The Crafty Puzzles Company: 08/20/13

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Aug 21, 2013)

Draw Me

I've been drawn by the artists these days, and of old;

Yet I'm seen only when all around me is cold.

For most of the time you just live and ignore me;

Then you gasp for me, stop for me, mutter below me.

You might say, in surprise, I've been taken away,

But it's true I've been with you, at least 'til today.

When I leave you, you leave too!

Who am I?

Check Braingle.com for the answer.

Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Aug 21, 2013)

Song: "We Didn't Start the Fire"

Ever wondered if they are really saying "Rock and Roller Cola Wars" and what that means? Ever memorized all the words to this song? This is a quiz for people who think they know the ins and outs of this song by Billy Joel.

Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Memory : Fatherhood Increases Intelligence

A study from Princeton University has found that monkeys who become fathers may get enhanced brains. Enhancements included an increase in the number of connections between neurons, and an increased sensitivity to the hormone vasopressin, which is implicated in memory formation. These changes are located in the prefrontal cortex, which is an area of the brain that is important for memory and decision making.

Unfortunately, as the infant ages, the father's enhancements gradually decrease to normal. It is unknown if human fathers experience the same mental boost.

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Vituperative

vi-tu-per-a-tive

adjective :: Uttering or writing censure; containing, or characterized by, abuse; scolding; abusive.

"'All right; I won't,' he said decisively, realizing that the discussion was in danger of becoming a vituperative, schoolboy argument." --London, Jack

Creativity : Icebreaker: Silent Birthday

Icebreakers are little exercises that help relax tension and loosen up a formal atmosphere in a meeting where you want to have creative ideas and group participation.

Try this one to get people out of their seats and interacting in new ways:

Have everyone line up in the order of his or her birthday. The catch is that nobody is allowed to talk or write. This should inspire people to use some interesting forms of communication. Variations of this game could include lining up by age or alphabetically by the city in which you were born.

Daily Sudoku: Wed 21-Aug-2013

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Daily Monster Sudoku: Wed 21-Aug-2013

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Daily Squiggly Sudoku: Wed 21-Aug-2013

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Capital Quiz: Wednesday, August 21 - The Dominion Post

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We've Never Seen Anything Like 'Metrico's Stats-Based Puzzles, says Developer - MTV.com (blog)

MTV.com (blog)

We've Never Seen Anything Like 'Metrico's Stats-Based Puzzles, says Developer

MTV.com (blog)

"Metrico" sounds a bit like the later stages of "Braid" or Perrin Ashcroft's "Kairo," despite van de Mortel's contention that this type of game is "something we've never seen before." Both of those games included puzzles that use the player's position ...

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Financial Transaction Tax: Doomed to Fail? - www.waterstechnology.com

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5 theories about JJ Abrams' newest mystery 'Stranger' - CNN

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Visel: Library a cornerstone of community - Rantoul Press

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More folks are giving their brains a workout to help improve their ability to ... - The Advocate

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