Monday, 2 September 2013

Did Ancient Earth-Chilling Meteor Crash Near Canada?

A meteor or comet impact near Quebec heaved a rain of hot melted rock along North America's Atlantic Coast about 12,900 years ago.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/asteroids-meteors-meteorites/earth-chilling-meteor-130903.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Diana Nyad, 64, Completes Cuba-Florida Crossing

The 64-year-old arrived on a Key West beach to realize her lifetime quest on the fifth try.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/adventure/extreme-sports/diana-nyad-completes-florida-cuba-swim-130902.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Night of the Rabbit adventure game for OS X review - TechnologyTell









Night of the Rabbit adventure game for OS X review

TechnologyTell

After receiving a magical letter and following its instructions (which serve as a great introduction to the puzzle logic the game uses throughout), Jerry meets the Marquis de Hoto, a fellow magician who also happens to be a red-eyed rabbit. Mousewood ...





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Why Do We Work Eight Hours a Day?

Making the work day manageable became a demand of the Chicago labor movement in the late 1860s.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/history/history-of-the-8-hour-work-day-120501.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Poop Gets Its Close-Up

Odorless, ancient poop attracts crowds at an unusual event in the Land of Poop, er, Enchantment. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/on-the-origin-of-feces-130902.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

When You're to Blame

Assessing responsibility can be a challenge, particularly where the law is concerned.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/human/liability-law-blame-130902.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 02, 2013)

It's E-Z!



Pick the word from List B which best completes the group of words in List A.



List A:

Eighth, _____, Height, Beau, Eulogy



List B:

Aesop

Beauty

Client

Masseur

Painter





Check Braingle.com for the answer.