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Mimickry outweighs money in rock, paper, scissors
Research at University College London suggests humans mimicking others is a largely involuntary response. The findings come from an experiment involving “rock paper scissors”. The experiment involved participants taking part in a series of games. The reason for using rock paper scissors was to put any tendency to mimic others to the test: while the […]
Destroyed (but delicious) Hogwarts
Duff Goldman and his crew at Charm City Cakes have made cakes for most of the Harry Potter movie premieres over the years, but the one they created for the long-awaited finale is nothing short of amazing. I don’t think I’m spoiling anything for anyone by saying that there’s, you know, a fair bit of […]
Geektastic Sand Sculpture: IAM 8-Bit [Picture]
Wow. Just wow. This beautifully geeky sand sculpture by full time sand, ice, snow and wood carver Guy-Olivier Deveau was done for the Parskville Canadian Open a little earlier this month. Be sure to check out Guy-Olivier’s website to see the rest of his amazing portfolio. [Source: Guy-Olivier Deveau]
Luke Cage: Hero for Hire [Video]
First, there was that Luke Cage trailer featuring Isaiah Mustafa, and now Eric Thomas? Who do you guys think would be the best suited to play the part of the black hero? [Source]
Science Made Simple [Video]
One of the biggest hurdles to learning scientific concepts is (and has always been) getting a handle on the jargon. That’s where Science Made Simple comes in. This video focuses of quantum physics, genetic modification and superconductors. According to Jacob Slack, the series’ director, there are “15 animated interstitials produced for TVNZ 7, aimed at […]
Teleportation Shots (Portal Shots)
Teleportation Shots (Portal Shots) First Shot 2/3 shot Gold Tequila 1/3 shot Orange Juice Second Shot 2/3 shot lime juice or Roses lime 1/3 shot Bol Blue Directions: Take the first shot, immediately take the second shot. “In laymen’s terms, speedy thing go in, speedy thing comes out.” Source: Scrollbar.dk (The Portal Bar, which seems to […]
Raise Your Glass: The Cosplay Edition [Music Video]
Ok, now that was pretty awesome! [Youtube]
Study: Parents are Facebook Lurkers [Infographic]
According to a recent survey of parents using social media, 55% say they’re only on Facebook and Twitter to monitor their children’s online activities, with another 5% admitting they’d do the same–if they knew how. Eleven percent of parents polled set up their Facebook accounts purely to “snoop” on Jim and Jane, 15-percent have tried […]
UBYKA Army: Cyborg Bugs at War
Early in the 21st century, DARPA entered the UBYKA project with a singular goal: arm insects with programmable micro-mechanical systems and micro-weapons platforms, then send them out to covertly and effectively infiltrate the strongholds of warring nations. These UBYKA cyborg animals were superior in strength and agility, enhanced with the latest technologies, and as War Terminators, they were good. […]