Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 19, 2013)

Curtail N



When you curtail a word, you remove the last letter and still have a valid word. You will be given clues for the two words, longer word first.

Example: Begin -> Heavenly body

Answer: The words are Start and Star.



1. Fragmented; torn -> Lacking funds

2. Place of shelter; a refuge -> Possess; own

3. Community; village -> Pull behind

4. Paradise -> Throw with effort

5. Grass -> Set of rules imposed by an authority

6. Chess piece -> Clawed animal foot

7. Bedding, tablecloth -> A mark longer than it is wide

8. Baker's number -> Sleep lightly





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 19, 2013)

Violet Hill

How well do you know this song by Coldplay?



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Stress : Relax the Jaw

When people are under stress they often clench their teeth. This can lead to tight jaw muscles. This tightness can then spread to other muscles in the head and neck and may even contribute to back pain and tension headaches. The following stretching and massage exercise will help eliminate the problem at the source.



First, open your mouth as wide as it will go to get a good stretch of the jaw muscles. Do this a few times. Now, try to open your mouth again, but use your hand to give some resistance. You should feel your jaw muscles trying hard to open your mouth against the force from your hand. Maintain this pressure for at least thirty seconds and repeat a few times. This may help teach your jaw to stop clenching. Now, take your two fingers and find the small indentation at the back of the jaw muscle near the ears. Push on either side until you feel a slight pain and massage the muscle a little bit. This will help relax the tension that is already there.

Memory : Concussion

A concussion is a mild brain injury that can cause temporary memory impairment. A concussion happens when the head receives a hard impact that cannot be absorbed via the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain. When the brain slams into the skull, it can become damaged. The sudden acceleration can also tear the fragile axons throughout the brain.



A concussion can cause temporary unconsciousness, confusion, amnesia and other mental disturbances. Typically, symptoms go away after a few hours to a few days, but some severe concussions can cause permanent impairments such as headaches, sensitivity to light or sound, memory problems, dizziness, depression and anxiety.



The best way to protect yourself from getting a concussion is to wear a proper helmet when participating in any activity that might result in a blow to the head (football, biking, skateboarding, skiing, hockey, etc). Some of the worst concussions happen during car accidents, so be sure to wear your seatbelt and drive safely. You should avoid activities such as boxing, which involve repeated blows to the head. Studies show that multiple concussions can lead to dementia and other memory problems later in life.

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Deracinate

de-rac-i-nate



verb :: To uproot.



"Building the Three Gorges Dam would deracinate many families who lived in the valley."

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Mount Zion 'Mansion' to Shed Light on Jesus' Era

Dig leaders think the building and its contents could shed light on the wealthy class of Jerusalem during Jesus' day.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/mount-zion-mansion-may-hold-clues-to-jesus-jerusalem-130918.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Lens Changes Focus Like a Human Eye

A lens that can change focus and see wide angles combines the best features of human and insect eyes. Continue reading →



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DNews: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on the Rise

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Rocket Blasts Off With New Station Cargo Ship

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DNews: Animals That See in Slow Motion

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Vermont Flood Experts Aid Colorado Recovery

Vermonters who led the state after Irene are helping Colorado with the flood recovery efforts. Continue reading →



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Self-Aware iPhone Adjusts Based on Locale, More

A new patent describes sensor-based features that adjust a phone according to location, weather and more.



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Fire-Breathing Dragon Sets a World Record

Guinness World Records knights Tradinno, a three-story tall, 51-foot long robotic dragon with a 40-foot wingspan. Continue reading →



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CSI Fossils: Ancient Killers Caught in the Act

Fossil evidence provides clues into cold cases that are millions of years old.



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DNews: Is Anorexia in Your Genes?

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Stephen Hawking Endorses Right to Assisted Suicide

Physicist Stephen Hawking says he thinks terminally ill patients should have access to assisted suicide, as long as there are checks to prevent abuse.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/stephen-hawking-endorses-assisted-suicide-130918.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Hubble: Galaxy Cluster is Stuffed with Globular Clusters

The depths of the famous Abell 1689 galaxy cluster has been studied by the Hubble Space Telescope, revealing the faint light of 10,000 previously undiscovered globular clusters.



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DNews: How Playing GTA5 Affects Your Brain

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Robotic Snakes Could Invade Mars (For Science)

Could the next generation of robotic Mars explorer come in the form of a... snake? Continue reading →



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10 Worst Epidemics

Infectious diseases have inflicted a great deal of damage throughout the centuries, decimating entire populations. Here are some of the worst mankind has ever seen.



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'Dead' Zombie Comet Gets Reanimated

A recent discovery reads like a Monty Python comedy sketch: bringing out a dead comet that was actually not dead.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/asteroids-meteors-meteorites/near-earth-asteroid-comet-don-quixote-130918.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Baby Ocean Premature: Giant Magma Blob a Puzzle

A look deep beneath the Afar Rift reveals the birth announcements of a new ocean may be premature.



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