Thursday, 10 October 2013

DNews: New $100 Bill Is Crazy High-Tech

The new $100 bill is finally out and loaded with enhanced security features. Guest host Annie Gaus looks at how the redesigned Benjamin will make forgery nearly impossible.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/videos/new-100-dollar-bill-is-crazy-high-tech-video.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Snarling Tasmanian Devils Arrive in USA

A quartet of snarling Tasmanian devils has just arrived at the San Diego Zoo, which is now the only zoo in the U.S. with these rambunctious endangered animals. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/animals/endangered-species/snarling-tasmanian-devils-arrive-in-the-usa-131010.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

7 Shocking Things You Can Buy with Bitcoins

Bitcoins are ideal for buying products or services that might be embarrassing or illegal.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/7-shocking-things-buy-bitcoin-131009.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Comet ISON Likely to Survive Solar Plunge

Comet ISON will likely survive its Thanksgiving Day encounter with the sun and become visible without binoculars or telescopes.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/comet-ison-likely-survive-sun-131010.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

First Evidence of Comet Striking Earth Found

A team of scientists claims to have found the first-ever definitive evidence of a comet striking Earth.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/rocks-fossils/first-evidence-of-comet-striking-earth-found-in-egypt-131010.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Riddle Stone Saga brings Picross-style number puzzles to Facebook - Inside Social Games









Riddle Stone Saga brings Picross-style number puzzles to Facebook

Inside Social Games

Ooblada's Riddle Stone Saga offers brain teasers on Facebook, as players are challenged with creating images by filling in the appropriate squares on a grid. The game is similar to Picross, as players must look at the numbers associated with each ...





http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Wednesday, 9 October 2013

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





Check Braingle.com for the answer.