The same held true with subsequent experiments. While participants predicted that answering a question from a stranger like, “What is one of the more embarrassing moments in your life?” would make them feel extremely awkward and uncomfortable, the opposite turned… Read More ›
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March with midwives
In the last month thousands of midwives have come together to organise a grassroots day of action over the crisis in maternity services. Midwives are taking action over the devastating under-staffing and under-resourcing that have stretched workers to breaking point… Read More ›
The Razer Zephyr Wearable Air Purifier
The box says the Zephyr uses “99% BFE Tested N95 Grade Filters”—BFE is Bacterial Filtration Efficiency. That’s not the same as Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE), and those standards are tested differently. Razer told us that it worked with a company… Read More ›
Daydreaming and distraction are normal
Mind-wandering is often viewed as a mark of unproductivity, lack of control, even laziness. But in a healthy mind it’s normal, helping the brain quietly cogitate on experiences and plan next moves. Einstein is said to have come up with… Read More ›
When two hearts become one
In the end, they discovered that the longer that couples had been together, the more likely they were to have their heart rates sync on a daily basis. In other words, if one member of the household had an increase… Read More ›
Withings ScanWatch review
While it has the good looks of a classic watch, it has the ability to serve as a clinically validated electrocardiogram, capture blood oxygen measurements, measure breathing frequency while sleeping, track your heart rate, and more, all while lasting about… Read More ›
It is a three dose vaccine
The above was tweeted here and it highlights that we basically need a three dose vaccine to get through the Winter. Call it a booster if you like, but the red lines tell you everything you need to know.
Unexpected Truth
Jordan Peterson is a Canadian professor of psychology, clinical psychologist, YouTube personality, and author. Jordan Peterson began to receive widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues, often described as conservative. Jordan Peterson’s life… Read More ›
If you’re willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy
Speaking to TalkShopLive on Wednesday (November 10), KISS frontman Gene Simmons made his opinions known regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations. Simmons said: “If you’re willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy.” He added, “I don’t care about your… Read More ›
How Luggage is Loaded Into an Airplane
Reading through the Reddit comments thread on the subject was illuminating, as people who have had this job elaborated on it. There’s a reason he limbers up in the beginning, and lays down when he can: The job is murder… Read More ›
