Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Oct 04, 2013)

What Words #15



Below are 3 pairs of words. Find the words that fit in the middle of each pair of words to create two new words, one front-ended and one back-ended.



Example: EVER - ______ - HORN

Answer: EVER - GREEN - HORN



1. GRAND - _________ - OUT

2. QUARTER - ___________ - MIND

3. HAIR - _______________ - FIRE





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Oct 04, 2013)

Oxymorons 2

Test your knowledge of oxymorons. Oxymoron: A rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are combined.



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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Edacious

e-da-cious



adjective :: Given to eating; voracious; devouring.



"Swallowed in the depths of edacious Time." --Thomas Carlyle

Memory : Focus

As we age, our thinking slows down. This reduces our ability to processes large amounts of information and transfer it into long-term memory. This is one reason why it becomes more difficult to remember things as we get older.



One way to improve your memory is to focus your attention on one thing at a time. This reduces the amount of information that needs to be processed by your brain which allows it to process it more effectively. Focusing your attention on something doesn't have to be difficult. Turning off the television in the background and minimizing interruptions are easy steps. If you are having a conversation with someone, look at them when they talk and try to repeat what they said if it was important. Try to finish one task before you begin another one.

Stress : Type A Personality

A person with a type A personality is someone who is very driven and competitive. They are generally more assertive, impatient and always in a hurry. Type A people push themselves to the limits by multitasking and setting difficult goals and deadlines.



This term was originally coined by Dr. Meyer Friedman and Dr. Ray H. Rosenman to describe behaviors that can significantly increase the risk of heart disease and other stress related illnesses.



If you answer yes to a majority of the following questions, then you may be a type A person.



1. Do you get bothered waiting in line at a store or restaurant?

2. Do you think about other things when talking to other people?

3. Do you have a hard time falling asleep?

4. Do you get bothered by the way other people drive?

5. Do people ever tell you to calm down, chill out, or take it easy?

6. Do you grind your teeth?

7. Do you often ask people to get to the point or give you a summary of what they are talking about?

8. Do you enjoy change?



If you want to become more relaxed, you might start by practicing proper breathing. Meditation may also be helpful.

Space Beer Brewed With Lunar Dust? I'll Have a Pint!

Introducing "Celest-jewel-ale": A truly lunar-tastic beer infused with lunar meteorite dust. Why not! Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/asteroids-meteors-meteorites/space-beer-introducing-the-limited-lunar-edition-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

New 'Bigfoot' Sighting Just Latest in Series of Hoaxes

Hoaxing and fraud has always been present in alleged Bigfoot evidence, and the fakes keep coming. Continue reading →



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Manhole Covers Wirelessly Charge Cars

NYC-based startup HEVO Power is developing wireless charging stations that blend in with the streetscape.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/autos/fuel-and-alternative-fuel-technologies/manhole-covers-wirelessly-charge-cars-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Robot Faces Trigger An Emotional Choice

Do you want your future robot nurse to have a more human-like face, or would that be a little weird come bath time? Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/robotics/robot-faces-trigger-an-emotional-choice-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Artists Discover 3-D Printing

Technology intersects with art via 3-D printers.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/artists-discover-3-d-printing-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Fake Scientific Paper Fools 157 Journals

A sting operation found that 157 open-access journals accepted a ridiculous faux scientific paper authored by a fictitious biologist. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/fake-scientific-paper-fools-157-journals-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Diesel Fumes Throw Honey Bees Off the Scent

Gases released by engine combustion mask the floral odors that signify nectar-bearing flowers.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/insects/diesel-fumes-throw-honey-bees-off-the-scent-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Comet ISON

Comet ISON is rapidly approaching its potential death-dive toward the sun -- here are the top 5 facts about this enigmatic celestial object that you should know.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/top-5-comet-ison-list-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Lake That Turns Animals to Stone? Not Quite

Lake Natron in Tanzania is one of the most serene lakes in Africa, but it's also the source of some phantasmagorical photographs.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/photographer-rick-brandt-lake-natron-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Jewish Prayer Book Predates Oldest Torah Scroll

The 50-page book is 4.3 inches tall and about 4 inches wide and is written in an archaic form of Hebrew, on pages of aged parchment.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/religion/jewish-prayer-book-predates-oldest-torah-scroll-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

New Mosquito Repellents Are Better than DEET

A computer algorithm and DNA info has helped scientists find new mosquito repellants that are cheaper and much safer than DEET.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/nanotechnology/new-mosquito-repellants-better-deet-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Thousands of Turtles Killed By Longline Fishing

Sea turtles were the second most common catch on Costa Rican fishermen's longlines during the past decade. Sharks also suffered on the hooks. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/turtles-2-catch-by-costa-rican-fishermen-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Robot Targets Jellyfish And Shreds Them

A robotic swarm developed in South Korea exterminates problematic jellyfish. Continue reading →



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Parasite Brainwashes Mice to Not Fear Cats

A parasite linked to suicidal behavior and schizophrenia in humans is now causing some mice to become super confident around cats. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/some-mice-are-permanently-fearless-around-cats-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Watch Animalist, a New Discovery Digital Network

Animalist, the new Discovery Digital Network, celebrates the incredible connection between us and all animals. It's the new home for the most surprising, exciting animal content anywhere.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/videos/watch-animalist-a-new-discovery-digital-network-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

7 Insects You'll Be Eating in the Future

A growing number of experts claim that people will soon have no choice but to consume insects.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/eating-insects-bugs-entomophagy-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Something Congress Could Agree On: Helium

The House unanimously passed H.R. 527, the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 -- one of its last acts before the gears of government ground to a halt.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/something-congress-finally-agreed-on-helium-131003.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1