Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Oct 02, 2013)

Candy Challenge I



There are 4 clues below. Each clue is related to a type of candy. You have to try to figure out what each candy is. Good luck!





1. The average worker loves this day.



2. When actors or actresses get a little break.



3. Think of the 4th planet from the sun.



4. Also referred to as 'geeks'.





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Oct 02, 2013)

Romance Languages

Romance languages are the languages that evolved from Vulgar Latin, which the lower class spoke. Because of the extent of the Roman Empire and European imperialism, Romance languages have spread throughout Europe and the world.



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Pantechnicon

Pan-tech-ni-con



noun :: A depository or place where all sorts of manufactured articles are collected for sale.



Sealed packing-cases went north and east and west to various pantechnicons, and the engines were boxed with peculiar care." --Wells, H.G.

Creativity : Number Exercises II

These number exercises will help improve your concentration and mental endurance.



1. Recite all the numbers between 1 and 100 that contain the digit 7. (7, 17, 27...)

2. Count down from 200 by 4s. (200, 196, 192...)

3. Recite the numbers counting up by 4s and by 5s (4-5, 8-10, 12-15...)

4. Start with 2 and start doubling it in your head. See how far you can get. (2, 4, 8, 16, 32...)



Feel free to modify these exercises and practice them to increase your ability.

Stone Age Bow and Arrows Uncovered in Norway

A Neolithic bow and arrows were recently unearthed when a snow patch that had remained untouched for thousands of years melted.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/melting-snow-reveals-ancient-bow-arrows-in-norway-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Flowers May Have Existed When First Dinosaur Was Born

Scientists unearth ancient pollen grains that suggest plants arrived 100 million years earlier than previously thought.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/flowers-may-have-existed-when-dinos-were-born-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Exoplanet Forecast: Cloudy, With Chance of Maelstrom

Through the combined power of two NASA space telescopes, the clouds hanging high in an alien atmosphere have been mapped for the first time. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/alien-life-exoplanets/exoplanet-forecast-cloudy-with-chance-of-maelstrom-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

They Closed What? 10 Government Closings That Hurt Science

As Oct. 1, 2013 ushered in a shutdown of the U.S. government, these science-oriented institutions weren't spared.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/us-history/10-things-closed-during-the-government-shutdown-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Zoo, Park Animals May Benefit From Shutdown

Animals in federally funded zoos and parks have just received an open-ended vacation from human tourist crowds.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/zoo-animals/how-animals-benefit-from-shutdown-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

SpaceX Want Rockets That Fly Themselves Home

SpaceX founder Elon Musk had much to cheer about after the debut flight of the firm’s upgraded Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, but it was the booster’s fall back to Earth that got him most excited.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/private-spaceflight/spacex-rockets-return-launch-falcon-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Emergency Response Robots Battle For Honors

Bomb threats, fires and tough terrain are no match for the rescue robots that competed in euRathlon's mock disaster scenarios. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/robotics/emergency-response-robots-battle-for-honors-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Hacking Bacteria To Do Our Bidding: Photos

When programmed in certain ways, bacteria can store data, clean dangerous waste, produce film-like images and even make renewable fuel.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/nanotechnology/hacking-bacteria-our-bidding-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Smartest Aliens May Live Around Red Dwarf Stars

As sun-like stars age, they will force the habitable zone outward, cooking previously life-giving orbits, like Earth's -- ancient red dwarf stars, however, remain stable for much longer, perhaps nurturing vastly more intelligent life. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/alien-life-exoplanets/smartest-aliens-may-live-around-red-dwarf-stars-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Antarctica's Salt-Loving Microbes Swap DNA

Microbes living in Antarctica's saltiest lake swap huge chunks of genetic material as a means of surviving their harsh environment.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/antarctica-lake-microbes-swap-dna.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Ancient Kingdom Discovered Beneath Mound in Iraq

In the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq archaeologists have discovered an ancient city called Idu, hidden beneath a mound.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/ancient-kingdom-found-in-iraq-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

8 Places Humans and Wild Animals Clash

Expanding cities can swallow biodiversity hotspots and other important protected natural areas.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/urban-jungles-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Can Intelligence Really Be Measured?

Defining intelligence -- and genius -- has perplexed scientists for centuries.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/life/can-intelligence-really-be-measured-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Galaxy Gear Watch's Time Has Not Yet Come

If you've been hoping to make a phone call from a watch, your wait is over. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/galaxy-gear-watchs-time-has-not-yet-come-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Global Warming Eats Sandy Beaches

Sea level rise is set take bites out of shorelines around the world. But there is a lot that can be done to minimize the damage and the costs.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/global-warming/global-warming-eats-sandy-beaches-131001.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1