The Adventure of Links: Feb. 19, 2011
Since I’ve been slacking on my links, this will be a big one. Within you will find that sex in space would be tricky, a statue of Robocop, thundersnow, proof of “unintelligent design” and a genetically modified jalapeno.
Physics/Astronomy
Tesla vs. Edison Mad Lib. Yes, you read that correctly.
A biopic about Einstein is in the works.
Scientists smash giant granite balls together to simulate asteroid impacts (w/video)
Its been 10 years since Fox tried to convince people the moon landing was a hoax. Fox has not improved much in the last decade.
Learn physics from an NFL cheerleader. Science rules!
How Vikings navigated using crystals and polarized light.
Health
How long is a severed head conscious for?
Why beer batter is better for fish and chips.
You mean Nutella isn’t really healthy? Whaaa?
Sugary soda may increase efficiency of brain activity.
A jalapeno genetically altered to hold more cream cheese for jalapeno poppers. I feel fatter already.
Fun/Funny
Fantasy casting posters re-imagine classic sci-fi films. Tim Curry as the Joker? Weird…
Ancient humans used skulls as goblets. Mmmmmm…
The Angry Birds finally settle their disagreements.
Detroit to erect a statue of Robocop.
The mystery of which Cubs game Ferris Bueller went to has been solved!
Lions and Tigers playing with an iPad.
A piece of cake from Charles and Diana’s royal wedding sold at auction. Some people have WAY too much money.
Winston Churchill’s false teeth sold at auction. Seriously, TOO MUCH MONEY!
Sexy Stuff
Space sex would be tricky, says NASA.
Best Science headline I’ve read in a while: Two Timing Spacecraft has Date with Another Comet (w/video)
Why girls moan during sex. Sorry guys, turns out we aren’t THAT good….
Folk Myth : Can shoe size predict penile length?
Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome. Yes, it’s a real thing.
Girls like monkey sex. Literally.
Internet/Technology
Internet users more likely to volunteer
New device uses EM pulses to detonate IEDs from a safe distance.
A robot that can hear you breathing. Through walls.
Want to have a confession but don’t want to talk to an actual priest? There’s an app for that.
Amazon adds real page numbers to the Kindle.
Mexican cops seize a home-made marijuana hurling catapult near U.S. – Mexico border.
We’ve run out of IP addresses! Run!
Nature
Japanese researchers plan to resurrect the Woolly Mammoth in 5 years. Don’t get your hopes up.
The essentials of bear hibernation
Natural selection limits how many attractive males can exist in a population
The mystery of how fleas jump has been solved.
Thundersnow. What else needs to be said?
Polar bear swims 9 days straight.
Skepticism
An explanation for why people hold on to irrational fears.
In India, Astrology is a science. I know, right? *FACEPALM*
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