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When the Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov visited the US in 1962, the American press initially portrayed him as affable and polite. But when he said, “I saw neither angels nor God up there. I believe in man,” the press quickly turned on him and accused him of spreading “anti-religious propaganda.”
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In a 2005 NASA study, scientists successfully revived bacteria that had been in a frozen pond in Alaska for 32,000 years. The microbes had been frozen since when woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth. Once the ice melted, they began swimming around, unaffected, and quickly became infectious.
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In Estonia, drivers caught speeding along the road between Tallinn and the town of Rapla were stopped and given a choice. They could pay a fine, as normal, or take a “timeout” instead, waiting for 45 minutes or an hour, depending on how fast they were going when stopped.
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In March 2020, a coronavirus conference has been canceled due to the coronavirus.
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It’s crazy how we remember things, or how logic thinking kicks in when moving from task to task. And what about when the brain triggers the flight or fight response in a moment of fear? The brain is so sophisticated that centuries of experimentation and research have occurred still leave scientists dumbfounded.
This viral tweet by @Kyleplantemoji might have you screaming, “WTH?”
Fun fact: some people have an internal narrative and some don't
As in, some people's thoughts are like sentences they "hear", and some people just have abstract non-verbal thoughts, and have to consciously verbalize them
And most people aren't aware of the other type of person
— Kyle
(@KylePlantEmoji) January 27, 2020
For those who are wondering what he’s talking about, an internal narrative is:
“An internal monologue, also called self-talk, inner speech, inner discourse or internal discourse, is a person’s inner voice which provides a running verbal monologue of thoughts while they are conscious.
It is usually tied to a person’s sense of self. It is particularly important in planning, problem solving, self-reflection, self-image, critical thinking, emotions, and subvocalization (reading in one’s head).”
Already my mind is exploding!
What does it mean that some people can’t hear their voice in their head? I thought this was normal! Apparently it’s not.
This bothered Ryan Langdon so much he took to social media saying it “ruined his day” and wrote a blog post to deep dive into some Q&A he had with other people.
Okay, so yesterday I learned that some people do not have an inner monologue and do not "hear" their voice when they…
Posted by Ryan Langdon on Tuesday, January 28, 2020
He writes…
“My day was completely ruined yesterday when I stumbled upon a fun fact that absolutely obliterated my mind. I saw this tweet yesterday that said that not everyone has an internal monologue in their head.
All my life, I could hear my voice in my head and speak in full sentences as if I was talking out loud. I thought everyone experienced this, so I did not believe that it could be true at that time.
Literally the first person I asked was a classmate of mine who said that she can not “hear” her voice in her mind. I asked her if she could have a conversation with herself in her head and she looked at me funny like I was the weird one in this situation.
So I began to become more intrigued. Most people I asked said that they have this internal monologue that is running rampant throughout the day.
However, every once in a while, someone would say that they don’t experience this.”
He posted the receipts to prove the conversation…
Photo Credit: Imgur, Ryan Langdon
WHAT? That is freaking crazy! Just words? How in the world…..?
“How do they get through the day? How do they read? How do they make decisions between choice A and choice B?
My friend described it as “concept maps” that she sees in her brain. Another friend says that she literally sees the words in her head if she is trying to think about something.
I was taking ibuprofen at this point in the day because my brain was literally unable to comprehend this revelation.
How have I made it 25 years in life without realizing that people don’t think like me?”
Don’t worry Ryan, you aren’t all alone in the world. There are plenty of us out there.
Still….
Photo Credit: Imgur, Ryan Langdon
He continues…
“I posted a poll on instagram to get a more accurate assessment of the situation. Currently 91 people have responded that they have an internal monologue and 18 people reported that they do not have this.
I began asking those people questions about the things that they experience and it is quite different from the majority.
I would tell them that I could look at myself in the mirror and have a full blown telepathic conversation with myself without opening my mouth and they responded as if I had schizophrenia.
One person even mentioned that when they do voice overs in movies of people’s thoughts, they “wished that it was real.”
Photo Credit: Imgur, Ryan Langdon
So how do folks without internal narration read books?
Photo Credit: Imgur, Ryan Langdon
He wraps up by asking for further assistance in understanding this matter at hand.
“Whether people just have different definitions of their thoughts, or if people literally don’t have an internal monologue, there is one thing that we do know… you will definitely get a headache if you keep thinking about this.
Just trying to wrap my head around it is causing irreversible brain damage. I suggest asking people around you what they experience. If you are one of the few that do not have this internal monologue, please enlighten me, because I still do not understand life anymore.
