Today’s Daily Brain Teaser (Aug 11, 2015)

Why, Skid Mark, Why?

After recent events, Question Mark is annoyed with his brother, Skid Mark. Skid thought it would be funny to hide Question’s wallet. He told Question that he would get it back if he finds it. So, first off, Skid laid five colored keys in a row. One of them is a key to a room where Skid is hiding Question’s wallet. Using the clues, can you determine the order of the keys and which is the right key?

Red: This key is somewhere to the left of the key to the door.

Blue: This key is not at one of the ends.

Green: This key is three spaces away from the key to the door (2 between).

Yellow: This key is next to the key to the door.

Orange: This key is in the middle.

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Today’s Daily Trivia Quiz (Aug 11, 2015)

Men in Song
Plenty of women have songs written about them, but how much do you know about these songs that feature men’s names?

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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Misanthrope

mis-an-thrope

noun :: One who hates or mistrusts humankind.

“Like a plethoric burning martyr, or a self-consuming misanthrope, once ignited, the whale supplies his own fuel and burns by his own body.” –Melville, Herman

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Stress : Autogenic Relaxation

Stress can cause all sorts of problems for us in our daily lives. Not the least of which is a decreased ability to think productively and creatively. Autogenic relaxation works by influencing the autonomic nervous system through self-suggestion. The goal is to learn how to relax your limbs, heart and breathing.

Start by sitting in a comfortable position in a quiet place. Concentrate on your legs and arms. Feel them getting heavy. Repeat to yourself over and over, “My arms are getting heavy. My legs are getting heavy.”

Now feel your arms and legs getting warmer. Repeat to yourself, “My arms are getting warm. My legs are getting warm.” Try to really feel them getting warmer.

Now, concentrate on your pulse. Feel it beating calmly. Repeat to yourself over and over, “My heart rate is calm and regular.”

Now, focus on your breathing. Take deep and regular breaths. Repeat, “My breathing is calm and regular.”

Focus on your abdomen and feel it getting warmer. Repeat, “My abdomen is feeling warmer.”

Lastly, pay attention to your forehead. Feel it getting cooler. Repeat to yourself, “My forehead is pleasantly cool.”

Repeat as many times as you desire. A feeling of peacefulness and relaxation should come over you as you progress through this exercise.

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Memory : Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is caused by the loss of neurons in the part of the brain that produces dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical that helps coordinate muscle movement and memory formation. In addition to the muscle tremors that most people associate with Parkinson’s disease, visual memory is often affected as well. Depression, dementia and general memory loss can also occur in patients with the disease.

The cause of Parkinson’s disease is not entirely understood, but the prevalent theory is that genetic factors combined with certain toxins can be a trigger. Studies have found that people exposed to pesticides and other agricultural chemicals have a higher risk of developing the disease. Head trauma can also play a small roll.

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South African scientists have discovered that 400-year-old tobacco…

South African scientists have discovered that 400-year-old tobacco pipes excavated from the garden of William Shakespeare contained cannabis, suggesting the playwright might have written some of his famous works while high.

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In 2013 a Swedish man broke out of prison one day before…

In 2013 a Swedish man broke out of prison one day before his release in order to see a dentist.

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In the 1950’s, TV shows were not allowed to use the word…

In the 1950’s, TV shows were not allowed to use the word “pregnant” as it was considered indecent.

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A boy was allowed to change his own name when he was 8 years…

A boy was allowed to change his own name when he was 8 years old. Today, he is Dr. Loki Skylizard.

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You pay to have your star on the walk of fame in Hollywood…

You pay to have your star on the walk of fame in Hollywood. $30,000 to be precise.

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Find the Hidden Horse Rider Optical Illusion

Monday morning – rise and shine! It’s the start of a new work week for many of us, so it’s time to shake off the weekend and and put our noses to the grindstone again. I figured that a clever little puzzle illusion would (hopefully) help get your brain working again this morning.

So, let’s jump right to it, shall we? Can you see the hidden horse rider in this puzzling optical illusion?

Don’t scroll down just yet, or you’ll see the solution early!

This is definitely a clever little drawing! I’m not entirely sure where this hidden horse rider came from originally, but I’m pretty sure it’s some sort of vintage card. At one point in time, optical illusions like these were rather popular. They were used as a source of amusement s well as marketing tools. While optical illusions haven’t completely disappeared from marketing, they aren’t seen as often today. Too bad too, because most people don’t exercise their brain enough these days!

Anyway, back to the hidden horse rider optical illusion…

Have you found him yet? If you don’t see it right away, don’t feel bad. It took me a few moments too. I can tell you that the hidden horse rider really isn’t where you’d expect him to be. Well, at least he isn’t where you’d want any horse rider to be!

Are you ready for a solution yet? I’ve highlighted the hidden horse rider in green below…

Apparently, this hidden rider has fallen off of his horse and and under the forelegs of his trusty steed. Definitely not the best place to be!

What did you think of this vintage hidden horse rider optical illusion? Make sure you rate it below! And if you want to see a more modern version of clever marketing optical illusions, be sure to head over and check out this awesome Buenos Aires Zoo marketing campaign!

 

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We are here! Right up these stairs…

Photo courtesy of Rick Kraus.
Spotted in Thailand (shirt from Indonesia).

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Historical Events for 10th August 2015

1675 – King Charles II and John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
1835 – Mob of whites and oxen pulled black school to a swamp out of Canaan NH
1877 – Big Hole River: Col John Gibbon murders Nez-Perce indians
1887 – Excursion train crashes killing 101. (Chatsworth, Illinois)
1900 – 1st Davis Cup: USA beats British Isles at Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, Massachusetts (3-0)
1911 – Parliament Act reduces power of UK’s House of Lords
1926 – Italian-Spanish peace treaty signed
1962 – USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
1991 – “A Little Night Music” closes at New York State NYC after 7 perfs
1998 – The Royal Proclamation of HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah as the Crown Prince of Brunei.

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