Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Oct 10, 2013)

Similar Spelling #2



In this teaser you have been given two (2) clues in each line. Each answer to the clue comprises six (6) letters. Each 6-letter word differs by only one (1) letter, which I have given you. Your task is to discover the answers to the clues provided. The order of the letters do not change.



Example:



Remove _ _ _ I _ _ / _ _ _ U _ _ Justify



Answer:



E X C (I) S E / E X C (U) S E



1. Pliant _ _ _ _ _ E / _ _ _ _ _ Y Stash



2. Inundate _ _ _ _ G _ / _ _ _ _ X _ Elegant



3. Expenditure P _ _ _ _ _ / L _ _ _ _ _ Spread



4. Chevron _ _ _ _ P _ / _ _ _ _ K _ Hit





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Oct 10, 2013)

"Concrete Angel"

How well do you know this song?



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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Denouement

de-noue-ment



noun :: The unraveling or discovery of a plot; the catastrophe, especially of a drama or a romance.



noun :: The solution of a mystery; issue; outcome.



"But with the denouement of the scene he threw off all restraint, and laughed aloud." --Dumas, Alexandre

Memory : Green Tea

There are many recent studies that show that drinking green tea may have beneficial affects on the brain. Green tea contains a bioflavonoid called catechin, which is a powerful antioxidants that can help prevent damage to the brain caused by free radicals. This damage can lead to problems such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.



Green tea is also one of a handful of substances that can reduce levels of nitric oxide in the brain. Nitric oxide is an important neurotransmitter that contributes to memory formation, but too much nitric oxide can cause certain neurodegenerative disorders.



Some research even indicates that green tea may protect against Parkinson's disease by cleaning up excess iron in the nervous system.



Other studies have suggested that the antioxidant characteristics of green tea may also help to prevent against certain types of cancers, heart problems, high cholesterol and hypertension.



Black teas contain most of the beneficial elements of green tea, but to a lesser extent depending on how the tea is processed. For people sensitive to caffeine, there are many decaffeinated brands on the market that preserve the positive properties of the tea.

Creativity : Alternate Solutions III

Earlier, we talked about how thinking about alternate solutions to a problem can help find creative solutions. Here's an exercise to help you practice this technique.



Imagine that you are a detective. Try to come with at least 10 different possible causes of the following situations:



1. You return to your car to see the windshield broken and an apple sitting on the seat.

2. You pass a man on the street that is wearing two different shoes.

3. A perfectly healthy tree has fallen over.

4. A pile of precariously stacked stones is discovered in the park.

Mummified Head May Not Belong to King Henry IV

A mummified head identified three years ago as that of French king Henry IV may not belong to him, according to a new study.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/mummified-head-may-not-belong-to-king-henry-iv-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

[New Game] Blackbar Is A Fascinating Word Puzzle Set In A Dystopian Future ... - Android Police

[New Game] Blackbar Is A Fascinating Word Puzzle Set In A Dystopian Future ... Android Police Fans of dystopian stories in the vein of 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 will want to take note of a new arrival in Google Play. Blackbar is a word puzzle that has you decipher letters sent to you by a friend after they've been filtered through the insidious ...

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Scalia and Satan: Why Do People Believe in the Devil?

Supreme Court Justice Scalia believes in Satan. And he's not alone. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/scalia-and-satan-why-do-people-still-believe-in-the-devil-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Is Creativity Learned or Inherited?

We inherit eye and skin color, but what about things like creativity or musical talent? Is creativity something we're born with, or something we learn? Guest host Annie Gaus goes in search of answers.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/is-creativity-learned-or-inherited-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Why 'Gravity' Doesn't Suck

Alfonso Cuarón's creation is one of those rare science fiction flicks that doesn't suck. Actually, it does far better than that; it's one of those very rare movies that finds the humanity beneath our urge to explore outer space. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/why-gravity-doesnt-suck-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

A Quarter of U.S. Dogs and Cats are Overweight

Few owners of overweight or obese pets realize their beloved pooches and cats need a diet.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/pets/1-in-4-us-dogs-and-cats-are-overweight-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Will Mystery Anomaly Mess With Today's Juno Flyby?