Send help.”
You can take a peek at the full article on his webpage and the interesting one-on-one interview he does with a friend! So what are your “thoughts” about this? Assuming you have thoughts…
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From what I’ve heard from my teen, if you slap the word “Supreme” on a hoodie, jacket or another piece of clothing, the value of that item explodes into something unaffordable and if he doesn’t get that hoodie he will be the laughingstock of the town.
So, I didn’t believe it…until now.
Folks, there are Supreme Oreos selling for thousands of actual dollars on eBay.
The mind boggles.
The first reporting on this insanity was by the New York Post who saw an eBay listing for the swank sandwich cookie starting at $4 and ended up selling for more than $2,600 for a a single three-pack of cookies. I’m assuming “new with tags.”
And then there’s this one for $4K…
And this one for $20K??!!
And this one for… wait for it… $69K?!?!?!?!
Officially, the costly cookies are described as, “Double Stuff OREO cookies with baked logo. 3 cookies per pack.” And, are listed as $8. NOT $8,000.
Question: how did these sellers get the cookies before their official launch? I’m guessing dark web.
So… question… how dumb are people who buy these? Completely dumb or just dumb and rich?
Let us know in the comments!
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A Florida mom has been charged with a felony after posting a video of her daughter licking a tongue depressor and then putting it back into the jar at the doctor’s office. Apparently, nobody learned anything useful from 2019’s ice cream challenge.
Corey Ward, 30, posted the video to her Snapchat with the caption “Don’t tell me how to live my life.”
Photo Credit: First Coast News via YouTube
After receiving backlash for obvious reasons, Ward tried to defend herself by explaining the difference between her daughter’s actions and the ice cream challenge. She claims that the contaminated items were thrown away after the video.
“The video doesn’t show that the items were thrown away or anything else that happened.
I posted this on my personal Snapchat with my 20-something friends, where someone allowed another person to video it.
I didn’t post it on Facebook or YouTube as a challenge or whatever.”
Ward is now facing a felony charge for tampering with a consumer product without regard for possible death or bodily injury.
If convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Cori Ward says she's the one who shared the video of her daughter on her personal Snapchat with a few of her friends. The video has gone viral on Facebook where it was posted by someone else. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/42Kjm6U03N
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) July 10, 2019
The ice cream challenge went viral in 2019. Multiple people were arrested for attempting the challenge, including the originator, a teenage girl from Texas.
The original video showed her licking a container of Blue Bell’s Tin Roof ice cream and then putting it back into the freezer at Walmart.
So yeah, maybe not ever do anything like that? It clearly will get you in trouble… and make all your friends think you’re super gross.
Worth it? Nope!
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Regular old house cats have a lot in common with their wildcat cousins. Similar to lions, tigers, jaguars, and other big cats, house cats like to sleep a lot, rub against things, and scratch with their claws. Still, it’s not exactly hard to spot the differences between a big cat and a house cat — which is why one news reporter’s video about a local cougar has been going viral for years.
“I’m Scott Madaus, live in Hernando, Mississippi where there have been spottings of a cougar.”
At that exact moment, the camera panned to a normal house cat just chilling in the background.
You can’t make this stuff up…
The cat that stole the show. Not really sure how my live tease made social media let alone international social media. But here you go if you didn't catch it.
Posted by Scott Madaus on Friday, October 13, 2017
The reporter then stated the obvious…
“That’s not it, that looks like a house cat.”
Yep, just a normal kitty sitting pretty in the middle of the broadcast with that nonchalant “I could give AF what you think about me” look that cats are so great at.
Photo Credit: Fox 13 Screenshot
The camera hilariously remains on the cat for the rest of the clip, resulting in a shot where the cat is sitting right on top of the caption “LARGE CAT SPOTTED.”
Knowing cats, this clip somehow isn’t surprising at all.
Gotta love ’em!
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Hollywood has been know to produce “movie magic,” and of course TV does the exact same thing to fool those watching at home. Because why not? What are people gonna do? NOT watch? Hahaha… ummm…
Buzzfeed recently created a list of the “lies and tricks” producers used to get one over on you, and we picked out the most interesting ones to share with you.
Spoiler alerts coming at ya!!!!!!
After winning, each contestant must complete stacks of paperwork to receive their prize in the mail (via check).
Photo Credit: Bravo TV
And all the furniture? The contestants don’t get to keep it.
BOOOO!
