Scientist says “People learn more after a napping”

Psychologists say an afternoon nap after lunch improves people's learning capacity
Psychologists say sleep clears the brain's short term memory and makes space for new facts to be remembered
Curling up for an afternoon nap can improve the brain's ability to learn by clearing out cluttered memory space, psychologists say.
People who nodded off for an hour after lunch performed better in learning tests than those who stayed awake all afternoon, the scientists found.
A study of students revealed that their brains were refreshed by napping only if they entered what is called stage 2 non-REM sleep, which takes place between deep sleep and the dream state, known as REM or rapid eye movement sleep.
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Bag Holder

Clutch bag holder prevents messy spills in the car. Keep bags upright and contents securely inside with this uniquely designed holder. Just stretch the elastic cord around the passenger seat's headrest poles and secure bag's handles with hook and loop strip.
Holds four bags.

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Here Today Gone Tomorrow

Giant snow sculptures attract thousands of tourists during a snow festival held in city of

Sapporo in Hokkaido. .
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Bicycle Concepts

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Wouter Scheublin’s Walking Table

Live at Design Miami: Wouter Scheublin’s Walking Table from Jacob Slevin on Vimeo.

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Man has built his own alarm clock

This is what has gotten this dude to school and work on time for the last 4 years.

He mounted a large air cylinder to the head of his bed and a valve controlled by a computer which he program to wake him up in the morning.

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Magnet + Copper Tube = Eddy Current

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Eddy Current Tubes -- Drop the Magnets down the tube. An eddy current is set up in a conductor in response to a changing magnetic field. Lenz's law predicts that the current moves in such a way as to create a magnetic field opposing the change; to do this in a conductor, electrons swirl in a plane perpendicular to the changing magnetic field.

Because the magnetic fields of the eddy currents oppose the magnetic field of the falling magnet; there is attraction between the two fields. Energy is converted into heat. This principle is used in damping the oscillation of the lever arm of mechanical balances.

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What Part of This Clock You Don’t Understand

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This is a clock for those people that paid attention in math class all the way through college.
Each numeral on the clock has been replaced by an equivalent notation. The picture says more than I can.
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There's an explanation of the numerals

1 Legendre's constant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legendre%27s_constant
2 "An infinite number of mathematicians..." http://derdritte.soup.io/post/6961628/An-infinite-number-of-mathematicians-walk-into

3 A Unicode character as a HTML entity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicode_and_HTML

4 Modular arithmetic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_arithmatic

5 The Golden Mean reworked a little http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

6 Three Factorial (3*2*1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factorial

7 6.99999.. Though a different number than 7, still equals 7 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeating_decimal

8 Graphical representation of Binary code http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_numeral_system

9 An example of a base-4 number http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quaternary_numeral_system 10 A Binomial Coefficient http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal%27s_triangle

11 An example of Hexadecimal encoding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexadecimal

12 The cube root is the inverse of 12^3 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cube_root

URL for this document: http://tinyurl.com/a8sg2x

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Tattoo Jim said...
Yeah, right, sure, gotcha, no problem... what?????

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So you are saying that you didn't pay attention in math class. HaHaHa.

Don't feel bad I only went through algebra

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Internet dog feeder

This dog feeder was made in under 1 hour!

Simple but very effective.

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That kid needs to patent that thing and then get a manufacturer on board.

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World's Largest Crossword Puzzle

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As night falls, puzzler enthusiasts gather outside a residential block in Ukraine in an attempt to decipher the world largest crossword.
But unlike your newspaper variety, this puzzle is more than 100ft high and fills the entire external wall of a tall building in the historic city of Lvov.
Clues to the massive puzzle, which is 19 squares across and 34 squares high, have been scattered around the city's major landmarks and attractions including parks, fountains, and theaters.
People gather outside the residential block in Ukraine to try and crack the world's largest crossword

Simple Quiz

Below are four (4) questions and a bonus question.

You have to answer them instantly.

You can’t take your time, answer all of them immediately. OK?

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Let’s find out just how clever you really are….

Drag your cursor after the Answer to see if you got it right.
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First Question:
You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?
Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong!
If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!
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Second Question:
If you overtake the last person, then you are…?
Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again.
Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST Person?
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Third Question:
Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 . Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?
Did you get 5000?
Answer is actually 4100.
If you don’t believe it, check it with a calculator!
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Fourth Question:
Mary’s father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?
Answer: Did you say Nunu? NO! Of course it isn’t.
Her name is Mary. Read the question again!
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Okay, now the bonus round:
A mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and! the purchase is done. Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?
Answer: He just has to open his mouth and ask…It’s really very simple…. Like you!
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Brain Teaser

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Anonymous said...
36???

