World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale from World Science Festival on Vimeo.
Friday, July 31, 2009
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale on Vimeo
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale on Vimeo: "Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event 'Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus', from the 2009 World Science Festival, June 12, 2009."
Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX
Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX | Mail Online: "A street scene from the paintbrush of a child usually involves triangle-topped boxes for houses. And often an unnaturally large dog.
But Kieron Williamson's attempts are so beautifully rendered that artists ten times his age will be filled with envy.
Experts have said that the six-year-old's atmospheric paintings, which began with harbour scenes and expanded to include rural vistas, animal portraits and landmarks, have perspective, shadow and reflections that demonstrate an ability well beyond his years."
But Kieron Williamson's attempts are so beautifully rendered that artists ten times his age will be filled with envy.
Experts have said that the six-year-old's atmospheric paintings, which began with harbour scenes and expanded to include rural vistas, animal portraits and landmarks, have perspective, shadow and reflections that demonstrate an ability well beyond his years."
How big is the internet?
How big is the internet? | Latest news | News.com.au: "THE internet has permeated everything from buying to banking to bonking.
But just how big is it?"
But just how big is it?"
Thursday, July 30, 2009
How 9 Cuts of Meat Got Their Names
How 9 Cuts of Meat Got Their Names: "Ever find yourself standing in front of a butcher’s counter and wonder where in the world certain cuts and preparations of meat got their names? Here are the stories behind a few popular meals."
How Fat Is Your State?
Get state obesity rate statistics at WomansDay.com: "Plenty of factors contribute to your life expectancy, including your family medical history, habits (ahem—smokers), and even your race. But no matter how you stack up in other categories, if you don’t keep your weight in check, you’re setting yourself up for a host of life-threatening ailments. Want proof? The numbers below tell a scary story: The states with highest percentages of obese adults—including Alabama (31.2%), Louisiana (28.9%) and Mississippi (32.5%)—have some of the lowest life expectancies in the country—74.6, 74.4, and 73.7 years, respectively. Compare those states to Colorado—where only 18.9 percent of adults are obese and the life expectancy is 78.4 years. Where your state falls on the fit-to-fat spectrum shouldn’t be your only health concern, but it’s certainly worth keeping tabs on."
Sporting News' 50 greatest coaches of all time
Sporting News' 50 greatest coaches of all time - Jeff D'Alessio - College Basketball - Sporting News: "Headlining the new issue of Sporting News Magazine: our list of sports' 50 greatest coaches of all time, as selected by a panel of 118 Hall of Famers, championship coaches and other experts.
John Wooden, who at UCLA won a record 10 Division I men's basketball championships in 12 years, was a runaway winner. SN's 1970 Sportsman of the Year picked up 57 first-place votes from the panel, which includes seven World Series-winning managers, four Super Bowl champion coaches and the winningest coaches in the NBA, NHL and college basketball."
If a Mosquito Bites Me after I’ve Had a Beer, Can It Get Drunk?
If a Mosquito Bites Me after I’ve Had a Beer, Can It Get Drunk? | Popular Science: "Shockingly, no major studies have been conducted on this topic. “The implications are, however, profound,” says Michael Raupp, an entomologist at the University of Maryland. “Reckless flying, passing out in frosty beer mugs, hitting on crane flies instead of mosquito babes. Frightening!” Fortunately, enough related research exists to make an educated guess.
First, does alcohol affect a mosquito’s simple nervous system the way it does creatures with complex brains, such as dogs or Mickey Rourke? In labs, honeybees fly upside-down after alcohol exposure, and inebriated fruit flies have trouble staying upright and fare poorly on learning tests. This suggests that mosquitoes can get tipsy." More -->
Homeless Man Leaves Behind Surprise: $4 Million : NPR
Homeless Man Leaves Behind Surprise: $4 Million : NPR: "Every day on NPR, listeners hear funding credits — or, in other words, very short, simple commercials.
A few weeks ago, a new one made it to air: 'Support for NPR comes from the estate of Richard Leroy Walters, whose life was enriched by NPR, and whose bequest seeks to encourage others to discover public radio.'
NPR's Robert Siegel wondered who Walters was. So Siegel Googled him."
Women are getting more beautiful
Women are getting more beautiful - Times Online: "FOR the female half of the population, it may bring a satisfied smile. Scientists have found that evolution is driving women to become ever more beautiful, while men remain as aesthetically unappealing as their caveman ancestors."
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