Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 18, 2013)

Poor George



George is dead. He was found face down in the street, squashed nearly flat. He must have been there some time as he was cool to the touch. In addition, when he was found, there was a bird perched on the back of his head.



Who is George?





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 18, 2013)

Harry Potter Scene It? IV

Can you remember which movie these scenes are from?



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Stress : Make your own Stress Ball

Squeezing a stress ball is an effective way to get rid of your frustrations. Being under stress can cause extra energy to build up in the body. The repetitive exercise of squeezing a stress ball can expend some of this excess energy and make you feel calmer. As a bonus, it builds up your wrist strength.



To make your own stress ball, you will need some small balloons. Using a scissors cut the neck off of a few of the balloons. Fill up one of the balloons with uncooked rice, small beans or beads. Now, take a second balloon and wrap it around the first one to cover the opening. Wrap several more balloons around the ball to thicken the wall and adjust the firmness to your liking. Squeeze away!

Memory : Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that the body needs to function properly. It is required for healthy skin, teeth and bones and it is essential for the brain to produce neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenalin. Our immune system also needs this vitamin to stay in tip-top shape.



Vitamin C is an antioxidant that has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other age related memory problems, especially when used in combination with vitamin E.



Every plant and nearly every animal on the planet can produce their own vitamin C. Humans are one of the exceptions. This means that we need to get our vitamin C from food sources such as oranges or broccoli. Without vitamin C, people develop a fatal disease called scurvy. In the past, this was common among sailors because it was difficult to keep fruits and vegetables on long sea journeys.

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Preternatural

pre-ter-nat-u-ral



adj :: Not normal or usual.



"The savant has preternatural ability to calculate large sums in his head."

New Plans Available

I have added a couple new plans to my inventory on my website, including:

-A Router Dado Jig that cuts perfectly sized dados every time using only one straight edge.

-No Miter Picture Frames that can be made to any size with one simple jig setup.

-An Edwardian ‘Envelope’ card table that poses as a mild mannered 22” side table but opens up to 33” for games.

All plans are digital for immediate download and come with Sawtooth Ideas’ “Idea Room Software that gives you a 3D model of the project that allows for viewing from all angles, exploded views and isolating individual parts with dimensions.

You can check these plans and all my others out on my website.

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Termites Develop Their Own Antibiotics

Termites have evolved an ingenious and -- thus far -- near foolproof way of foiling humans, a new study has found.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/insects/termites-getting-smarter-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

See-Through Snail Discovered Deep Underground

More than 3,000 feet below ground, a new snail species has been discovered with a delicate, translucent shell.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/see-through-snail-discovered-deep-underground-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Whale Ear Wax Tells of Short, Contaminated Life

Ear wax in a whale builds up in layers, like tree rings, over time and records chemicals encountered by the whale over time. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/whales-dolphins/whale-earwax-tells-of-short-dirty-life-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

This Game's Beautiful Infographic Puzzles Will Mess With Your Head - Kotaku Australia

This Game's Beautiful Infographic Puzzles Will Mess With Your Head Kotaku Australia 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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DNews: How Poop Will Power the World

Is poop the future of green energy? Maybe! Trace explains this stinky solution to our power woes.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/videos/how-poop-will-power-the-world-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

7 Surprising Facts About Pregnancy

Scientists continue to learn new details about what happens to both mothers and babies in the months leading up to labor and delivery.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/surprising-facts-about-pregnancy-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Fukushima Dumps Typhoon-soaked, Radiated Water

The leaking Fukushima nuclear plant has dumped more than 1,000 tons of polluted water into the sea after a typhoon raked the facility.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/after-typhoon-fukushima-dumps-polluted-water-in-sea-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Do Animals Cry?

Certain animals may weep out of sorrow, similar to human baby cries, say animal behavior experts.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/zoo-animals/do-animals-cry-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

New Space Station Freighter Poised For Debut Flight

On Wednesday, Orbital Sciences Corp. will attempt to follow SpaceX to the station’s door -- by launching the Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo capsule. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/private-spaceflight/new-station-freighter-poised-for-debut-flight-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Dutch Conclude Texas Hurricane 'Ike Dike' To Cost Billions

Five years after Hurricane Ike, Texas is looking into a storm surge protection barrier similar to one used in the Netherlands. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/hurricane-ike-dike-to-protect-texas-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: How Birth Order Affects Who You Are

Does the order in which you're born really affect the kind of person you grow up to be? Trace examines whether or not it has any impact at all.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/how-birth-order-affects-who-you-are-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Open Me! review – Something sesame - Lazygamer

Open Me! review – Something sesame Lazygamer Over the course of the last year or so, I've played my share of Augmented Reality (AR) games, and while I've always maintained that the technology behind the AR technology is impressive, the games just haven't tickled my fancy. I've come to accept that ...

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Could Giant Exoplanets Support Habitable Exomoons?

Massive exoplanets inside stellar habitable zones would likely be unsuitable for life as we know it -- but what about the exomoons that are likely in tow? Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/alien-life-exoplanets/do-giant-planets-have-habitable-zones-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

'Pixel Push' Review - The Pixels Will Be Pushed, But Your Brain May Not Be - Touch Arcade

'Pixel Push' Review - The Pixels Will Be Pushed, But Your Brain May Not Be Touch Arcade At its core, Pixel Push isn't very far off of a sokoban/block pushing puzzle game. You're given a target image and the exact number of colored blocks needed to create it, along with some grey blocks to get in your way. You need to push the blocks into ...

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Solar Plane Pioneers Team Up with Google

Google's various online platforms, including YouTube, Google+, Google Earth and Google Glass will be used to share info with Solar Impulse supporters.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/alternative-power-sources/solar-plane-pioneers-team-up-google-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Say Hello To My Little (Robot) Friend

Need a friend? Get a tiny robot. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/apps/say-hello-to-my-little-robot-friend-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Skin Tattoo Takes Body Temperature

The ultrathin mesh electronics of this patch can provide relevant information about a person's cardiovascular health and cognitive state. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/skin-tattoo-takes-body-temperature-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

The Sun is Feeling Sleepy, Very, Very Sleepy

Noticed a lack of sun-centric headlines? Been wondering when the last solar flare was? You're not alone! Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/the-sun-is-feeling-sleepy-very-very-sleepy-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Mobile reviews: 'Where's My Water? 2', 'Heroes of Loot', more - Digital Spy UK

Mobile reviews: 'Where's My Water? 2', 'Heroes of Loot', more Digital Spy UK Each week, Digital Spy rounds up the biggest mobile gaming releases with reviews and trailers. This week's games include a free-to-play sequel to Disney's waterlogged puzzle series, a dungeon crawling adventure and recklessly tumbling down a mountain.

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American Roadtrip: Track Fall Color Changes Online

Autumn admirers can track the progress of the changing foliage using the U.S. Forest Service's Fall Colors 2013 website. Then use Roadtripper's map to plan ahead for a fall excursion. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/follow-fall-online-and-ready-a-roadtrip-130917.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Mobile reviews: 'Where's My Water? 2', 'Heroes of Loot', more - Digital Spy

Mobile reviews: 'Where's My Water? 2', 'Heroes of Loot', more Digital Spy Each week, Digital Spy rounds up the biggest mobile gaming releases with reviews and trailers. This week's games include a free-to-play sequel to Disney's waterlogged puzzle series, a dungeon crawling adventure and recklessly tumbling down a mountain.

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