Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Oct 15, 2013)

Triple Treat 3



Find a rhyme for each word below so you end up with a familiar three-word phrase in the form "__, __, and __". Number 7 is in the form "___, ___, or ___".



Example:

Clue = "Cook, Wine, Drinker"

Answer = "Hook, Line, and Sinker"



1. Palm, Pool, Protected

2. Deer, Chose, Goat

3. Life, Stork, Prune

4. Bomb, Click, Scary

5. Pup, Cup, Convey

6. Smell, Took, Sandal

7. Spin, Clues, Law





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Oct 15, 2013)

Celebrity Challenge - Movie Edition

The names we often know celebrities by are not their birth names. Movie stars, singers, and even presidents have changed their birth names when they became well known. The information contained in this quiz are hints, not actual facts. The names, however, have not been changed to protect the innocent. How well do you know your celebrities?



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Stress : Unknown Stress

If you ask someone why they feel stressed, they may not be able to point to a specific reason. This is because stress often comes from a source that the sufferer may not fully understand. If you have an easily identified source of stress, you are lucky (try to get rid of it). Most people cannot figure out why they feel stressed.



Stress comes in three flavors: physical, emotional, and behavioral. A physical stress might be an injury, an annoying sound or an uncomfortable chair. Emotional stress includes things like fighting with a friend, or the death of a loved one. Behavioral stress might come from alcohol, caffeine, or poor sleep.



Looking at these areas and taking a step back to look at the bigger picture may help someone understand where their stress is coming from. For example, someone who feels tense all the time may not realize that it's because of poor sleep due to noisy neighbors (behavioral and physical stress). A good pair of earplugs may make all the difference in the world! Try examining the various parts of your life to see if you can find something that might be causing stress. Experiment to see if eliminating the stressor makes you feel better.

Memory : Remembering Times

The Phonetic Mnemonic System can be used to remember times as well as dates. Suppose that you have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday at 9:00am. Wednesday is the 3rd day of the week, so 3 and 9 make the word 'mop.' Create a visualization of your doctor with a mop, and you will be able to remember your appointment. Here are a few more times to help you practice:



Sunday 2:00 = 7 2 = can

Monday 8:30 = 1 83 = dove ham

Tuesday 4:39 = 2 439 = honey ramp

Thursday 3:00 = ? (Try this one yourself!)

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Libertine

lib-er-tine



noun :: A person who is unrestrained by convention or morality; specifically one leading a dissolute life. A freethinker.



"In his youth he had been a dissolute libertine, but was converted by Mother Ann herself, and had partaken of the wild fanaticism of the early Shakers." --Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Dying Star Says 'Cheers' With Toby Jug Nebula

No, it's not a comedy-sized tankard discarded into orbit by a careless space station astronaut -- it's a beautiful nebula that resembles a giant jug with a handle.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/dying-star-says-cheers-with-toby-jug-nebula-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

'Puzzle and Dragons' Guide - Spend As Little Real Money As Possible - Touch Arcade

Touch Arcade

'Puzzle and Dragons' Guide - Spend As Little Real Money As Possible Touch Arcade Puzzle & Dragons is a huge game with a ton of deep mechanics, both in the preparation phase of play and in the actual execution. Making a complete guide is well beyond the scope of one article, so I'm going to do something of a beginner's guide here.

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The Government's Shut Down, the Flu Virus Isn't

Without real-time vigilance by the CDC, the flu season has the potential to be disastrous.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/health/government-shutdown-could-worsen-flu-season-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Can You Spot a Fake Smile?

The difference in the meaning of a genuine smile and a fake smile is vast. Trace tells us what to look for when we think someone might just be putting on a show.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/can-you-spot-a-fake-smile-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Young Apes Develop Empathy Like Human Kids

The bonobo, a great ape, shows parallel emotional development to humans, new research finds.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/young-apes-develop-empathy-like-human-kids-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: We're Close to Harnessing Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear fusion is AMAZING. It's set to revolutionize the way we power almost everything on the planet. And scientists are closer than ever to achieving a sustained fusion reaction. Trace tells us just how close these pioneering scientists really are.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/videos/were-close-to-harnessing-nuclear-fusion-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: When Do We Pick Up on Sarcasm?

