today i learned (til)
Psychology’s Replication Crisis
One of the cornerstones of modern science is the criterion of replicability. Replicability is the idea that if a phenomenon is real, it should...
Why do I sneeze when I step out into the sun?
Have you ever stepped out into the sun after a long day of sitting inside and suddenly felt the urge to sneeze?
Usually, sneezing is...
Procrastination Reflection
Have you ever questioned yourself why it felt so natural to delay things that need to be done? This happens to everyone at all...
Anima-Toons! Baby Fever
Anima-Toons! Baby Fever
Did you know that a newborn kangaroo is the size of a lima bean and that echidnas lay eggs because these two...
Why Laughing at Memes With Friends is Good For You
You find a funny meme on the Internet. You chuckle to yourself and decide to show your friend. They start giggling which makes you...
Bananas Are Dying. Again.
You’ve probably eaten a banana before. You’ve probably even eaten one this week in a smoothie, in a baked good, or just by itself...
To Vibe or Not to Vibe
We’ve all been there: your friends pass you the aux cord at a party and you play your favorite songs only to be met...
The Sound of Calm
This meme made the rounds on the internet, claiming that a song can significantly reduce anxiety.
The song was even named one of Time Magazine's...
Would a Victorian-era child survive the miracles of the modern day?
You’ve probably seen memes about Victorian children not being able to survive drinking a McDonald’s Sprite because it's so fizzy, or eating a spoonful...