Monthly Archives: March 2021
Why You Need To Take A Break From Work For Good Productivity
Yesterday was one of those days. I sat at my laptop screen with a to-do list the size of a small country and I just typed. I typed for two or three hours and by the time I was done with all the typing, I had made literally no progress. Between second-guessing myself, deciding I… Read More »
How to Train Your Brain to Be More Creative
The spark, a muse, an “aha!” moment—all these describe the elusive creativity. Is it possible to capture that magic? To learn how to be creative, let’s take a closer look at how the brain works. According to Harvard psychologist, Shelley Carson,[1] “The old model was that the left brain was for analytical and sequential thinking… Read More »
Clearing up the NHS pay debate
“Last year, Tory MPs promised, budgeted and voted into law a 2.1% pay rise for NHS staff.” Jonathan Ashworth MP, 7 March 2021. “[Keir Starmer] voted against the document in question [which pledged a 2.1% pay rise for NHS staff].” Boris Johnson, 10 March 2021. Following the government’s proposal to increase pay for many NHS… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact – Reasons To Quit Facebook
In 2010, scientists grew slime mold…
In 2010, scientists grew slime mold in a dish, placing the mold in a central position representing Tokyo. They placed oats (major cities), and used light (which slime molds avoid) for mountains. The slime mold grew, nearly identically recreating the Tokyo Rail system. The post In 2010, scientists grew slime mold… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »
FBI’s nationwide manhunt to capture…
FBI’s nationwide manhunt to capture depression-era gangster John Dillinger after he broke out of jail cost them about 2 million dollars at the time. The total amount of money his gang looted was around 500,000 dollars. The post FBI’s nationwide manhunt to capture… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
Shakuntala Devi from India, also known…
Shakuntala Devi from India, also known as the human computer, gave the 23rd root of a 201 digit number in 50 seconds. The answer was verified at the US Bureau of Standards by the UNIVAC 1101 computer, for which a special program had to be written to perform such a large calculation. The post Shakuntala… Read More »
New Mexico was the original Sunshine State…
New Mexico was the original Sunshine State, unofficially using the slogan prior to statehood in 1912 and eventually adding it to their state license plates in 1932. However, they never made anything official, and Florida managed to adopt an official resolution and steal the slogan in 1970. The post New Mexico was the original Sunshine… Read More »
Swedish band Roxette’s success in the US…
Swedish band Roxette‘s success in the US is directly attributed to a Minnesotan who studied abroad in Sweden. He passed off their CD to a Minneapolis DJ and ‘The Look’ quickly became a fan favorite. Other stations followed suit and record label decided to take the act international. The post Swedish band Roxette’s success in… Read More »
5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 257
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. If you’re young don’t forget that you’ll have to inhabit the same body in your 40s. Do not beat it into the ground like it’s a rental. A love of danger and continually pushing your body to its limit will take a toll later in life. Heavy…… Read More »