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 25 Kickass… Read More »
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. If spiders had a sense of vengeance we would all be so screwed. 2. Humans cannot even live in harmony with their own species and somehow still convince themselves that meeting an extraterrestrial species would go smoothly. 3. You know you’re an adult when you…… Read More »
Here are this month’s crazy headlines. 1-5 Crazy Headlines 1. Panda Express workers forced to strip in ‘cult-like’ team-building seminar, the lawsuit alleges. – Source 2. Texas florist who admitted to being in Pelosi’s office wants case moved from D.C. because of ‘cancel culture’. – Source 3. Police: Man stole a 400-pound slide from the…… Read More »
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 »
1. Amazonian Royal Flycatcher “Royal” refers to the exotic feather display on the crown of the bird’s head, which is a brilliant array of red, yellow, white, blue, and/or black. The Royal Flycatchers use this brilliant, colorful plumage as a show of display during courtship rituals, after mating, while preening, in competition with other males…… Read More »
