Mathematical Model for Surviving a Zombie Attack:
is possible to successfully fend off a zombie attack, according to Canadian mathematicians. The key is to “hit hard and hit often.” Oh yes, somebody actually did a study on mathematics of a hypothetical zombie attack, and published it in a book on infectious disease. So, while we still don’t know what to do if a deadly asteroid takes aim at Earth, an unlikely but technically possible situation, we now know what to do in case of a zombie…
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“If you’re reading this…then you are the worst man in history”:
ny prehistoric Australian aboriginals could have outrun world 100 and 200 meters record holder Usain Bolt in modern conditions. Some Tutsi men in Rwanda exceeded the current world high jump record of 2.45 meters during initiation ceremonies in which they had to jump at least their own height to progress to manhood. Any Neanderthal woman could have beaten former bodybuilder and current California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in an arm wrestle. These and other eye-catching claims are detailed in a book…
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Clay Shirky – “Why I ignore all ‘5 year plans'”
y I ignore all "5 year plans": 5 years ago, YouTube and Twitter didn't exist, and Facebook was only for college kids. via twitter.com Join over 320,000 readers. Get a free weekly update via email here. Related posts: New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy New Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More Successful How To Get People To Like You: 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior Expert
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The Atlantic – Former Ranger who “kidnaps” kids from one parent to return them to the other:
your ex-spouse has run off and taken your children abroad, and the international legal system is failing to bring them back, what are you to do? One option is to call Gus Zamora, a former Army ranger who will, for a hefty fee, get your children back. Operating in a moral gray area beyond the reach of any clear-cut legal jurisdiction, Zamora claims to have returned 54 children to left-behind parents. Here’s the story of number 55. via theatlantic.com…
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SuperFreakonomics Video Preview:
a freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com Join over 320,000 readers. Get a free weekly update via email here. Related posts: New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy New Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More Successful How To Get People To Like You: 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior Expert
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When should you disclose information in an interview?:
stract The question of whether to disclose evidence to a suspect early on, or later, in an interview is often of critical importance for police officers' interviewing strategies. To shed light on this issue, an experiment was conducted in which 95 participants each committed a mock-theft as a hidden witness observed them. A statement from the witness was presented to them during a subsequent interview in which they were suspects. The time at which this evidence was disclosed to participants,…
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Are the Traits We Prefer in Potential Mates the Traits We Value in Ourselves?
en evaluating potential mates, men place greater importance on youth and beauty, whereas women place more importance on status and resources. Six studies tested the hypothesis that the self-concepts of men and women reflect the preferences of potential mates. Studies 1-3 showed that traits related to status were an important aspect of men's self-concepts, whereas traits related to physical attractiveness were an important aspect of women's self-concepts. Studies 4-6 found that men were more upset when derogated by rivals on…
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Which metaphor best describes your life?
a andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com: StrategyOne polled Americans (n=1,000 telephone survey) October 9-12, 2009 with the following question: "People often use metaphors to describe their life... Which ONE of the following do you think best describes your life?" A Journey: 51% A Battle: 11% The Seasons: 10% A Novel: 8% A Race: 6% A Live Performance, Like a Play: 5% A Carousel: 4% Other: 2% Unsure: 2% The responses above were provided to participants and are well-known life metaphors from Western culture. For…
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