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Brain Fingerprinting

There is a new, non-invasive technology being developed which is able to peer into your brain to discover whether you...
Written by Alan Bellows • 30 Nov 2005 • Read →
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And You Thought Houdini Was Good

One of my favorite films is ‘The Great Escape” with its spectacular cast and haunting conclusion. If you are unfamili...
Written by Josh Harding • 30 Nov 2005 • Read →
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Lie Detectors

Law enforcement officers, secret agents, and counter-espionage personnel have most interesting toolboxes. Their occup...
Written by Alan Bellows • 27 Nov 2005 • Read →
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Quantum Mechanics and Immortality

Quantum Mechanics is a curious area of study which began in the early 20th century when scientists began to discover...
Written by Alan Bellows • 26 Nov 2005 • Read →
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Professional Farters

Joseph Pujol, a man of singular talent, was born in Marseilles, France in 1857. In his early youth it became clear th...
Written by Alan Bellows • 26 Nov 2005 • Read →
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Let’s Make a Deal

There is a classic mathematical nuisance known as the Monty Hall problem which can be hard to wrap the mind around. I...
Written by Alan Bellows • 22 Nov 2005 • Read →
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Alien Hand Syndrome

In 1908, the German neurologist and psychiatrist Dr Kurt Goldstein was bewildered by the strange behaviors manifest i...
Written by Alan Bellows • 19 Nov 2005 • Read →
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The History of Sealand

The Principality of Sealand is a unique little micronation with a colorful history. Located six miles off the eastern...
Written by Alan Bellows • 13 Nov 2005 • Read →
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Leonardo The Inventor

Many of us are familiar with Leonardo Da Vinci the artist. His contributions to the culture are seemingly endless....
Written by Josh Harding • 12 Nov 2005 • Read →
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The Killer Lakes of Cameroon

On the night of 15 August 1984, a truck sagging with the weight of a dozen passengers trundled along a misty road in...
Written by Alan Bellows • 11 Nov 2005 • Read →
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