In an article entitled “Human Emotions Are Not as Complex as We Thought,” Time “reports” that a study in the journal of Current Biology “says” that humans “may only have four biologically based emotions: happy, sad, afraid/surprised, and angry/disgusted.” “That makes… Read More ›
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That Thing You May Not Know You Want May Be In The Mail!
The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon has obtained a patent for “anticipatory shipping.” Under the system, Amazon will use algorithms to start shipping goods somewhere before a consumer even clicks “buy.” If an error is made, the package may… Read More ›
Finally, Clothing That Tells People Exactly What Emotions You Are Feeling!
The Washington Post reports that new wearable devices can sense how you are feeling, and send text messages to your contacts to let them know your current emotional state. The technology also allows you to wear a sweater that lets… Read More ›
You Will Be Lied To 29 Times Today*
According to a “human lie detector” interviewed in a video on Yahoo, the average person lies 30 times a day, and is lied to 200 times a week! Also, he claims that women are more likely to lie to make… Read More ›
Here’s Why Your Blood Test Action Photos Are Unpopular On Instagram!
The Mail Online reports that blue-tinted photos on Instagram receive 24 percent more “likes” than images where the predominant color was red or orange. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Is anyone surprised that peaceful sky blue is… Read More ›
Study Says Jerks Drive Certain Brands Of Cars.
Marketwatch reports that two studies from the U.K. and U.S. indicate that BMW drivers are more likely to be jerks than drivers of other brands of cars. Specifically, BMW drivers were found to be less likely to stop for pedestrians… Read More ›
Can’t Toast This. Stop, Handcuff Time!
The Toronto Sun reports that Firefighters in London, England say that the Fifty Shades of Grey book series may be responsible for a spike of people winding up in “handcuff mishaps.” Here’s a quote from the article: “In the past three… Read More ›
Don’t Trust The Crickets!
The Telegraph reports that a study indicates that people who are “night owls” may be more likely to have the following evil character traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathic tendencies than earlier risers. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1…. Read More ›
Did You Just Realize You Wasted Years Of Your Life Switching Your Fork From One Hand To Another?
A contributor at Slate suggests that a once-popular American method of cutting and eating meat, which the author calls “the cut and switch” may be inefficient. For those unfamiliar with the technique, which the author says originated in France: it… Read More ›
Study: Acting Like You Know What You’re Talking About, When You Have No Clue About What You’re Talking About, Will Get People To Believe You! Trust Us, We Know It’s True!
Yahoo reports that a study by graduate students from Washington State University indicates that people tend to believe what you say, whether verbally or in writing, if you use loud, confident language… even if you have no clue what you… Read More ›
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