Marshmallow Test VIDEO: A Reenactment Of Walter Mischel’s Child Psychology Test

This has been around for some time but I just was introduced to it today. From HuffPo:

In the late 1960s, psychologist Walter Mischel performed a series of tests on preschoolers referred to as The Marshmallow Tests. Mischel would give a child a single marshmallow, then leave him or her alone in the room with it. Before he departed, he’d make each kid an offer: if they wanted to, they could eat it immediately — but if they waited for him to return, they’d get two marshmallows. The tests were designed to examine willpower and the mental processes behind delayed gratification. Watching kids go through the experiment can be poignant… and adorable. See the video below. Continue reading

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The Coke Zero & Mentos Rocket Car

Remember those guys who a couple years ago paired Mentos with various versions of Coca-Cola to create some beautiful geysers? They’re at it again. Check out the trailer video below.

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OUCH: Julio Aparicio Gored in Throat During Bullfight (VERY GRAPHIC)

Talk about having a bad day at work.

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How to find WordPress category IDs

I needed to find Category ID’s for a widget I’m using. I had no idea how to. http://www.wprecipes.com does. It’s really pretty easy (if you know what you’re doing. duh).

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Drilling, Drugs, Porn, Sports: Interior Department

According to an Interior Department report, staff members at an agency that oversees offshore drilling accepted tickets to sports events, lunches and other gifts Continue reading

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