Cell Phones

Apparently I can't move to Chicago either because of "the talk'n'walk" "People who are talking and walking seem instead to act out the ebbs and flows of their conversations in a kind of especially insufferable interpretive dance."

Which would you rather be: a hedgehog or a fox?

This New York Times article talks about the role of expertise in successfully predicting future events. And while I was surprised about the results at first, the explanation for it makes total sense.

I also particularly enjoyed the description of a study that pitted Yale undergrads against a white rat and the outcome of that competition.

The Science of Coffee

THIS article is a really interesting look at the biology, chemistry and physics of coffee and making coffee.

I may just have to make myself another cup of (probably inferior) coffee...

Also, I can just imagine the conversation that resulted in the paper figure 2 was pulled from.

via Neatorama

Nemesis Wanted for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

from Neatorama

Vernal Equinox

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Happy first day of spring!!

Today's Non Sequitur is rather appropriate for the snow forecast for today.

Artistic Sheep

from Miss Cellania

Ninjaroos

a kangaroo has crashed through the bedroom window of a Canberra family's home before terrorising its unsuspecting occupants.


'"My initial thought when I was half awake was: it's a lunatic ninja coming through the window," Mr Ettlin told The Associated Press.

"It seems about as likely as a kangaroo breaking in."'

Lovely Animation

Even though no one comes here anymore, I thought I'd share this wonderful video. It's a little on the long side, nearly 10 minutes, but fantastic animation, and a lovely and sweet story.