• Do blind people hallucinate on LSD? « Mind Hacks

    Do blind people hallucinate on LSD? « Mind Hacks I confess, I’ve always wondered about this, although not enough to actually try it. You’d think one of my druggy blind friends could have provided me some insight here, but alas, they’ve let me down. Thanks to @seeingwithsound , I now know the answer. http://mindhacks.com/2009/11/18/do-blind-people-hallucinate-on-lsd/

  • Ivee Voice Activated Alarm Clock from ThinkGeek A talking clock that can be set with your voice? First there was Moshi, and now there’s Ivee. In my opinion, Ivee’s voice is much clearer than that of the Moshi clock; check out this Youtube video. Want more info about the clock itself? Check out the Ivee…

  • Can anyone in space hear you scream? Scientists try to find out |

    Can anyone in space hear you scream? Scientists try to find out | OK, the big question I have here is: why? Also, isn’t space a vacuum and wouldn’t that prevent a scream from being heard, regardless of how loud or awful it might be? http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57541797-71/can-anyone-in-space-hear-you-scream-scientists-try-to-find-out/

  • Braille is Not a Language | BrailleWorks Blog

    Braille is Not a Language | BrailleWorks Blog A great description of what Braille *is* and more important, what it is not. If Braille is something you’re curious about, this is worth a read. http://www.brailleworks.com/blog/index.php/braille-is-not-a-language/

  • Testing out the new Spreaker

  • How much data will Skype use on my phone?

    How much data will Skype use on my phone? As I’m on a very limited data plan, I’ve been hesitant to try Skype over 3G until I could figure out approximately how much of my limited data, Skype might actually use. The following article, shared by Skype Support, answers this question very well. https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10853/how-much-data-will-skype-use-on-my-mobile-phone

  • The tech behind Felix Baumgartner’s stratospheric skydive

    The tech behind Felix Baumgartner’s stratospheric skydive Almost as fascinating as the jump itself, the technology that made it a success is simply incredible. This has certainly been the year for science. http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/137521-the-tech-behind-felix-baumgartners-stratospheric-skydive

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