Ambiguous Cylinder Illusion and more Optical Illusions

Optical Illusions are fun - and are caused by some great artistry, which leads the human mind to 'mis-read' what the eyes are seeing. It takes a while to figure out the 'real' stuff.

Here's an amazing illusion - the Ambiguous Cyclinder Illusion. You got to see it to believe it.

And, then check this link to see an explanation (and a few more interesting illusions) of what just happened!


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Things You Might Not Know About Eggs

Eggs are among the most common and popular foods on our planet today. People have been consuming eggs for years, from a variety of sources and in various forms.

Here's some things you might not have known, though. Well, bet you didn't know there are blue eggs too?!


You hunt them on Easter, but how much do you... by Mashable

You can also read about this here.

Earth's History - On a Football Field

The Earth, according to some scientists, is still a very young planet - just about 4+ billion years old. Yes, we know what you might be thinking...! But, the history of our amazing planet Earth is quite fascinating and you'll be amazed at how life forms evolved since its birth.

The folks at Curiosity.com have "captured" this amazing history and explained it with context of a football field. Not only is it amusing, it's indeed interesting! You - and your kids - would love it!

(Source: Curiosity.com)

Fun facts to make you smile

We live in a fascinating world, which we seldom try to appreciate. It's the little things that can put a smile to an otherwise busy life. Check out some of these cute, fun things...

Otters hold on to each other while sleeping...

Click the image above to view more fun facts that will make you smile.

Airport Wifi Passwords Across the World

With people being - and wanting to be - more connected today, it sometimes gets a tad frustrating when stuck at a place with no wifi. And, this couldn't be truer than at an airport.

Well, apparently, someone has been trying to get around this, and they've now put it on a map! Hey, we're just sharing this - and haven't checked out it's authenticity. But, well, if you want to give it a shot, and it works for you...!

(Source: This Map Shows Airport Wifi Passwords Across the World)

Your Zodiac Sign May Have Changed - We're in the 21st Century Now!

For centuries, based on ancient maps that early stargazers prepared and followed, most of the human civilizations have come to identify and recognize the familiar twelve Zodiac signs, named after the constellations. Well, yes, each generation and culture has their own charts for this, and follow different methods.

Interestingly, in a recent finding or report, NASA reminded us that there are, in fact, 13 constellations. So, does this mean that we've missed something all along? And, which is the new sign? Or, do you now 'belong' to a different sign altogether?

Amusing questions - and who knows, with what significance! If you're the curious type, then read on about the 13th sign to know more.

Black Moon 2016

Most people have heard of a "Blue Moon" and possibly even a "Supermoon"! But, "Black Moon" is a new term. And, if you're curious like we are, then, here's everything you wanted to know about it!

And, you're going to be lucky to - umm, now, we can't really say, 'see' it! - know about it!





Also, if you're interested to know more about our nearest celestial neighbor, this infographic about the moon is very interesting indeed.

(Source: space.com)

How many black dots do you see?

Optical illusions are always interesting and fun. Can you see the image below and identify how many black dots there are?

It's not as easy as it seems! And, if you want to understand why, read the article here.
Meanwhile, don't get too worked up about your eyesight, and share this fun with others!

(Source: http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/12/12885574/optical-illusion-12-black-dots)

[TED Ed] Knowing Your Digital Dossier?

We live in a digital world. and the notion of privacy is fast taking new avatars, for which, most of the laws are seemingly not ready. The digital citizens - children born since the dawn of the digital age - are knowingly (sometimes?) and often, unknowingly, leaving digital footprints at every turn.

Indeed, this can be a scary thought, but apparently, there's no turning back. This neat little TED-Ed lesson explains what's forming one's 'Digital Dossier'. Worth a look!

(Source: TED-Ed)

[Fun] How good is your vision? Take this test...!

Interested in knowing how good your vision is? Then check out this little test. It's easy, and interesting too.

(Source: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Vision-Test-Video-37209469)

[Infographic] Chinese Zodiac Signs

Happy Chinese New Year! For those who may have missed it, this is the Year of the Monkey.
The Chinese zodiacs are determined by birth year, and is ruled by an animal.

Here's a quick guide to the Chinese zodiacs. What are you and what are your personality traits?

 

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/style/happy-chinese-chinese-zodiac-says-143038573.html)

[Tips] Why didn't we think of folding clothes this way until now?

Folding and unfolding clothes is a regular chore for everyone (well, okay - yeah, we understand, there are some exceptions!). And, the majority of us have learnt to do it in a way, that's passed on through the ages.

But, take a look at this - and you'll probably never go back to the old way!

Android App Performance Report (2015)

You're probably using your mobile device almost all the time. However, even if you aren't, you're not averse to the battery drain that occurs. (Oh, how we miss those old days of super battery life, candy bar phones!).

AVG has just released their 2015 report of the apps that drain your battery the most. Some work to keep these 'muted' might help you stretch that juice for when you most need it!

Check out the infographic below, or read the techpost about it.

Did You Know about Android Easter Eggs?

Android is more than just the most popular operating system for the millions of smartphones on the planet. It is powering smart devices from glasses to watches. And, it's always been a source of "fun" for the developers and geeks out there!

Well, while there's a good chance you're using Android already, you may not have known about the Easter Eggs hidden into the Android OS. Well, check out this, if you want to know what these are!

A Horrendous Traffic Jam (China)

We've all heard of bad traffic and most would've experienced one at some point of time. But, nothing will beat this one - a massive, 50-lane traffic jam is a nightmare, by any standards!!

Read about this here.

[Infographic] Android's Delicious Versions

Android, that cute little droid, that greets over half the world's phones today has grown by leaps and bounds. But, sometimes, it gets hard to recollect which version is which.

This smart infographic makes this delicious journey as simple as ABC to recall.

Travel Inside a Black Hole

Space, Time, Stars, Galaxies, the Universe... all have fascinated us at some point in time, and this begins right in our childhood. The recent movie Interstellar - a spectacular one - brought the intrigue of these dimensions well to enthrall thousands.

In keeping with the theme for that, surely one has wondered what it might be like to travel into a black hole. Well, thanks to the movie, and the folks at Curiosity.com, here's a short lesson. Enjoy the journey!

[TED] Beverly + Dereck Joubert: Life lessons from big cats

Excerpt:
"Beverly + Dereck Joubert live in the bush, filming and photographing lions and leopards in their natural habitat. With stunning footage (some never before seen), they discuss their personal relationships with these majestic animals — and their quest to save the big cats from human threats."

The footage is stunning, and is the result of years of being out there. It's definitely anyone who cares for nature must watch.


(Source: TED)

How optical illusions trick your brain

Optical illusions (like the one alongside) are cleverly made images that trick our minds into seeing something completely different from what it is.

How, or why does this happen? If you're curious, check out this short and informative video from TED-ed.

[TED] Learning Chinese Easily (Basics)

Chinese (and other close oriental cultures) have rich fascinating history and culture. But, what's also very interesting is their language - the written character, that is. 

Well, probably by some others, it is fascinating to understand and figure out how to read and make sense of these creative and artistically crafted symbols.

A short, lovely glimpse into this by TED speaker ShaoLan Hsueh provides a wonderful 'insight' into this in this short talk.




(Source: TED)