Did you know that playing video games can actually change you for the better? That’s right, video games can improve early literacy, and some, like Wii Fit and Kinect Fitness, can boost stamina as well as heart levels. Click here to view the first image in this week’s demotivational poster gallery. Continue reading for a video of an otter that will actually fetch items from a vending machine for you.
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Ever wonder what the different types of coffee say about you? If so, then wonder no more, as the infographic above attempts to explain just that. For example, many espresso drinkers actually like the taste of coffee, without all the added extras. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny work pictures. Continue reading for a video of road bikes like you’ve never seen them before.
Since the weekend is coming up (or already here for some), we thought it’d be a great time to show how you can finally conquer the Rubik’s Cube that’s collecting dust in your home. Best of all, it’ll only take 20 moves or less. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a fascinating video of an astronaut wringing a wet towel in space.
Change is good, and that is definitely true with logos. As you can see above, Pepsi has gone through several versions of its logo and settled upon something that is more subtle. This infographic shows many more famous company logos that have evolved over time. Continue reading to see more.
The first hand-held mobile phone was demonstrated by John F. Mitchell and Dr Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973, using a handset weighing around 2.2 pounds (1 kg). In 1983, the DynaTAC 8000x was the first to be commercially available. From 1990 to 2011, worldwide mobile phone subscriptions grew from 12.4 million to over 6 billion, penetrating about 87% of the global population and reaching the bottom of the economic pyramid. Continue reading to see some interesting text messaging facts.
Ever wonder just how a regular human compares to a computer? This fascinating infographic pits us against the machines, and the results are interesting to say the least. Did you know that the average human eye can perceive 576-megapixels? Continue reading to see more.
Pi Day is today, and if you’ve never heard of it before, it’s basically an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in month/day date format), since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form. Continue reading for an infographic, video, and more information.
Sylvester Stallone was born Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone in New York City, the elder son of Frank Stallone, Sr., a hairdresser, and Jacqueline “Jackie” Stallone, an astrologer, former dancer, and promoter of women’s wrestling. Stallone’s father was born in Gioia del Colle, Apulia, Italy, and emigrated to the United States in the 1930s. Continue reading to see why you should never give up on your dreams.
As of 2012, Warren Buffett is ranked #3 on Forbe’s billionaires list, with a net worth of $44-billion. For those who don’t know him, he’s an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely considered the most successful investor of the 20th century. Continue reading to see more interesting things you may not have known about Warren Buffett.
Did you know that Michael Jordan is terrified of water because he watched one of his good childhood friends drown? If not, that is just one of the many interesting things you may not have known about the basketball legend. Jordan is also noted for his product endorsements. He fueled the success of Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers, which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today. Continue reading to see more.