A timeless quote from Tolstoy: "The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him."
Tolstoy on Difficulty, 1897
Age of Viking settlement revealed using trees and astrophysics
The Vikings reached North America long before Columbus' enslavement and brutalization of the Americas' Indigenous population, the Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, was discovered six decades ago. Though many of the settlement's structures have been recreated, as accurately as dig site evidence and historical research could allow, the settlement's date has been difficult… READ THE REST
Survey finds 22% of scientists who do media interviews about COVID get violent threats
Nature surveyed 300 scientists who've done media interviews about COVID. The results had some surprisingly positive notes — 85% said "their experiences of engaging with the media were always or mostly positive, even if they were harassed afterwards". But as you might expect, a significant chunk described some ghastly abuse. Fully 15% got death threats,… READ THE REST
Solving the mystery of the boom that rocked New Hampshire on Sunday morning
On Sunday morning, residents of New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts were rocked by a massive boom that shook homes in the region and understandably freaked people the hell out. Early theories that it was a supersonic aircraft or earthquake were quickly proven wrong. So what was it? Most likely a meteor exploded above New… READ THE REST
Brighten your teeth and improve your oral hygiene with over $100 off this sonic toothbrush
Dental care is one of the most important parts of our daily routine. If you're looking to take your teeth cleaning regime to the next level, The Shyn Sonic Toothbrush with 8 Whitening Brush Heads will give you something to smile about. The Shyn is an Award-Winning Premium Sonic Toothbrush and will help you achieve… READ THE REST
Learn the best way to train your four-legged friends for $20
Want to have the best-behaved dog on the block? Thinking of starting a new career as a professional dog trainer? With The Essential 2022 Dog Training Bundle, you'll be on your way to better communicating with your furry friends in no time. Nip those behavioral issues in the bud with this diverse collection of training… READ THE REST
Seat up to 12 while saving space with $699 off this transforming table
If you want to be a good host during the next get-together at your place, you need enough space to seat all your guests. Sure, a snazzy 10-foot table would do the trick, but that would be downright excessive when guests aren't around. Not to mention, it would take up way too much space. That's… READ THE REST
