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https://www.scmp.com/tech/science-research/article/1943405/human-genetics-more-similar-chickens-you-may-think
"Sixty percent of chicken genes have a human gene counterpart according to the International Chicken Genome Sequencing Consortium."
"Sixty percent of chicken genes have a human gene counterpart according to the International Chicken Genome Sequencing Consortium."
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Wait... are you calling me a chicken? 
They can't fly very far, so they are semi-human in that way 
And they like McDonald's french fries
And they like McDonald's french fries
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Who Didn’t Say That? Ten Surprising Misattributed Quotations
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” —Virginia Woolf
I found this quotation on several websites and thought it would fit perfectly at the beginning of one of the chapters in How to Wake Up. But when I went to check its accuracy, it turned out to be words that author Michael Cunningham had put into Virginia Woolf’s mouth in his book, The Hours. Then he had Nicole Kidman speak them in the movie of the same name when she played Woolf. Those words are now commonly attributed to Woolf, but she never said them.
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” —Virginia Woolf
I found this quotation on several websites and thought it would fit perfectly at the beginning of one of the chapters in How to Wake Up. But when I went to check its accuracy, it turned out to be words that author Michael Cunningham had put into Virginia Woolf’s mouth in his book, The Hours. Then he had Nicole Kidman speak them in the movie of the same name when she played Woolf. Those words are now commonly attributed to Woolf, but she never said them.
Portuguese Water Dog - Wikipedia
The Portuguese Water Dog is a breed of dog. It is classified as a working dog by the American Kennel Club. Portuguese Water Dogs are originally from the Portuguese region of the Algarve, from where the breed expanded to all around Portugal's coast, where they were taught to herd fish into fishermen's nets, retrieve lost tackle or broken nets, and act as couriers from ship to ship, or ship to shore.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a breed of dog. It is classified as a working dog by the American Kennel Club. Portuguese Water Dogs are originally from the Portuguese region of the Algarve, from where the breed expanded to all around Portugal's coast, where they were taught to herd fish into fishermen's nets, retrieve lost tackle or broken nets, and act as couriers from ship to ship, or ship to shore.
Sneaky ways dollar stores get you to spend more money - Business Insider
In the US, a new dollar store opens, on average, every six hours.
In the US, a new dollar store opens, on average, every six hours.
Aerospace psychology - Wikipedia
Aerospace psychology is a branch of [psychology] that studies psychological aspects of aviation, increasing efficiency improving selection of applicants for occupations, identification of psychological causes of aircraft accidents, and application of cognitive psychology to understand human behaviors, actions, cognitive and emotional processes in aviation, and interaction between employees...
The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (2017 - current), formerly known as The International Journal of Aviation Psychology (1900-2016) is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on the "development and management of efficient aviation systems from the standpoint of the human operators." It integrates disciplines of engineering and computer science, psychology, education, and physiology.
Aerospace psychology is a branch of [psychology] that studies psychological aspects of aviation, increasing efficiency improving selection of applicants for occupations, identification of psychological causes of aircraft accidents, and application of cognitive psychology to understand human behaviors, actions, cognitive and emotional processes in aviation, and interaction between employees...
The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (2017 - current), formerly known as The International Journal of Aviation Psychology (1900-2016) is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on the "development and management of efficient aviation systems from the standpoint of the human operators." It integrates disciplines of engineering and computer science, psychology, education, and physiology.
In Defense of the Bagel
The origin of the word bagel is ultimately unclear, but many agree that it comes from the Yiddish word 'beigen,' to bend.
The origin of the word bagel is ultimately unclear, but many agree that it comes from the Yiddish word 'beigen,' to bend.
41 Cat Facts - Michelson Found Animals Foundation
The first cat video was recorded in 1894.
Rumor has it that Bill Clinton's cat, Socks, received more letters than the President himself.
One litter of kittens can have multiple fathers.
Cats like to groom other cats and humans. This is called allogrooming.
The first cat video was recorded in 1894.
Rumor has it that Bill Clinton's cat, Socks, received more letters than the President himself.
One litter of kittens can have multiple fathers.
Cats like to groom other cats and humans. This is called allogrooming.
An ancient version of McDonald's:
Thermopolium - Wikipedia
In the ancient Greco-Roman world, a thermopolium (plural thermopolia), from Greek θερμοπώλιον (thermopōlion), i.e. cook-shop, literally "a place where (something) hot is sold", was a commercial establishment where it was possible to purchase ready-to-eat food...
The forerunner of today's restaurant, the items served at the thermopolia are sometimes compared to modern fast food. These places were mainly used by those who simply could not afford a private kitchen, often inhabitants of insulae, sometimes leading them to be scorned by the upper class...