If they want it, they have to buy it from Joanna Gaines’ store Magnolia Market.
Producers record “surprize” staged reactions of the audience and they have to wait until it airs to find out who it is.
“The producers already know everything and that’s why the catfishes are already wearing mics.
Supposedly though, they don’t tell Nev and his investigations are all real, as he doesn’t know any details.”
Producers record both reactions and decide which one gets aired.
Kind of. Josh is not driving the car! It’s hitched up to a trailer.
Saw James corden and Justin Bieber filming carpool karaoke and this is why I have trust issues — he isn't even driving! pic.twitter.com/bkP9moGJmu
— Zoli
(@zolihonig) January 23, 2020
Photo Credit: Buzzfeed, House Hunters
All these scenes were shot on a soundstage!
Photo Credit: Bustle, NBC
The college Rachel and Kurt attended is a fake.
Photo Credit: Buzzfeed, Fox
While filming a scene on The Good Place the production team ordered “rubber nuggets” that look like shrimp!
Photo Credit: Buzzfeed, NBC
But don’t try this at home. Pee makes it hurt more!
I’m feeling a little betrayed and kinda sad! Now that we’ve broken your TV secret hearts, tell us your favorite television magic spoilers!
Do that in the comments, fam!
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South Park is no stranger to public scrutiny and criticism. Sift through the internet and you’ll see many think pieces, essays, and rebukes against the show.
Author Dana Schwartz is one of the many people who has recently voiced her opinion on South Park’s cultural impact—and the damage the show has caused.
In retrospect, it seems impossible to overstate the cultural damage done by SOUTH PARK, the show that portrayed earnestness as the only sin and taught that mockery is the ultimate inoculation against all criticism
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 13, 2020
That’s true. The show is well-known for mocking almost everyone: world leaders, minorities, the people who oppress minorities, celebrities, and cultural fads.
Here is yet another point the author makes:
Smugness is not the same as intelligence; provocation isn’t the same as bravery. The lesser of two evils aren’t the same.
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 13, 2020
But Schwartz also tries to give South Park credit for its recent apology.
It seems lie South Park has been trying to reckon with this—I admit I haven't been watching the show in recent seasons, but I'm fascinated to see this: https://t.co/xjdhGE514y
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 13, 2020
The show also had to apologize to China for how it was portrayed. But Schwartz also tried to respect the fact that some of the show’s damage is also on the fans themselves. She’s right in pointing out that TV has a big influence on people, but audiences do choose what they take seriously and internalize.
some very normal well-adjusted south park fans! pic.twitter.com/ggfs0SieYr
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 14, 2020
The author then went on to clarify her position to both people who wanted to have a real discussion, and the many trolls that descended onto her timeline.
My point was that South Park seemed to teach that it was always cooler to be reactionary and contrarian, and anyone who criticizes anything is “offended” and that’s the *real* problem. Wonder if that’s the message these fans absorbed…. pic.twitter.com/myccXjG3CN
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 14, 2020
Schwartz also criticized the show for making it popular to “do nothing” about the world’s potential problems—and be smug about it.
People saying “they make fun of everyone!!!” — that is my point. South Park IS a political show, but one whose message is: both sides are equally terrible so the only correct thing to do is nothing, while mocking it all from your position of intellectual superiority.
— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) February 14, 2020
And though there were many trolls who were angry at Schwartz, others provided some insight.
I submit that it's the result of denying that age-appropriate content matters, especially with regards to satire.
I remember my brother's friends thinking beavis & butthead were so cool, & always impersonating them.
No! You're supposed to laugh *at* them! pic.twitter.com/b4yZtST5eR
— J. M. King (@jettblk_k) February 13, 2020
Another Twitter user shared his point of view as well.
It's the "Watchmen" and "Dark Knight Returns" issue in comics. While neither are perfect (and many aspects didn't age well), the issue isn't with them as works of art/fiction.
It's people took the wrong lessons away from them and it's taken decades to get past that.
— matt bernius (@mattBernius) February 15, 2020
Schwartz definitely made some good points about South Park and its fans. Even if you disagree with it, dissecting a show’s influence on popular culture always makes for an interesting debate.
Where do you stand? Did South Park influence boys (and some girls) negatively or it just a satire?
We’ll happily entertain your opinion in the comments section.
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Tfw you get home from McDonald's and realize they forgot your barbecue sauce. 
. We learned one very important life lesson from F.R.I.E.N.D.S – Peeing on a jellyfish sting relieves you from the pain!