Author: staff
7 ways to draw a circle without a compass
Posted by staff / February 20, 2017Admit it, you have no idea where you last saw a compass, unless you happen to use one for work. How, then, can you whip out a perfect circle in an instant?
Read MoreThe grisly trail markers of Mount Everest
Posted by staff / February 17, 2017Conquering Everest is the dream of mountain climbers around the world, yet successful climbers must not only conquer the elements but their own fears of mortality as they pass remnants of those who weren’t so lucky.
Read MoreGig tips from the great Thelonious Monk
Posted by staff / February 16, 2017In a genre as creative as jazz, standing out like the great pianist Thelonious Monk is saying something. Who better, then, to turn to for advice on doing a gig?
Read MoreThe ultimate resource on distracted driving
Posted by staff / February 12, 2017One doesn’t have to travel far to find someone paying more attention to their cell phone than the road. Unfortunately, as awareness of the danger of drunk driving rose, drivers turned to a distraction that can be just as — if not more — dangerous to themselves and others.
Read MoreHidden women of film finally get their closeup
Posted by staff / February 9, 2017A beautiful face has long been one of the ways films draw us in and keep us captivated, but for decades the faces that made those faces look so fine lay in obscurity. Not any more, thanks to the work of the Chicago Film Society’s Leader Ladies Project.
Read More15 ways graphene could change everything
Posted by staff / February 7, 2017If you haven’t heard about recent amazing discoveries involving graphene, you’re missing out on some seriously exciting science.
Read MoreThe evolution of makeup trends
Posted by staff / February 7, 2017100 years ago, makeup started appearing on women of all classes and has since grown into a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide. As with any fashion, looks come and go, and this infographic from Beauty Flash shows you how to put the finishing touches on those retro outfits.
Read More15 crazy flags from around the world
Posted by staff / February 6, 2017Patchwork quilts, automatic weapons, and beheadings are just some of the stranger things you’ll see in this roundup of bizarre flags from around the world.
Read MoreHow big would a building have to be to house the world’s population?
Posted by staff / February 5, 2017Ever stop and wonder how big a building would have to be to house the entire population of Earth?
Real Life Lore looked at the largest buildings in existence as well as the largest ever planned to see how far ambition has taken us so far, then dreamed bigger. Much, much bigger.
Read MoreReporter face-plants into giant snowman
Posted by staff / February 4, 2017WYFF News 4’s Myra Ruiz demonstrates how a pro handles adversity and fortunately wasn’t hurt when she slammed into this giant snowman on a sled.
Read MoreThe habits of highly successful people
Posted by staff / February 1, 2017There isn’t a once-size-fits-all formula for success, but studying what those at the top of their fields did gives us a pretty good idea.
Read More12 common cognitive biases explained
Posted by staff / February 1, 2017Ever find yourself in a conversation where something seems amiss, but you can’t quite put your finger on what the problem is?
Chances are, it’s a cognitive bias.
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