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45 Times Dumb Folks Pushed People To Their Limit With Their Questions

In the moment, these utterances can feel like the most awkward thing that has ever happened to you. Later, you can probably laugh about it with friends in good humor. The post 45 Times Dumb Folks Pushed People To Their Limit With Their Questions first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jun 13, 2024

Women with epilepsy face a rollercoaster of hormones and seizures. But we’re treating them like men

About 50 million people globally have epilepsy. Half of these are women.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

Optical illusion: Can you spot the lipstick around these perfume bottles?

If you're a fan of brain teasers and optical illusions, get ready for a fun and challenging puzzle. Imagine a display of perfume bottles, each one more dazzling than the last. But lurking among these fragrant treasures is a hidden lipstick. Can you find it in just 10 seconds? Give…

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024

Vision test: Only those with 20/20 eyesight can guess the hidden number

Do you think you have eyes sharp enough to catch the tiniest details? Well, here's a fun challenge for you that might just put your vision and intellect to the ultimate test. The latest brainteaser on the block is sure to leave you scratching your head as you race against…

The Times of India · Jun 11, 2024

How do people 'wake up' from comas?

People can stay in comas for weeks, months or even years. But what causes some of these patients to "wake up"?

LiveScience · Jun 11, 2024

From urine tasting to self-infecting with stomach bugs – a brief guide to the most daring medical self-experiments

Science presenter and journalist Dr Michael Mosley was well known not only for his expertise, energy and passion as a broadcaster but also for trialling experiments on himself. From swallowing tapeworm eggs to having areas of his brain switched off, Mosley joined other medical pioneers who weren’t afraid to make…

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when

About 1 in 6 Americans are age 65 or older, and that percentage is projected to grow. Older adults often hold positions of power, have retirement savings accumulated over the course of their lifetimes, and make important financial and health-related decisions – all of which makes them attractive targets for…

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Emilia Clarke Was Scared She'd Be "Fired" From 'Game of Thrones' Over Brain Injuries

Heartbreaking.

Marie Claire · Jun 11, 2024

Miles Jupp at the Duchess Theatre review: his brush with mortality makes for jaw achingly funny comedy

Jupp’s consumate performance utterly draws the audience in

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2024

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

Federal health advisers have endorsed a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly for people with mild dementia

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024