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Exposing OceanGate Submarines Many Fatal Designs

The recent coverage of the Titan submersible has spoken a lot about how the vessel could have failed, but how did it work? This video explores many onboard systems, from the controls and communications systems to the propulsion and safety. Will deep-sea exploration continue to be a tourist location? Or will this change the direction of the sector? Either way, I hope you learn something from this video! Due to it being very late in the UK as I upload, I will sort the references more neatly […]

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The Dunning Kruger Effect

  On April 19th, 1995 McArthur Wheeler robbed a bank with his face glazed with lemon juice, believing the juice would make his face invisible to the surveillance cameras. He thought so because lemon juice works as invisible ink on a piece of paper Police broadcasted, the security camera footage on the local 11, o’clock news, and just after midnight Arthur was arrested Incredulously, he said, But I wore the juice Baffled by this reasoning.   David Dunning and Justin Kruger, two Psychologists studied Mr. Wheeler and […]

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Autism Spectrum: Atypical Minds in a Stereotypical World

  When we examine 100 random teenagers, we would find that while they all look different, their minds work in very similar ways. 1 to 2 however, have minds that are atypical in a particular way. They could be diagnosed with autism. This happens to boys four times as much, perhaps because diagnosing them is easier. Children – and adults – who are on the autism spectrum experience the world differently because they were born with various degrees of neurodivergent traits. Most autistic children have more refined […]

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Bonhoeffer‘s Theory of Stupidity

  In the darkest chapter of German history, during a time when incited mobs threw stones into the windows of innocent shop owners and women and children were cruelly humiliated in the open; Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young pastor, began to speak publicly against the atrocities. After years of trying to change people’s minds, Bonhoeffer came home one evening and his father had to tell him that two men were waiting in his room to take him away. In prison, Bonhoeffer began to reflect on how his country […]

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Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning

  Classical conditioning is a way of learning where a stimulus that triggers a biological response is paired with a new stimulus that then results in the same reaction. The most famous work in classical conditioning was done by Ivan Pavlov in the 1890s. During this time Pavlov did a lot of research on the digestive processes of dogs. One day during his research Pavlov noticed that the dogs began to salivate in the presence of the technician who usually fed them. He wondered if the technician was […]

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18 Animals With Ridiculously Misleading Names. Where Did They Come Up With These?

It often feels like everyone in the world is out to trick you. If you think you’re getting a good deal on something, chances are you getting swindled in another way. Of course, we like to use that to our advantage when, say, we turn 29 for the third time. As it turns out, you can’t even trust animals to tell you the truth anymore. Especially these critters who are all lying to us with their misleading names. Take a look. 1.) Flying Lemurs Flickr They are neither […]

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In India, There Is A Gigantic Tree That Is Bigger Than A Walmart Store.

In India, there is a species of tree known as a banyan. These trees have a unique root system that can take up a lot of space. The roots grow out horizontally, spreading the tree out. Near Kolkata, there is a giant banyan tree that uses its roots to stretch out across the land. In fact, it’s so big, it actually takes up more space than an average Walmart store. It’s hard to believe, but when you see the tree for yourself, you’ll understand. This may look […]

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The Footage Of This Guy’s Calf Cramp Is Absolutely Ridiculous

There’s nothing quite as horrid as waking up in the middle of the night with a massive cramp. The pain is intense, and the visual that comes along with it is never pleasant. Watching your muscles seize up is typically akin to watching alien nonsense happen in sci-fi flicks. And the video that this guy captured of his calf cramp is a doozy. He was out playing ultimate Frisbee, and when he got home, insanity ensued. (via Reddit) Someone get this dude a banana! A little potassium […]

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