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Do Smart People Need More Time Alone? Yes, According to this Study
There’s no fighting it – humans are innately social creatures. But while it’s widely accepted that socialising makes us happier, this might not be strictly true if you’re highly intelligent. Evolutionary psychologists from Singapore Management University and the London School of Economics and Political Science found exactly this when they studied more than 15,000 young adults. They concluded that, while … Continue reading
The World’s Highest Bridge Just Opened and it’s Terrifying [with video]
Don’t look down. Those with vertigo, look away now. Everyone else, gawp in wonder at the Duge Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China, opened to traffic this week and now the highest bridge in the world, some 565 metres (1,854 feet) above the valley below. The bridge stretches across a 1,341-metre (4,400-foot) span. Three years in the making, it’s estimated to … Continue reading
Cat Attacks Man Unwrapping Christmas Present in Macon, Georgia
Overexcited grown man attacked by cat Paws off the Christmas presents! Andrew Woodward, of Georgia, was enthusiastically ripping the wrapping paper off his new PlayStation 4 on Sunday when his cat pounced on him and viciously clawed at his head and neck. Video of the incident was posted to Facebook by Woodward’s friend Jessica Freeman and had been shared nearly … Continue reading
The First Voice Transmission From Space was Eisenhower Wishing Peace on Earth From a Nuclear Missile – Oh the Irony!
In December 1958, the Cold War got a spark of warmth when the US broadcast a holiday message of peace and goodwill around the world—from an orbiting nuclear missile. A little more than a year after Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union to kick off the space race, the US found a way to demonstrate … Continue reading
Oh God no! Religious Belief Plummets After Events of 2016
Terrorist attacks, controversial election results, and the deaths of a string of beloved celebrities might have caused many to lose faith in God, a recent poll suggests. According to a YouGov poll for the Times, a total of 4 percent of Britons lost their faith in the almighty between February and December 2016 – falling overall to 28 percent. Atheism … Continue reading
Kind Man Gives Refuge and Food to Cute Raccoons During Cold Weather
Photographer Brad Gillette has been getting frequent visits from fluffy raccoons hiding from freezing winds. He gives them food, they give him something to photograph. Fair trade, right there. A photo posted by Brad Gillette (@bradgillette) on Nov 27, 2016 at 8:32pm PST sputniknews IF YOU ENJOY THIS SITE PLEASE TELL OTHERS ABOUT US…SHARING IS CARING SUPPORT OUR SITE – … Continue reading
Cute Baby Wombat Thinks It’s a Dog
George is a baby wombat currently in the care of wildlife conservationist Tim Faulkner at the Australian Reptile Park. This is arguably the happiest wombat ever. Sputniknews IF YOU ENJOY THIS SITE PLEASE TELL OTHERS ABOUT US…SHARING IS CARING SUPPORT OUR SITE – LIKE US ON FACEBOOK PAGE…FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @bendedreality Start the discussion, leave a comment below
‘Build that Swamp’: Trump Lashes out at ‘Unwatchable’ Saturday Night Live
US President-elect Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to hit back at a Saturday Night Live comedy sketch that mocked him for tweeting too much. Actor Alec Baldwin was back in his role of Trump in the live show, which began with his character interrupting a security briefing to share a post from a 16-year-old high schooler named Seth. “I … Continue reading
Fluffy Kitty Frozen to Siberian Ground Rescued by Caring Quick-thinking Couple [video]
The fluffy cat was shivering from fright after becoming wedged to the snow-covered surface leaving him unable to move. Good Samaritan Sergey Baranov, 41, a knife maker from Zlatoust and his wife Yelena, 36, spotted the pet under their vehicle on one of the coldest days of winter. It took a total of SEVEN buckets of warm water to melt … Continue reading
What Holding Your Breath Does To Your Body
Is holding your breath bad for you? And did you know that you can hold it longer underwater than you can on land? For children of a certain age, holding your breath can be both a recreational activity and a form of protest. But it’s really not good for you. The body basically panics when you hold your breath, and … Continue reading
