Monthly Archives: November 2007

Ignorance

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People frequently think I’m smart. And, for the most part, I am smart, generally speaking. But most of the reason people think I’m smart is because 1) I know how to look things up and 2) I don’t broadcast my ignorance far and wide. It always, always amazes me when … Continue reading →

Stress, Pain, and Paris Hilton

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It’s not often that you see the word “scientist” (let alone “rocket scientist” or “neuroscientist”) anywhere near the name “Paris Hilton”, but apparently, neuroscientists have found that a cardboard cutout of the ubiquitous Hilton Hotel heiress has a painkilling effect on mice. But don’t expect clinical trials to begin anytime … Continue reading →

Donate rice by having a good vocabulary

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FreeRice is a site where you can donate rice to help end world hunger by playing a vocabulary game. To quote the site: When you play the game, advertisements appear on the bottom of your screen. The money generated by these advertisements is then used to buy the rice. So … Continue reading →

 
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