Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 17, 2013)

I Show You



You see me often ladies,

For I am a part of your life.

I sometimes bother babies

But prefer to cause adults strife.

My looks are a sign of your personality.

My strength cannot measure up to yours.

With most people I am there for eternity.

Onto me, water often pours.

Many look to me with pride,

While others wish to change me.

Drifting slowly, my time I bide

Waiting for you to see

That I am just a thing you're given,

Not something very important.

For I have always been and will forever be dead.





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 17, 2013)

More Mythological Creatures and Legendary Beasts

There are many myths and legends concerning magical, mythical, or mysterious creatures. Can you guess the creature?



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Memory : Neurogenesis

Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are created in the brain. A common myth is that adults are losing some number of neurons every second and that there is nothing we can do about it because the brain cannot create new neurons. While it's true that most neurogenesis happens in childhood and adolescence, adults do continue to make new neurons throughout life.



Much of this adult neurogenesis occurs in the hippocampus which is the key area for learning and memory. Because of this, the hippocampus experiences very little age related shrinkage as compared to other parts of brain.



It's useful to note that stress can inhibit neurogenesis and physical exercise can improve the brain's ability to create new neurons.

Creativity : Viewpoints

Everyone has their own unique viewpoint on a problem. It is difficult to put ourselves into other people's shoes and see the problem from their perspective, but this can lead us to find better solutions to the problem.



Think of a problem that you currently have that involves at least one other person. Get out some paper and write down a description of the problem from each person's point of view. Show each description to the person it corresponds with and have them comment on your accuracy. This exercise is a good way to see a problem from different perspectives and understand where the other people are coming from.

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Pithy

pith-y



adj :: Precise and meaningful.



"The professor's pithy remark made everyone understand."

When mom asks you say ok

Mom is a 4th grade teacher. The crappy mdf shelf she had to hold her students games broke completely. She said hey you build one for me. Not “can you” but ” build me one”. She’s still mom.

Anyway maple plywood, mahogany accents. I liked all of the figure on the top piece. Poly. It’s on wheels so she can push it around the classroom.

42 inches high. 30 inches wide. 10 inches deep.

Thanks a million for looking.

The swede.

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DNews: Study Links Gun Ownership and Homicide

The debate between guns and violence has gone on for decades, but now a new study shows a link to not only violence but deaths as well. Trace explains.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/study-links-gun-ownership-homicide-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Ohio Mother Arrested For Faking Son's Cancer

An Ohio mother has been arrested for allegedly faking her young son's cancer. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/ohio-mother-arrested-for-faking-sons-cancer-130913.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Is Veganism Really Healthy?

Few diets are as difficult to follow as a vegan one. No animals or animal products period. It's simple in theory but it presents a whole host of health concerns, as well practical ones. Laci has what you need to know if you think you might go vegan.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/is-veganism-really-healthy-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Hubble Spies Swarm of Stars in Belly of a Whale

We've had a rocket frog and a space bat, but here's a new Hubble image showing an entire flock of stars stuffed inside the belly of a cosmic whale. Continue reading →



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At least 13 Die in Shooting at Navy Yard in D.C.

A shooting rampage in the heart of Washington claimed at least 12 lives, including the unidentified gunman.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/shooting-at-navy-yard-in-washington-130913.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Bill Nye the Dancing Guy

Bill Nye is joining "Dancing with the Stars"! His secret to winning? Physics, of course! Anthony explains how good dancing is really just about science.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/bill-nye-the-dancing-guy-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

World's Worst Food Spills

Consumables become catastrophes when massive amounts of food escape from containers.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/list-worst-food-spills-130916.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Costa Concordia

Check out our content on Costa Concordia



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Costa Concordia: Full Coverage

Read Discovery News coverage of the Costa Concordia shipwreck here.



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Raising the Concordia, Day 1: Photos

The operation begins to raise the Costa Concordia from Giglio Island.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/raising-the-concordia-pictures-130916.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

World's First Invisible Skyscraper Going Up

An LED facade, weatherproof cameras and projectors will make South Korea's "Tower Infinity" seemingly disappear. Continue reading →



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Why Is Colorado Flooding?

A neutral weather system known as "La Nada" could be a factor, as well as climate change...well, maybe. Continue reading →



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Dogs Interact With Robots that Act Human

Robots don't necessarily have to look like humans to elicit a response from a dog; they just need to act like them. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/robotics/dogs-interact-robots-look-human-130916.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

'Intelligent' Japanese Rocket Launches Novel Sat

Japan's new Epsilon rocket soared into space Saturday in a debut launch that carried a novel satellite into orbit to gaze at Venus, Mars and Jupiter.



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USB 'Condom' Prevents Juice Jacking

Practice safe charging. Continue reading →



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Colorado Search and Rescue: Helicopters Grounded

Helicopter search teams have been grounded until clouds lift in Colorado, where more than 1,000 people are unaccounted for following massive flooding.



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Raising the Concordia: Watch It Live

Watch the efforts to raise the stricken cruise ship off the Tuscan island of Giglio. Continue reading →



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Qs from Kids: Why Don't Fish Get Water In Their Eyes?

The function of a fish's eye evolved to suit its watery habitat. Continue reading →



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Costa Concordia's Final Night on Giglio's Shore

A daunting recovery and salvage operation is underway after the Costa Concordia spent a final night against Giglio's rocky shores.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/costa-concordia-final-night-130916.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: NASA Discovers Giant Black Holes by Accident

A powerful NASA telescope has found not one, but 10 supermassive black holes. And it did so by accident! Trace explains what exactly black holes are and why the discovery is so awesome.



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Zoo Animals Love New Nearly Indestructible Toy

A new toy that withstands animal teeth and major squashing is a hit at zoos across the country. Continue reading →



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Efforts to Raise Italian Wreck Begins

After delays caused by an overnight storm, a potentially dangerous operation began to lift the Costa Concordia wreck. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/raising-concordia-begins-130914.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Hurricane Ingrid to Strike Storm-Battered Mexico

Mexico, already battered by heavy rain, landslides and floods on its Pacific and eastern coasts, braced Monday for an expected hit from Hurricane Ingrid.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/weather-extreme-events/mexico-braces-for-hurricane-ingrid-130916.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Last Days On Mars: Blood, Gore and Bacteria: Video

A new trailer for an upcoming movie set on Mars is stacked full of grit and, apparently, alien microbes. Continue reading →



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Voyager 1 Radio Glow Glimmers in an Interstellar Ocean

This is the first image of the first ever man-made radio signal being transmitted from interstellar space. Continue reading →



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This MindF**k Puzzle Game Makes You Through a Beautiful Infographic World - Kotaku

This MindF**k Puzzle Game Makes You Through a Beautiful Infographic World Kotaku Oh, look: a side-scroller. You know what to do, right? Just run to the right and hop onto that elevated platform to get to the next screen. Wait. What's happening? It's getting taller as you move closer to it? Why? WTF? This isn't how things are ...

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