The Crafty Puzzles Company: 08/25/13

Sunday 25 August 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Aug 26, 2013)

One Letter of Separation 8

Each group of definitions describes three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter (each group describes a different set of words). Example: king, ring, wing. The length of the words in each group is provided.

1) a small bundle & a pointed stake for a fence & a small isolated area or group (6 letters)

2) to express in words & not freshly made & to look fixedly at something (5 letters)

3) a dance that conveys a story & a makeshift bed & a hammer-like implement (6 letters)

4) a local branch of a society & a mercantile lease of a ship & to talk incessantly (7 letters)

Check Braingle.com for the answer.

Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Aug 26, 2013)

"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody"

How much do you know about the show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody"?

Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Invective

in-vec-tive

adjective :: Characterized by critical, denunciatory or abusive language.

noun :: An expression which rails against a person; a severe or violent censure or reproach; something uttered or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another.

"Mrs Deborah approved all these sentiments, and the dialogue concluded with a general and bitter invective against beauty, and with many compassionate considerations for all honest plain girls who are deluded by the wicked arts of deceitful men." --Fielding, Henry

Creativity : Icebreaker: Punch line

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.

This icebreaker will have everyone laughing:

Break everyone up into small groups of 2 or 3. Give each group a made-up punchline. Each group now has 5 minutes to come up with a joke or story that uses that punchline at the end. The crazier the better! Here are some example punchlines:

1. And that is why you never let a cat go fishing!

2. That proves that elephants don't like hot dogs.

3. Finally he said, "Sir, your computer doesn't have a cigarette lighter."

4. The moral of the story is, "Always wear socks!"

Memory : Smart People Diets

What you eat can have a large impact on how your mind operates. After all, the brain accounts for 20% of your body's total energy consumption. The brain needs a steady supply of glucose throughout the day to keep in tip-top working order, so be sure to not skip any meals, especially breakfast.

Salads contain antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamins C and E, which help your brain stay healthy.

Yogurt contains the amino acid tyrosine, which is needed for some essential brain chemistry.

Fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent dementia and keep your brain working in tip-top shape.

Curry contains a spice called turmeric which can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease.

Try to avoid junk food high in sugar and fat. There have been some studies that imply a connection between junk food and mental disorders such as dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism.

Ocean Acidification: More Than Just Corals at Risk

Ocean acidification will be changing your seafood menu -- from fish to shellfish to crabs and lobsters -- according to a new review of studies of marine animals. Continue reading →

via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/ocean-acidification-more-than-just-corals-at-risk-130825.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Spritz On Your Caffeine Jolt

If you want the stimulation of caffeine without coffee, this technology can help. Continue reading →

via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/spritz-on-your-caffeine-jolt-130824.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Great Escape: Million Cockroaches Flee China Farm

At least one million cockroaches have escaped a farm in China where they were being bred for use in traditional medicine.

via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/insects/million-cockroaches-escape-chine-farm-130825.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

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