We’ve all heard the term “the early bird catches the worm.” But what if night owls are actually more intelligent? It may be true that those who get up early have a jump start on the day before others are even out of bed. Still, it’s been suggested that night…
We’ve all heard it before, someone telling us to keep an open mind about something. Often it’s the preceding statement to a difficult to grasp a concept or an idea which is teaming with cognitive dissonance. In this age where information is so readily available and media is difficult to…
Jean Jullien is a brilliant graphic designer, who has recently become widely known for creating the image "Peace for Paris". As he has stated, art "can break down barriers". Who is this talented artist and how did he come up with the idea for this image that spread around the…
Have you ever heard of the Monty Hall Problem? Let's explore this puzzling brain teaser and its solutions, as well as the insight into our lives it offers. I can sleep at night again, now that I have resolved the Monty Hall Problem - one of life’s most perplexing mysteries.…
Some of the greatest performers and creative geniuses of our time are so successful because they have insecurities. In general, having low self-esteem and insecurities in one's abilities can spur people on to become more creative than their secure counterparts, research investigations have recently found. Insecurities and Biochemistry In her…
During the year 2015, we’ve witnessed some pretty cool happenings in the cosmos. It was a great year for stargazing-eclipses, full blood moons and meteor showers have delighted our eyes. This year, there’s more to come. Maybe you’re not a starman, but you can enjoy the fantastical celestial events of…
We have all been in uncomfortable situations that challenged our self-confidence at one point or another. We’ve had difficulties expressing our opinions or speak in front of a great audience, and most of us vividly remember the first experience of such kind. However, a serious lack of self-confidence is much…
The eternal symbols of ancient times are still so powerful and intriguing. What are these symbols? What did all the ancient cultures use them for? What is their true meaning and how have they affected the ancient cultures throughout the world? Let’s find out! 1. Ancient Dolmens The existence of…
