Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Jul 12, 2013)

Standard Sequence



Given the word STANDARD, take away two letters and add three digits to make a logical sequence.





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Jul 12, 2013)

"Gimme Three Steps" Lynyrd Skynyrd

Do you know these lyrics from Lynyrd Skynyrd?



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Stress : Cortisol

Cortisol is a hormone that is release by the body in response to stress. Its effect on the body is to increase blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It also causes the immune system to get weaker, bone formation to decrease and inflammation to lessen. In fact, artificial cortisol, called hydrocortisone, is intentionally used to fight inflammation.



Short-term exposure to cortisol can actually improve memory. This is the method by which flashbulb memories are believed to be formed. Additionally, a small amount of stress can increase the mind's ability to focus on a task. However, long-term exposure to high levels of cortisol can damage the hippocampus which can cause serious memory problems. It is unclear how much time it takes to cause permanent memory impairment, but finding ways to reduce stress in your life is always a good idea.

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Umbrage

um-brage



noun :: Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage.



noun :: The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment.



"The teacher took umbrage at the rudeness of her students."

Memory : Suggestibility

Suggestibility is a memory problem that results from outside information being absorbed and incorporated into the memory of an event. You may remember wearing the red shirt to the party last week, but if someone insists that you were wearing a blue shirt, this may alter your memory. The next time you recall the event you may remember the incorrect information because it has been assimilative into your memory through suggestion.



Children are particularly susceptible to suggestibility because their brains are not fully developed. Several studies have shown that false memories can be implanted in children by using suggestive or leading questioning by authority figures, such as police.

Being a lifelong bookworm may keep you sharp in old age - Salon

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The New Teaser For 'Sons Of Anarchy,' And How Anti-Heroes Deal With Women ... - ThinkProgress

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Daily Sudoku: Fri 12-Jul-2013

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Daily Monster Sudoku: Fri 12-Jul-2013

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Daily Squiggly Sudoku: Fri 12-Jul-2013

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Capital Quiz: Friday, July 12 - The Dominion Post

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Being a lifelong bookworm may keep you sharp in old age - Salon

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In Head-Hunting, Big Data May Not Be Such a Big Deal - New York Times

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Puzzlers' Convention: A Story In Two Puzzles - NPR

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Puzzlers' Convention: A Story In Two Puzzles NPR Especially "flats", described by the group's Enigma magazine as "puzzles in verse form that have proven over our 130-plus years to provide endless opportunities for creativity and continuous solving enjoyment." In each verse of the two modified flats ...

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Riddle me this . . . - Columbus Dispatch (blog)

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7 Interview Brain - Teasers That Can Make You Sweat - Siliconindia.com

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'Leisure Suit Larry' Reboot: Still Sleazy, Still Fun - Mashable

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Newly Opened Honey Buddy Super Store Features Games For Kids And Families - PR Web (press release)

Newly Opened Honey Buddy Super Store Features Games For Kids And Families PR Web (press release) One new store currently celebrating its grand opening is the go-to place for a variety of cool games for kids, kids' jigsaw puzzles and more. Honey Buddy Super Store, recently established by entrepreneur Daniel Bogart, is an Internet store dedicated to ...

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