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How Marijuana Affects A Spider’s Ability To Spin A Web
Before I tell you about a cruel experiment done with spiders, I want you to know that I don't condone this or any cruelty to animals, even if they are pesky spiders.
Many years ago, NASA performed an experiment where they wanted to test the effects of certain drugs on the behavior of living thing ...
The Smartest Animal I’ve Ever Seen
Everything that I'm about to write is based on the assumption that the video below is real. It's so nuts to me that an octopus could do this, so I have to consider the fact that it's fake; however, for right now, I will assume it's for real.
So, we all get it that animals are smart, right? Afte ...
The Tunnel People: Could You Live Like This?
As many of you know, I work very closely with the homeless community in Atlanta. I became passionate about this work several years ago when I realized that during the months of November and December, especially around the holidays, there are always tons of volunteers and people willing to donate fo ...
Want A Unique Wedding? Say “I Do” In A Shark Tank!
I have an officemate who is getting married next year. Today we were discussing the theme, and the things she still needs to get done before her special day. Having organized a lot of events over a span of six years, I can say that it is the type of event that is detail oriented. The bride-to-be ...
McDonald’s Happy Meals Just Got A Lot Less Happy
For a long time now we've seen the news about McDonald's food, and it's usually not pretty. We've always seen reports that fast food is tied to obesity, but it seems like there has been a specific attack on McDonald's in the past year.
Most recently, it has been reports on countless blogs about ...
Our Dirty Little Secret: We Don’t Shower Every Day!
I don't know if it's like this in every country, but here in the States, admitting you haven't taken a shower is like admitting you've cheated on your wife. People here take their showers very seriously, or so I thought.
I remember reading an article about a year ago that said Matthew McConaughe ...
Bike Garden: Try Stealing These Bikes!
I seem to have started all my articles with a question lately, and that's really not intentional. It's more of a way to make sure the reader is in the mindset of what the article is about. Unfortunately, this time is no exception to the rule that has occurred. So have you ever had your bike stole ...
Go Out In Style: The Mercedes-Benz Coffin
Here in the States, most of the time death is associated with a lot of sadness. Many people still wear black to funerals, and there is a lot of crying and mourning. However, it's not like that in all countries. Surprisingly, in many places, death is viewed as an event to celebrate someone's life ...
Signs of Life: What Makes You Feel Alive?
What makes you feel alive in your life? What are those things that make your heart beat fast and let you know that you are actually alive? Those moments when we wake up from the monotonous parts of our day and breathe a little deeper knowing that this is our life and we only get to live each day o ...
Beware Criminals: McDonald’s Will Spray You With DNA!
This is awesome! I don't know much about DNA technology, but what I do know is that if a thief leaves a trace of DNA, he's totally busted. Of course, I learned that from watching CSI: Miami, which is surprisingly educational.
Well, McDonald's is banking on the fact that most criminals agree wit ...
Now There Are Silly Bandz For Geeks!
When I was in the U.S. last July, before visiting Chicago, we dropped by Tucson to visit with my aunts, uncles and cousins. It was a family reunion since I have not seen them in years. While having dinner at a cousin's house, my cousin's girlfriend asked one of our nieces where she got her colorfu ...
Luxurious Life: 10 Foods & Drinks Made With Real Gold
According to the magazines, the food craze right now is all about adding edible gold to our foods and drinks. It sounds like a good idea to me! After all, there's nothing wrong with wanting to feel as luxurious on the inside as the outside.
That is, of course, if you are willing to digest gold. ...
The X-Ray Dress: Show Off Your Awesome Organs!
Clothes are one of the main ingredients for our survival and have been so for thousands of years. They may not have always been as fashionable as they are now (or at least so we think), but nevertheless we've pretty much always worn some kind of clothes to keep us warm through the rain, snow and wi ...
20 Unusual Foods-On-A-Stick
Doesn't it seem like everything comes on a stick these days? I'm not sure if it's a food trend or if I'm just now noticing it, but foods on sticks are everywhere. It used to be that you would only see foods on a stick at places like the county fair or at an amusement park. However, now I'm even s ...
Eggs for Rich People: An Example of Brilliant Brand Marketing
One thing that has always fascinated me from a marketing and branding perspective is how some savvy marketers are able to appeal to a certain demographic of people, and as a result of their success, they are able to demand a higher price for their product.
A good example of this is cologne or per ...