Culture – brainbend

The Insane Ideas of Elon Musk

Carly Kazempoor — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:00:47 +0000

“There is a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.” It was originally said by the brilliant Oscar Levant, but it also applies to Elon Musk. The tech giant is the founder and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Boring Company, has sent a mannequin in a spacesuit around the sun hundreds of times, and still finds time to date Hollywood hotties like Amber Heard and Cameron Diaz.

There are plenty of words to describe Elon Musk. Billionaire, philanthropist, genius, enthusiastic. However, our favorite would have to be “insane.” Over the decades he’s come up with hundreds of beautifully insane ideas that have changed technology in an incredible way, and still has plenty of projects under his (likely expensive) belt. Read on for just a few insane ideas from the amazing Elon Musk.

The Healthiest & Unhealthiest Fast-Food Meals

Alexis Genevieve — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:35:16 +0000

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You have been driving for five hours and you still have three more hours to go, you have not eaten since before you left for your road trip and the growling in your stomach is unbearable…. Do you eat at the next fast-food restaurant you see or do you wait it out?

We have all been there either on a road trip, drunk after bar hopping or maybe you are just too darn busy and you have to turn to a fast-food establishment for that delicious and nutritious meal to stop your tummy from rumbling.

Well, you are in luck! We have collected the healthiest and unhealthiest fast-food options to dine on. The next time you are in a pinch and pull into that drive thru choose one of these 15 healthy or unhealthy fast-food meals!

Looming Climate Apocalypse – What You Can Do to Help Global Warming Today

Ossiana Tepfenhart — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:10:01 +0000

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If you have been watching the news in the past decade, you probably already know that global warming is a hot topic. The oceans are rising at a breakneck pace, the average temperature for each season has risen by several degrees in the past two decades, and people are starting to flee their homes as a result of the extreme weather occurring throughout the world.

Believe it or not, all is not lost. Though we can’t entirely reverse what we’ve done to the Earth, we can still do something to minimize the damage done. Each little bit helps! Here’s what you can do in order to avoid being a larger part of the problem!

5 Inventions Benjamin Franklin is Credited for that He Did Not Invent

Carly Kazempoor — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:56:49 +0000

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There’s no denying that Benjamin Franklin is an American icon. He created a lot of really awesome things – like the lightning rod, glass harmonica and Franklin stove – and most of us get super excited if we’re lucky enough to see his face as we pull out a $100 bill.

Did you know that he never patented any of his inventions? He claimed that “as we benefit from the inventions of others, we should be glad to share our own…freely and gladly.” That’s nice and all, but historians may have taken that first bit a little too far. While Franklin was a genius of his time, he may get a little more credit as an inventor than he deserves. Before history buffs bring out their pitchforks, read on for the top 5 things that people wrongfully think were invented by the Founding Father.

How Being on Your Cell Phone is Affecting Your Mental Health

Kelly Caldwell — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:08:54 +0000

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It’s a fact that at this point in our society, cell phones as nearly as integral a part of life as food, water, and sleep. Your 80 year old grandparents have one. Your 10 year old niece has one. Even that odd guy from down the street who likes to think he lives “off the grid” has one. They have become very much an extension of our beings, with a large percentage of the population claiming “they couldn’t live without them.” (For a certain age groups, cell phones were described as “not just a novelty, but a way of life.)

However, as the number of cell phones, and the time we spend on them, continues to rise, more and more information is being gathered that shows the negative impact of their use on our mental well being. New studies, from a variety of sources, are frequently released regarding the correlation between cell phone use and mental health, with many of the end results being similar, and concerning. These are just a few of the effects you could be feeling if your screen time is too high.

Is Vaping Worth It?

