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Understanding the Allure of Morbid Curiosity
In 1924, psychologist Carney Landis conducted a groundbreaking study on facial expressions. Rather than using actors, he exposed participants to real trauma, like smelling ammonia or cutting off the head of a living rat. The discomfort, disgust, and fear captured in the photographs were undeniably real, making them both disturbing and captivating. It's curious how we are drawn towards repulsive things—car accidents, natural disasters, celebrity scandals, and the macabre—feeling guilty for our interest while being unable to look away.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Horror
Exploring Language Oddities and Trivia
In the vast realm of words, there exist captivating tales and peculiar idiosyncrasies that often evade our notice. One such narrative commences with an inadvertent error in a dictionary. Back in 1934, Webster's dictionary unintentionally included the word 'dord' within its pages. Thirteen years elapsed before the mistake was uncovered and the word was finally expunged. This intriguing incident sets the stage for an immersive expedition into the eccentricities and enigmas of language, a journey that promises to unearth a myriad of fascinating discoveries.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Fiction
From Royal Weddings to Riots
Alcohol has played a significant role in various historical events, sometimes shaping outcomes in unexpected ways. From wild parties to drunken mishaps, these stories offer a glimpse into the intriguing connection between alcohol and history. In this blog post, we'll explore ten such events that were influenced by alcohol, providing a fascinating perspective on the past.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Education
From Seat Belts to Smoking Bans
Beginning in the 1950s, Dr. John States, an American orthopedic surgeon and sports car enthusiast, worked as a physician at the Watkins Glen International Speedway in New York. Witnessing numerous high-speed crashes, Dr. States noticed something intriguing: despite the faster speeds, racecar drivers were more likely to survive crashes without serious injuries compared to drivers on regular roads.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Humans
Exploring the Potential of Fecal Transplants
Around 1,700 years ago, a Chinese alchemist named Ge Hong became renowned for a special soup that had the power to cure patients suffering from diarrhea. This deep yellow stew, with its intense aroma, had a secret ingredient. Surprisingly, that ingredient didn't come from the kitchen; it came from the bathroom. While consuming feces might seem unwise today, new research is shedding light on how taking in fecal matter in other ways could actually benefit our health.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Humans
The Unexpected Sounds of Everyday Objects
The world is a noisy place, filled with sounds that we often overlook. Even the things we consider silent can produce surprising and boisterous noises. It turns out that even the most skilled meditators and ninjas struggle to silence their bodies completely. According to science, our bodies are constantly making a racket, but our brains tune it out, similar to noise-canceling headphones. Neuroscientists have explored this phenomenon in electric fish, which have a unique mechanism to distinguish electrical signals related to their behavior from other inputs.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in FYI
The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire
It's the year 1526 in what we now know as Northern India, and a monumental clash is about to unfold. Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi faces off against a prince from Central Asia, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur. To quell this looming threat, the Sultan musters his war elephants for battle. However, as history tells it, Babur's cannons and muskets unleash a series of explosions that startle the elephants. In a tragic twist of fate, the Sultan's own army is trampled under the mighty weight of these magnificent creatures.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in Humans
