants, bugs and, well, wherever they can find it. Here are seven animals that love the magic of intoxication even more than we do."

The trial by media of Oscar Pistorius: facts, guesses and spin surround the death of Reeva Steenkamp

The trial by media of Oscar Pistorius: facts, guesses and spin surround the death of Reeva Steenkamp

Thursday, February 7, 2013

120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power: "Here are 120 things you can do starting today to help you think faster, improve memory, comprehend information better and unleash your brain’s full potential.

Solve puzzles and brainteasers.
Cultivate ambidexterity. Use your non-dominant hand to brush your teeth, comb your hair or use the mouse. Write with both hands simultaneously. Switch hands for knife and fork.
Embrace ambiguity. Learn to enjoy things like paradoxes and optical illusions.
Learn mind mapping.
Block one or more senses. Eat blindfolded, wear earplugs, shower with your eyes closed.
Develop comparative tasting. Learn to properly taste wine, chocolate, beer, cheese or anything else.
Find intersections between seemingly unrelated topics."