Tattoo Jim said...
Hmmm... I came up with 36 also.

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Did You Know.......

Watch these Biomed Techs put a solid hunk of metal in the field of an MRI machine, and it will fall in slow motion because of the powerful magnetic field. A field strong enough to pull a metal screw out of your body like a bullet shot.
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HOW IT WORKS
The aluminum is NOT magnetic. When the aluminum is placed into a magnetic field its creates a flow of electrons that make an electromagnet that REPELS the magnetic field entering it, so it falls very slowly. The flow flow of electrons creates friction as they flow, and that’s why it heats up and DOESNT FLOAT.

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NOW YOU KNOW

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Riddle of the day

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a big one.

Michael J. Fox has a small one.

Madonna doesn’t have one.

The Pope has one but doesn’t use it.

Clinton uses his all the time.

Bush is one.

Mickey Mouse has an unusual one.

Liberace never used his on women.

Jerry Seinfeld is very, very proud of his.

Cher claims that she took on 3.

We never saw Lucy use Desi’s.

What is it?

Put your answer in the comments.

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Peter Pan said...
Last Names

Anyone up for the Challenge.....

Tic - Tac - Toe - Rubik's cube

How Many?

Leave your answer in comments.

Making 4,096 Noodles

A clip from Philip Morrison's 1987 PBS program "The Ring of Truth: Atoms" featuring chef Kin Jing Mark making noodles to demonstrate the principle of halving.

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Question:

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Why do bugs lay on their backs when they die?
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Don't Forget to Exercise Your Brain

I am sorry son but, you have been neglecting your school work.

“Test Your Memory”

This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking!

Answers are in the first comment. Good luck.

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What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil
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2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was…
A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D. Rudolph Valentino
E. Fabian
F. Mickey Mantle
G. Cassius Clay
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3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, ‘We have met the enemy and…
A. It’s you
B. He is us
C. It’s the Grinch
D. He wasn’t home
E. He’s really me an
F. We quit
G. He surrendered
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4. Good night David.
A. Good night Chet
B. Sleep well
C. Good night Irene
D. Good night Gracie
E. See you later alligator
F. Until tomorrow
G. Good night Steve
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5. You’ll wonder where the yellow went…
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons
C. When you clean your tub
D. If you paint the room blue
E. If you buy a soft water tank
F. When you use Lady Clairol
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
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6. Before he was the Skipper’s Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie’s friend…
A. Stuart Whitman
B. Randolph Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
E. Corky B. Dork
F. Dave the Whale
G. Zippy Zoo
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7. Liar, liar…
A. You’re a liar
B. Your nose is growing
C. Pants on fire
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher
F. On the wire
G. I’m telling Mom
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8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and..
A. Wheaties
B. Lois Lane
C. TV ratings
D. World peace
E. Red tights
F. The American way
G. News headlines
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9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It’s time for Yogi Bear
B. It’s time to do your homework
C. It’s Howdy Doody Time
D. It’s Time for Romper Room
E. It’s bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time
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10. Lions and tigers and bears…
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D. I’m scared
E. Oh my
F. Help! Help!
G. Let’s run
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11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone…
A. Over 40
B. Wearing a uniform
C. Carrying a briefcase
D. Over 30
E. You don’t know
F. Who says, ‘Trust me’
G. Who eats tofu
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12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women’s stockings…
A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Stauback
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway
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13. Brylcream…
A. Smear it on
B. You’ll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D. Grease ball heaven
E. It’s a dream
F. We’re your team
G. A little dab’ll do ya
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14. I found my thrill..
A. In Blueberry muffins
B. With my man, Bill
C. Down at the mill
D. Over the windowsill
E. With thyme and dill
F. Too late to enjoy
G. On Blueberry Hill
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15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by…
A. Clark Gable
B. Mary Martin
C. Doris Day
D. Errol Flynn
E. Sally Fields
F. Jim Carey
G. Jay Leno
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16. Name the Beatles…
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo
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17. I wonder, wonder, who..
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?
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18. I’m strong to the finish…
A. Cause I eats my broccoli
B. Cause I eats me spinach
C. Cause I lift weights
D. Cause I’m the hero
E. And don’t you forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bruto
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19. When it’s least expected, you’re elected, you’re the star today…
A. Smile, you’re on Candid Camera
B. Smile, you’re on Star Search
C. Smile, you won the lottery
D. Smile, we’re watching you
E. Smile, the world sees you
F. Smile, you’re a hit
G. Smile, you’re on TV
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20. What do M & M’s do?
A. Make your tummy happy
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
C. Make you fat
D. Melt your heart
E. Make you popular
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
G. Come in colors
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