The World’s Oldest Optical Illusion

The image was a sketch of a rabbits head, or was it a ducks head? Both images seemed to switch back and forth from being a duck then being a rabbit. The duck-rabbit illusion is a classic one, but its certainly not the first. The prehistoric artworks found in the cave of Font-de-Gaume, in France, is especially noteworthy. In this piece, both the mammoth and the bison are shown sharing the same contour....

May 10, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Samuel Sanders

Embrace the Passwordless Future of Passkeys

Digital passwords haveexisted since the 1960s, and we havent come up with a better option…until now. These tools are popularly known as passkeys, and they are already starting to take off. Are passkeys really that much safer? What happens if I lose my passkey? How passkeys work in theory Passkeys are built on public web authentication standards. Instead of creating a password, you create a cryptographically generated passkey thats stored on your unit....

May 9, 2023 · 2 min · 292 words · Jeanette Henderson

Girolamo Segato’s Mysterious Petrified Mummies

For thousands of years, different cultures across continents have successfully preserved bodies of their ancestors. In Christian tradition, bodies of saints were preserved and venerated. In modern times, mummification has become essential for studying and teaching anatomy to medical students. Various methods have been used to preserve dead bodies. Many of the techniques used to preserve bodies have been lost. Yet, the exact reason why her body was so completely preserved is lost....

May 9, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Ashley Gonzales

Kaya Jam Wants to Be Your New Favorite Condiment

Flavorful dips and spreads are some of the greatest gifts I give to myself. For sweet applications, theres kaya jam. This queen of coconut condiments pairs well slathered on toast or layered in a cake. Best of all, its simple enough to make in your home kitchen. Kaya jam, at its most elemental, is a coconut custard thickened with egg. The grassy notes and the green color come from a flavorful plant called pandan....

May 9, 2023 · 2 min · 362 words · Lisa Brown

The Dos and Don'ts of Texting in a New Relationship

Its a great way to flirt and helps to foster connection and intimacy. Plus, its an easy way to show someone youre thinking of them. That is, when its used in an effective way. Below, House shares her tips on the dos and donts of making texting work for your new relationship. The texting DOs in a new relationship Text them before they have a big meeting. Text when you are away doing something fun without them… but only once....

May 9, 2023 · 2 min · 347 words · Brian Ortega

When Nutrition Timing Actually Matters

When youre working out and aiming for a particular goal, its smart to pull the big levers first. Getting enough food, enough sleep, and enough training time will have the biggest impact on your results. If youre gaining muscle, its an important building block. If youre losing weight, eating protein (and strength training!) helps your body to retain as much muscle as possible so that most of the weight lost is fat....

May 8, 2023 · 2 min · 339 words · Brian Key

You Can Overcome 'Creative Mortification'

Have you ever suffered creative mortification? When discouragement becomes mortification According toBeghettos research, there are two main components of creative mortification. Very few will respond, Im just naturally good at it. Mortification can come from an external event that reinforces your internal insecurity about your own inherent talent. The second main driver of creative mortification is shame. Creativity can feel like taking deep, meaningful parts of ourselves and putting them on display for others....

May 8, 2023 · 2 min · 404 words · Mrs. Emily Brown

Your Guide to 13 Alternative Flours

you might have your cake and get a dose of beans in too. Amaranth flour Not only do starchy tubers and grains make great flours, but seeds do too. Amaranth is made by finely milling the seeds of the amaranth plant. But dont let that stop you from trying it. Its also used in flatbreads likerajgira aloo roti, oramaranth tortillas. Barley flour has a noticeably earthy, nutty flavor when used in baking....

May 8, 2023 · 3 min · 635 words · Brianna Harris

How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor

There is no shortage ofadviceandresearchthat points to the benefits of having mentors. They are advisors who can offer support to you throughout your career. Also, mentors are people who have more experience so they can help you handle tricky workplace situations. Years ago, a mentor helped me overcome an embarrassing mistake at work. I mentioned this to my mentor at the time who flat out told me to stop. She said, You have apologized and owned your mistake....

May 5, 2023 · 3 min · 575 words · Lisa Avila

Lennie Gwyther: A 9-year-old Who Journeyed Solo Across Australia

On February 3, 1932, nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther packed his bags and left for Sydney. Accompanying him on this journey was his horse Ginger Mick, who was also nine years old. Lennie and Ginger Mick. Photo:Wikimedia Lennie Gwyther was born in April 1922. Both shared the same birthday and were inseparable. Ginger Mick also ran on races and won many at Leongatha, Foster and Yarram. In 1931, Lennies father fell heavily from his tractor and broke his leg....

May 4, 2023 · 3 min · 498 words · Martha Peters

Start Your Morning Right With a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pancake Casserole

Eating apancake breakfast sandwichis a flavor experience every salty-sweet-loving human deserves. c’mon join me in observing the sacred union of BEC and pancake batter in casserole matrimony. A BEC pancake bake packs all of the flavors of a complete breakfast in a satisfying slice. Its an impressive behemoth for a brunch party, or a clever way to prep your workweek breakfast. In practice, the casserole had plans of its own....

May 4, 2023 · 2 min · 367 words · Nancy Vazquez

You Can Probably Get Reimbursed If Your Flight Price Drops

One of the few silver linings of the pandemic has been the flexibility that airlines now offer. The only downside is that most airlines dont allow their most basic fares to take advantage of this perk. But the security of having the price guarantee can make the price jump from the basic fare worth it. Cash or travel credit? Customer service number: 1 (800) 252-7522. you’re free to get the difference in price byfollowing these steps....

May 4, 2023 · 3 min · 604 words · Annette Hernandez

Can an App Really Improve Your Mobility?

I hate stretching, but I must admit that working on my mobility has helped me in the gym. Im a better lifter for it. Before I installed any of these apps, I knew a few things about my own mobility. I do Olympic-style weightlifting, and I know that I can easily sit into a deep squat. In short, I move okay for a weightlifter, but Id make a poor gymnast....

May 3, 2023 · 4 min · 746 words · Christina Farmer