Sarcasm is one of those forms of humor you either appreciate or you're just bugged by. And as children develop their language and social skills, a lot can be gleaned from their ability to recognize sarcasm. Anthony has more.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/when-do-we-pick-up-on-sarcasm-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

How to Give Prosthetic Hands Touch Sense

Computer-generated signals might give prosthetics a human touch. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/how-to-give-prosthetic-hands-touch-sense-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Spaceship Earth: We Are Interstellar Travellers

Living deep inside our planet's protective biosphere, it sometimes takes some beautiful cosmic events to make us realize that we are orbiting the sun as the sun orbits the galactic core at breakneck speeds.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/spaceship-earth-we-are-interstellar-travelers-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Did Humans Arrive in Americas 30,000 Years Ago?

Cave art depicting early Americans’ sex lives suggests people inhabited Americas 18,000 years earlier than believed.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/did-humans-arrive-in-americas-30000-years-ago-131014#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Nobel Prizes: Who Won and Who Got Snubbed

The 2013 Nobel Prizes have been announced. This year's prizes went to people doing amazing work, but not everyone can win. Trace looks at who won, who was snubbed, and which deserving scientists from the past never took home a medal.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/videos/nobel-prizes-who-won-and-who-got-snubbed-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

'Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign' Review - Match-3 RPG in the Marvel Universe - Touch Arcade

Touch Arcade

'Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign' Review - Match-3 RPG in the Marvel Universe Touch Arcade Previous Puzzle Quest games relied too heavily on long, unstoppable cascades of matching jewels filling in from the top, a phenomenon that felt less like luck and more like cheating. In Dark Reign that happens less often, the enemy AI is less prescient ...

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Living Relatives of Iceman Mummy Found

The Austrian ice mummy has at least 19 living male relatives, according to a genetic study. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/living-relatives-of-iceman-mummy-found-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Lee Billings' Five Billion Years of Solitude (Review)

Lee Billing' new book captures the excitement and humanity behind the search for exoplanets. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/lee-billings-five-billion-years-of-solitude-review-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Smartphone's Motion Sensor Is Unique; Can ID You

First it was microphones and web cams -- now the accelerometers in your phone can be hacked, too. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/smartphones-motion-sensor-is-unique-can-id-you-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Dogs Have Feelings, Too

Dog owners have been saying it for years: "Dogs are really just four-legged, furry humans." And now science backs it up! Researchers trained dogs to lay still in an FMRI machine and what they found is sure to make you go "awwwwww."



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/videos/dogs-have-feelings-too-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

US Parks Accidentally Fertilized By Air Pollution

America's national parks receive harmful, accidental fertilization from air pollution. A recent study identified how this unwanted dose of nitrogen nutrients harms plants and disrupts aquatic environments in 38 U.S. national parks. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/u-s-parks-accidentally-fertilized-by-air-pollution-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews: Is Sex in Space Still Just a Fantasy?

We're revisiting sex in space. This time: What would happen if a woman got pregnant in space? Is it even possible?



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/videos/is-sex-in-space-still-just-a-fantasy-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

At Robotic Petting Zoo, 'Animals' Touch Back

A glowing, tentacled creature learns how to connect with visitors at this truly interactive habitat. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/robotics/at-robotic-petting-zoo-animals-touch-back-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Columbus May Not Have Been First to America

Columbus may not have been the first to America. Learn more about Columbus not being the first to America in this article.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/us-history/columbus-cabot-new-world-discovery-120503.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

After Columbus: Native American Traditions Alive Today

Despite 500 years separating the modern age with the pre-Columbian era, some Native American traditions are still alive today.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/after-columbus-native-american-traditions-alive-today-20131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

'Cyclops' Sub to Advance Deep Sea Exploration

A manned submersible named Cyclops is being built to dive nearly 2 miles (3 kilometers) below the ocean's surface, deeper than most existing subs.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/oceans/cyclops-sub-to-advance-deep-sea-exploration-131014.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

10 Good Techs Turned Bad

Technologies that can improve lives can also take them away.



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DNews Stormtracker

Catch the latest weather updates around the United States and breaking weather news of the world.



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Top 10 Evolutionary Tricks for Pollinators

Flowers often need reproductive help from birds and bees, not to mention bats, moths, lizards and primates.



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