How did Tania Head survive the
World Trade Center attacks on 9-11?
An incredible tale of survival from The New York Times:
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Category: 2012/03
The Anurequs optical illusion
Science says most people would eat a human skull
Some cultures believe that eating
human brains can make you smarter.
If you crack these skulls open… Continue reading “Science says most people would eat a human skull”
Enter a magical world of moving optical illusions
All of this room is real,
although some is an illusion.
In the video below, artist Jeff Frost creates optical illusions using paint, abandoned buildings, 40,000 images, and stop-motion photography, with no graphics or CGI. Continue reading “Enter a magical world of moving optical illusions”
Engineer invents device to discourage loud talking
Bob Widlar wanted a quiet office.
Bob Widlar was a brilliant and eccentric designer of linear integrated circuits who worked for Silicon Valley. Continue reading “Engineer invents device to discourage loud talking”
You don’t prank my golf game, punk!
Four telescoping metal golf ball retrievers
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Why JamieLee Lawler lost more than her dog
JamieLee Lawler and Luci
Her life seemed perfect. What happened?
JamieLee Lawler vacationed with friends
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Why does she have 3 legs? (an optical illusion)
This should not have fooled me, but it did.
Maybe it will also fool you.
Why do girls pretend to be boys in Afghanistan?
Some live as boys for years.
If you can’t change the society you live in, you might have to adapt by using deception (or more accurately, your female children might have to adapt):
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Why did these UGG boots have two labels?
"No, sir… you see, they say GUG boots,"
Continue reading “Why did these UGG boots have two labels?”