NASA's Jupiter mission is about to buzz Earth for a valuable gravity assist for its epic journey to the gas giant -- will the mysterious "flyby anomaly" strike again? Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/will-anomaly-mystery-affect-todays-juno-flyby-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Octopi Have a Brain in Every Tentacle

An octopus has perhaps the most complicated brain in the entire animal kingdom. Trace explains what's so cool about it, and how its brain allows an octopus to be such an awesome creature.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/videos/octopi-have-a-brain-in-every-tentacle-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Smart Smoke Alarm Is A Hot Commodity

Wi-Fi capabilities, motion detection and an array of sensors bring the stodgy smoke detector into the 21st Century. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/smart-smoke-alarm-is-a-hot-commodity-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Hyundai's Zombie Killing Car Slays Undead

Knife blades, an automatic crossbow and razor-wired windows are only a fraction of the weapons attached to the new Zombie Survival Machine. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/autos/future-of-transportation/hyundai-zombie-killing-car-slays-undead-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Fukushima Workers Doused with Radioactive Water

Six workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant were doused with radioactive water from a desalination system Wednesday.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/fukushima-workers-doused-with-radioactive-water-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Sound Gives Objects A Human Touch

Sound waves allow ordinary objects to detect how they being handled and could be used to control them. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/sound-gives-objects-a-human-touch-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Nobel for Trio Who Took Chemistry to Cyberspace

Three were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work in creating complex computer programs used to display intricate models of molecules.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/nobel-for-trio-who-took-chemistry-to-cyberspace-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Cuttable Printed Sensor Makes Everything Interactive

This multi-touch sensor sheets can be cuts into custom shapes and used to give sound and light to paper crafts. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/cuttable-printed-sensor-makes-everything-interactive-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Migrating Birds Fly Nonstop for 6 Months

The alpine swift glides and flaps throughout its entire migration across the Sahara Desert and sub-Saharan West Africa.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/migrating-birds-fly-nonstop-for-six-months-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Top Eight Puzzle Mobile Games - MMORPG News

Top Eight Puzzle Mobile Games MMORPG News Want to solve your favorite puzzles on-the-go? we've pulled together a list of free puzzle games for iphone, ipad and android that won't cost you a cent. Don't miss out on them. #1. 4 Pics 1 Song · 4 Pics 1 Song gives you the pictures, you guess the song!

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Pandemic, The Cave, Transport Tycoon, NBA 2K14, and Puzzle Quest: Dark ... - Macgasm

Pandemic, The Cave, Transport Tycoon, NBA 2K14, and Puzzle Quest: Dark ... Macgasm You choose three of seven characters all with their own unique stories and explore a talking cave full of puzzles and the objects the characters' most desire. The game has a unique design where there are four static levels, and three levels that are ...

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Animals and Bugs That Look Like Flowers: Photos

Take care when bending down to sniff flowers -- some could actually be an animal or insect.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/insects/animals-and-bugs-that-look-like-flowers-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Shutdown Cancels US Antarctic Research Program

The National Science Foundation announced it was canceling the U.S. Antarctic research program for this year because of the government shutdown.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/shutdown-cancels-antarctic-research-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Trickster Exoplanets May 'Fake' Life Signatures

In the quest for life beyond Earth, a planet with oxygen in its atmosphere is considered holy grail. But appearances can be deceiving.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/alien-life-exoplanets/trickster-exoplanets-fake-life-signatures-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Washington Standoff: Why It's Stuck

People with extreme political views are most likely to think their beliefs are better than everyone else's.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/psychology/washington-standoff-why-its-stuck-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

World's Largest Wave Machine Planned

The world's the largest artificial wave machine in surfing history is planned for construction in the United States. Continue reading →



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