Monday, 14 October 2013

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.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/10-good-techs-turned-bad-131012.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

DNews Stormtracker

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



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/weather-extreme-events/hurricanes-tornadoes-storm-tracker-stormchasers.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Top 10 Evolutionary Tricks for Pollinators

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



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/top-10-evolutionary-tricks-for-pollinators-131011.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Sunday, 13 October 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Oct 14, 2013)

Robs His Sleep



It prods a man's hand, and it robs him of sleep,

It makes him climb mountains and travel the deep,

It makes him go wander down deep in a cave,

and do almost anything stupid or brave,

The longer denied the greater it grows,

It makes a man learn 'till he thinks that he knows.





Check Braingle.com for the answer.

Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Oct 14, 2013)

Song: "We Will Rock You"

Released in 1977, "We Will Rock You" has become a common anthem, along with its "brother" song, "We are the Champions".



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com