Another Pompeian thermopolium was completely unearthed in 2020 that contains eight dolia. In addition to frescoes reflecting foods available, one fresco depicts a dog with a collar on a leash which is believed to be a reminder for customers to leash their pets.
Thermopolium - Wikipedia
In the ancient Greco-Roman world, a thermopolium (plural thermopolia), from Greek θερμοπώλιον (thermopōlion), i.e. cook-shop, literally "a place where (something) hot is sold", was a commercial establishment where it was possible to purchase ready-to-eat food...
The forerunner of today's restaurant, the items served at the thermopolia are sometimes compared to modern fast food. These places were mainly used by those who simply could not afford a private kitchen, often inhabitants of insulae, sometimes leading them to be scorned by the upper class...
Another Pompeian thermopolium was completely unearthed in 2020 that contains eight dolia. In addition to frescoes reflecting foods available, one fresco depicts a dog with a collar on a leash which is believed to be a reminder for customers to leash their pets.
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Pompeian: That will be 10 dolia please.
Me: Oh no. I only have 8 dolia!
Or it could be the menu...
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Moved to You know you're old when...
Many definitions for the word "see":
'Third World' Is An Offensive Term. Here's Why : Goats and Soda : NPR
...When you think about it, "developing countries" are quite developed in some respects. In countries where government safety nets are practically nonexistent, people step forward to help out, says Mead Over, a senior fellow emeritus at the Center for Global Development. "People donate money at a funeral to help the bereaved family, or people receive gifts from a neighbor to pay the doctor in a time of family emergency." We in the West, he says, often neglect social networks "and they wither away."
The pandemic has thrown these disparities into sharp relief. NPR published a story this summer with the headline: "Why Rwanda Is Doing Better Than Ohio When It Comes To Controlling COVID-19."
In July, when the story ran, the country of 12 million had recorded just over 1,500 cases. Ohio, with a similar size population, was then reporting roughly 1,200 cases a day.
Our correspondent, Jason Beaubien, wrote: "Despite being classified by the World Bank as a low-income country, and despite its limited resources, Rwanda has vowed to identify every coronavirus case. Anyone who tests positive is immediately quarantined at a dedicated COVID-19 clinic. Any contacts of that case who are deemed at high risk are also quarantined, either at a clinic or at home, until they can be tested."
...When you think about it, "developing countries" are quite developed in some respects. In countries where government safety nets are practically nonexistent, people step forward to help out, says Mead Over, a senior fellow emeritus at the Center for Global Development. "People donate money at a funeral to help the bereaved family, or people receive gifts from a neighbor to pay the doctor in a time of family emergency." We in the West, he says, often neglect social networks "and they wither away."
The pandemic has thrown these disparities into sharp relief. NPR published a story this summer with the headline: "Why Rwanda Is Doing Better Than Ohio When It Comes To Controlling COVID-19."
In July, when the story ran, the country of 12 million had recorded just over 1,500 cases. Ohio, with a similar size population, was then reporting roughly 1,200 cases a day.
Our correspondent, Jason Beaubien, wrote: "Despite being classified by the World Bank as a low-income country, and despite its limited resources, Rwanda has vowed to identify every coronavirus case. Anyone who tests positive is immediately quarantined at a dedicated COVID-19 clinic. Any contacts of that case who are deemed at high risk are also quarantined, either at a clinic or at home, until they can be tested."
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
I read that story about Rwanda and it struck me that the author is right. We in the so-called "developed" or "first world" countries may have gained a lot through technology but we've lost a lot along the way too. You still find those values and behaviors in small rural communities but in urban centers they have largely disappeared.
That reminds me of the people obsessed about AI in the future, like the singularity people.
One sociological idea related to global warming is that in the not-so-distant future, things may be worse for the poor and even middle class. In my favorite dystopian movie, the rich people have their own environmental havens while everyone else is worse off than we are now:
ELYSIUM - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
In any case, it's a great subject for sci-fi.
One sociological idea related to global warming is that in the not-so-distant future, things may be worse for the poor and even middle class. In my favorite dystopian movie, the rich people have their own environmental havens while everyone else is worse off than we are now:
ELYSIUM - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
In any case, it's a great subject for sci-fi.
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Diet drink - Wikipedia
[In] 1963, Dr Pepper released a diet version of its own soft drink, "Dietetic Dr. Pepper" (later renamed to Sugar Free Dr. Pepper, then Diet Dr. Pepper), although it sold slowly due to the misconception that it was meant solely for diabetic consumption.
[In] 1963, Dr Pepper released a diet version of its own soft drink, "Dietetic Dr. Pepper" (later renamed to Sugar Free Dr. Pepper, then Diet Dr. Pepper), although it sold slowly due to the misconception that it was meant solely for diabetic consumption.
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