Author Archives: MF

Take this test to figure out how tone-deaf you are – The Verge

Posted on March 14, 2023 by MF

Over at Harvard University, the department of psychology has opened a new lab to study the science of music. While this is sure to lead to plenty of interesting research in the future, the important takeaway from this news is … Continue reading →

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Love language

Posted on February 20, 2023 by MF

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. Apple Watch gifted by my son 🧡

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Why a Conversation With Bing’s Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled – The New York Times

Posted on February 18, 2023 by MF

A very strange conversation with the chatbot built into Microsoft’s search engine led to it declaring its love for me. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/technology/bing-chatbot-microsoft-chatgpt.html

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How Expectations and Conditioning Shape Our Response to Placebos | The MIT Press Reader

Posted on January 21, 2023 by MF

Kathryn Hall, an expert on placebos, considers the ways that expectations and learning affect our response to them. — Read on thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/how-expectations-and-conditioning-shape-our-response-to-placebos/

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Online shopping traps sellers use, explained – Vox

Posted on January 19, 2023 by MF

Marketers use dark patterns, deceptive design, and a host of tricks to get consumers to feel like products are scarce or popular and get them to buy more. — Read on http://www.vox.com/the-goods/23505330/online-shopping-ecomerce-tricks-dark-patterns-deceptive-design

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25 Words That Are Their Own Opposites

Posted on December 17, 2022 by MF

Stumble into the looking-glass world of contronyms. — Read on getpocket.com/explore/item/25-words-that-are-their-own-opposites

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Why Do Batteries Lose Charge When You Aren’t Using Them?

Posted on November 5, 2022 by MF

You charge a tablet or a battery pack for your power drill to 100%, put it in a drawer, and forget about it. The next time you pull it out, the battery is dead. What gives? Here’s why batteries don’t … Continue reading →

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An example of positive thinking

Posted on November 3, 2022 by MF

During my School days, After getting the first beating on my hands from the teacher, I used to wipe my hands on my trousers and then only take the second one ….!I was very particular about cleanliness.😛 All my teachers … Continue reading →

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How to Brush Your Teeth Properly, According to a Dentist

Posted on October 2, 2022 by MF

Do you brush for two minutes, with the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to spit, not rinse after brushing? And that brushing at the wrong time can cause damage? — Read on getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-brush-your-teeth-properly-according-to-a-dentist

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The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time

Posted on September 26, 2022 by MF

Once the extra, unnecessary stuff is deleted, only the best is left. — Read on getpocket.com/explore/item/the-27-greatest-decluttering-tips-of-all-time

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