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Kid Explains 4th Dimension Then Goes Missing: What Happened to XKCDHatGuy?
Around 12 years ago, a video appeared on YouTube that became pretty famous. It was called "Fourth Dimension Explained by a High School Student," and it was made by someone known as xkcd Hat Guy. The video was all about this complex idea of dimensions. Imagine you have a piece of paper that's totally flat. That's like one dimension. Now, if you stack a bunch of those papers on top of each other, you get two dimensions, like a flat square. Then, if you add more layers, making it like a cube, that's three dimensions. But here's where it gets wild: this video was talking about what a fourth dimension could be like. It's like trying to imagine something beyond what we can see or feel.
By Saket Kumar11 days ago in Fiction
The REAL Stories & Origins Behind 5 Famous Disney Movies
The Disney Company is synonymous with entertainment, enchantment, and timeless stories that have captured the hearts of billions worldwide. Yet, behind the magic lies a surprising truth: many of Disney's most beloved films are rooted in real events and unusual tales, some of which are far from their original, darker counterparts. Here are five Disney classics that may astonish you with their origins, stories that required significant alterations to become suitable for children.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in BookClub
The Most Convincing Stories of Time Traveler You'll Ever Hear...
Exploring the enigmatic realm of time travel, one encounters a myriad of captivating tales that blur the lines between reality and imagination. From Sergey Ponomarenko's perplexing journey from the past to the future to Rudolph Fentz's mysterious appearance in Times Square, these accounts beckon us to delve deeper into the tantalizing possibilities of temporal anomalies.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Fiction
Are Your Eyes Part of Your Brain?
The human brain, the seat of consciousness and cognition, has long been the focus of scientific inquiry and wonder. Yet, as we delve deeper into the complexities of neurobiology, we are confronted with a profound question: what exactly constitutes the brain? Contrary to conventional wisdom, the brain's functions and cells extend beyond the confines of the organ nestled within our skulls, challenging traditional notions and opening new avenues of exploration in neuroscience.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Education
What Squids and Frogs Taught Us About How Brain Cells Talk
For decades, understanding the intricate workings of the brain has been a monumental challenge. The key to unlocking its secrets lies in the complex interplay of cells that transmit information at lightning speed through chemical and electrical signals. But our understanding of this fundamental process owes much to early neuroscience pioneers and the diverse array of animals they studied.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Geeks
The Most Mysterious Person of the Cold War: The Unsolved Case of the Isdal Woman
For over five decades, the enigmatic saga of the Isdal Woman has haunted the tranquil city of Bergen, Norway, casting long shadows over its picturesque landscape. The tale began in 1970 when unsuspecting hikers stumbled upon a grisly discovery in the untamed wilderness near Bergen—a badly burned body that would soon be dubbed the Isdal Woman. What ensued was an intricate web of mystery, intrigue, and suspicion, as authorities embarked on a quest to unravel the truth behind her tragic demise.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Fiction
Did You Exist Before You Were Born?
Contemplating the vastness of existence often leads us to ponder the enigmatic question: did we exist before our birth? This query, shrouded in existential intrigue, transcends mere philosophical musings, delving into the very essence of our being. As sentient beings traversing the labyrinth of life, we grapple with the inevitability of our mortality, confronting the stark reality that one day, we shall all succumb to the inexorable embrace of death.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Fiction
Why Are Your Friends Happier Than You?
The Happiness Paradox is a confounding phenomenon that seems to afflict nearly every human being on the planet. It poses a perplexing question: why do most of our friends appear to be happier than ourselves? Is happiness some grand pyramid scheme, with one supremely happy individual perched at the summit while the rest of us languish in morose depths? Or is there another, more intricate explanation, one entwined with yet another paradox—the Friendship Paradox? It appears so, and the culprit may very well be our social networks. Let's delve into the intricacies of why your friends might seem happier than you.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Humans
5 Reddit Posts That Solved Unexplained Mysteries
In the annals of internet lore, there exists a haunting tale that began with a simple Reddit post in the year 2014. It was on the digital stage of the r/legaladvice subreddit where a user under the enigmatic pseudonym RBradbury1920 unleashed a narrative that would grip the online community with fear and fascination.
By Saket Kumar12 days ago in Psyche
How augmented realities and avatars going to change the world
Augmented realities and avatars have long been the stuff of science fiction stories. However, there are novels and comics that explore these concepts which may not be too far from becoming a reality. One such concept is the metaverse, a term coined by Neil Stevenson in his 1992 novel "Snow Crash." The metaverse is essentially an online world with its own set of rules and nations. While it may sound like something out of a futuristic cult classic like "Ready Player One" or "Snow Crash," the metaverse is actually on its way and it will revolutionize human interaction as we know it.
By Saket Kumar13 days ago in Futurism