Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 11, 2013)

Personal Pronouns



"She" is a word that contains two personal pronouns: she and he. What five-letter word beginning with "U" contains four personal pronouns?





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 11, 2013)

"Teardrops On My Guitar"- Taylor Swift

This is a quiz about Taylor Swift's song, "Teardrops On My Guitar". This quiz is mostly about the lyrics.



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Eleemosynary

el-ee-mos-y-nar-y



adjective :: Relating to charity; intended for the distribution of charity



noun :: One who subsists on charity; a dependent.



"An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money." --Fielding, Henry

Creativity : Mental Audio III

This exercise will test your ability to recall and recreate sounds in your mind. This stretches the part of the brain where audio is stored. Close your eyes and try to hear the following sounds:



1. Your favorite song

2. A stapler stapling some paper

3. Fingernails on a chalkboard

4. A toilet flushing

5. A babbling brook



How well did you do at reproducing those sounds in your head? With practice, you'll get better at imagining sounds.



If you like this exercise, try Mental Audio I and Mental Audio II.

Memory : Think Around It

When you learn a fact, there are many associations that are learned along with it. The more associations you have for a particular fact, the more likely you are to remember it because each association acts like a cue to remember the original information. You can use this idea to help you remember something that is on the tip of your tongue. Try to recall everything that is related to the idea. Chances are that something you DO remember will lead you to what you DON'T. For example, if you are trying to remember an actor's name, try to name all the movies that he has been in and all of his costars. It's very possible that in doing this, the name will just pop into your head.



The context of where and how you learned a piece of information is also stored in your memory. If you are trying to remember something that your math teacher taught you in class, try to picture the class and the circumstances surrounding the time when you learned it. This might cue your memory.

Szechuan Peppercorn Tingles Mouth Like Vibrator

Szechuan peppercorn is unique among all other ingredients because it produces a tingle identical to electronic vibration.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/peppercorn-tingles-mouth-like-vibrator-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

The Happiest Countries in The World: Photos

What makes for a happy country? Are you happy?



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Why Do Apple Releases Generate So Much Buzz?

Secrecy, coolness and past expectations draw consumers to the latest Apple product.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/why-do-apple-releases-generate-so-much-buzz-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Kids Resist Brownies by Staring at Them

Overweight kids can learn to resist junk food through repeated up-close-and-personal exposure. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/kids-resist-brownies-by-staring-at-them-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

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Mac OS X: 10.6.3 | CPU: 1.6 GHz Intel | RAM: 2 GB | HD Space: 1 GB | Graphics ... Inside Mac Games Classic puzzle games have always been a little inaccessible for me over the years. I could only name a couple that I have persisted with to the end. Peggle is one and the other is Portal. The clever story line combined with the great graphics and tight ...

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Maggot-Like Robot Eats Brain Tumors

This remote-controlled robot would probe the brain, heat and destroy tumors, and suck out cancerous cells. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/robotics/maggot-like-robot-eats-brain-tumors-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Edible Barcodes to Choke Counterfeit Drug Market

Pharmaceuticals and food embedded with microtags could improve logistical tracking and help take a bite out of black markets. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/edible-bar-codes-choke-counterfeit-drug-market-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

In a Spin: NASA Loses Contact with Comet Chaser

A veteran NASA comet-chasing probe has stopped communicating with mission managers and is apparently spinning out of control. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/asteroids-meteors-meteorites/lost-in-space-epoxi-deep-impact-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

NSA Online Spying? You Can Avoid It ... For Now

While the NSA has chipped away at some of the privacy safeguards encryption technologies still work.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/nsa-online-spying-avoidable-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Programmable DNA 'Glue' Self-Assembles Cells

To make self-assembling machines that work in the body, biochemists turn to the programmable properties of DNA. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/programmable-dna-glue-self-assembles-cells-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Puzzle Zoo Named Best Toy Store In Dallas, Texas - TopWireNews (press release)

TopWireNews (press release)

Puzzle Zoo Named Best Toy Store In Dallas, Texas TopWireNews (press release) Puzzle Zoo was among 10 nominees up for the honor in the Red Tricycle 2013 Totally Awesome Awards. Puzzle Zoo, known for its eclectic mix of mainstream toys, puzzles, board games and unique collectibles, was nominated and voted for by its customers.

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PAX Prime: Constrast Hands-On Preview - Crave Online

Crave Online

PAX Prime: Constrast Hands-On Preview Crave Online Compulsion Games' upcoming noir styled puzzle game, Contrast, was on hand at PAX Prime 2013 and we got to find out just what was really lurking in the shadows of this mysterious title. Set in the 1920's, the story behind Contrast revolves around an 8 ...

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Bus-Sized Reptile Terrorized Prehistoric Sealife

Textbook illustrations of mosasaurs will likely forever change, since a new exceptionally A well-preserved fossil reveals that mosasaurs evolved to become super toothy, sleek, very shark-like and speedy.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/shark-like-reptile-terrorized-prehistoric-sealife-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Stretchy Spider Silk Wires Flex Like Muscles

Coating spider silk with carbon nanotubes makes the naturally stretchy threads conduct electricity and flex like muscles.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/nanotechnology/stretchy-spider-silk-wires-flex-muscles-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Do We Expect Too Much from Sexting?

Text messaging has taken a decidedly dirty turn with the growing popularity of sexting. And it's more than married politicians doing it. Laci breaks down the age group sexting the most, and why men seem to do it so much more than women.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/do-we-expect-too-much-from-sexting-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

US, New Zealand Scale Back Antarctic Protection

A proposed protected area in the Antarctic is suddenly a lot smaller than it used to be. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/us-new-zealand-scale-back-proposed-antarctic-protection-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: The Science of Gossip and Rumors

Gossip is something that's been around for ages. It's even talked about in the Bible! Trace explains how gossip has played an important role in human evolution and how it impacts society.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/science-of-gossip-and-rumors-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

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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Mystery Satellite Movements: What Is China Doing?

This is no 007 movie, this is the storyline of several Chinese satellites that are raising eyebrows in the West. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/mystery-satellite-movements-what-is-china-doing-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Shockingly Filthy Things That You Touch

Germs are hiding everywhere, and in places you might not expect.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/shockingly-filthy-things-you-touch-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Smart Camera Tech Ensnares Wildlife Poachers

New stealth cameras being installed in Africa can sense and help catch poachers. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/smart-camera-tech-ensnares-wildlife-poachers-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Why Stadiums Are Safer Than You think

In the past decade, 14 fans have died at stadiums. Fishing is more dangerous.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/why-stadiums-safer-than-think-130910.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Can Cheating Make You Feel Good?

When people get away with cheating and believe no one gets hurt, they don't feel bad. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/can-cheating-make-you-feel-good-130906.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Ten of the best Australian indie video games - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)

Ten of the best Australian indie video games The Guardian (blog) Running on the Nintendo 3DS (unusual for an indie title), play is split equally between both screens of the device as you navigate a world of hostile sci-fi robots and jumping puzzles. At the push of a button your physical representation in game can ...

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