Kelly Caldwell — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:32:23 +0000

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At this point, we all know someone who vapes. Electronic cigarettes (also called vapes because of the vapor the user inhales) were invented as we know them in 2003, but gained prominence worldwide around 2013, being widely touted as a “safe” alternative to smoking and seen as a way to get around the rigid smoke-free laws that are now prevalent in large cities. Today, the vaping industry is huge, with hundreds of different brands of e-cigarettes and flavors of “vape juice” available to purchase, providing global sales that are in the billions.. However, as time has passed, multiple issues with the habit have come to light. The FDA is now regulating e-cigarettes, which, along with lung related illness linked to vaping, has increased recent awareness about the negative side effects that may be incurred. There are several considerable problems that have been reported.

Your Cat Really Does Love You, Study Shows

Alexis Genevieve — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:50:59 +0000

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Guess what …your cat really does love you! According to a study published in September, findings indicate that domestic cats have been thoroughly misunderstood. If you own a cat, you know they can be a bit aloof and independent but when it comes right down to it, they crave human interaction.

This is a PSA to all dogs…. your social cognition has received considerably more scientific attention over the last several decades but the time has come and science proves that pet cats form secure and insecure bonds with their human caretakers.

“She just hugged me!” is a common saying in my house and if you own any kind of fur baby, you know the realization that yes, they really can differentiate who feeds them! This study indicates that cats (similar to dogs) are securely attached to their owner and use them as a source of security in novel environments.

Cats have a strong reputation for being independent but their love has been underestimated! To test a cat’s love for their owner, the research group had to decipher how much attachment an animal has for its caregiver, using a series of tests where you watch how a subject response when reunited with their caregiver. Basically when an animal or infant is left alone, anxiety peaks and once their caregiver returns the subject quickly relaxes.

During this study, an adult cat or kitten spent two minutes in a room with their owner followed by two minutes alone. Then, they had a two-minute reunion. The cats’ responses to seeing their owners were classified by their attachment styles.

If you own a cat, what they found by doing this series of test will not surprise you. The results highlight that cats bond in a way that’s surprisingly similar to infants. Cats human attachments are stable and very apparent in both kittens and adult cats.

So there you have it! Your cat is just like a dog, it is your best friend and companion and absolutely adores you! The importance of this research is not to just prove that cats crave human interaction but to explore several aspects of cat attachment behavior, including if socialization and fostering opportunities in shelters impact attachment security in adoption cats.

Why Is Venice Underwater?

Ossiana Tepfenhart — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:07:51 +0000

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Venice is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Known for its layout featuring watery canals for streets, the uniquely striking city has always been a tourist destination for people who want to have the romance associated with spending time in a gondola with a sexy lover.

But, it’s starting to look like that’s going to change.

For the first time in history, people in Venice woke up to a horrific sight. Massive, record-breaking flooding all but destroyed major buildings and wreaked havoc in the lower levels of buildings throughout the area. People all over the country want to know: why is Venice, the floating city, underwater?

5 Tips to Make Everyone Like You… A Lot!

Carly Kazempoor — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:43:01 +0000

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Have you ever met somebody so unbelievably likable and charismatic, you can’t even believe they’re real? You know the type – the one who instantly makes friends in a room of strangers, gets every job they apply for and just knows how to make everybody love them. It’s easy to wonder what their secrets are, and we’re here to tell you!

It’s not easy to admit, but everybody desires to be liked. Whether it’s getting on your boss’s good side to get the raise you deserve, or meeting new people after drifting apart from your childhood friends… it’s human nature to seek approval from others – and not everybody has the likability factor of Emma Watson or “internet boyfriend” Keanu Reeves. Read on for 5 tips on how to make everybody like you… a lot!

10 Pick Up Lines That Actually Work

Carly Kazempoor — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:47:19 +0000

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In the era of Tinder of Hinge, terrible pick-up lines are just a swipe away. They range from cheesy and hilarious to awful and inappropriate, and we’ll get a few terrible lines before deleting Tinder and telling our friends how we are SO done with dating (hint: we’re lying). Of course, every once in a while you’ll hear a quality pick-up line that may make you want to get to know them a little better, even if its out of pity. On a scale of “are you DTF?” to “I’m a multimillionaire who wants to sweep you off your feet,” here are a few solid pick-up lines that work.