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FAULTY CAUSE: (post hoc ergo propter hoc) mistakes correlation or association for causation, by assuming that because one thing follows another it was caused by the other. example: A black cat crossed Babbs' path yesterday and, sure enough, she was involved in an automobile accident later that same afternoon. example: The introduction of sex education courses at the high school level has resulted in increased promiscuity among teens.

A recent study revealed that the number of reported cases of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) was significantly higher for high schools that offered courses in sex education than for high schools that did not. 2. SWEEPING GENERALIZATION: (dicto simpliciter) assumes that what is true of the whole will also be true of the part, or that what is true in most instances will be true in all instances. Making black powder. Top 10 Ways to Teach Yourself to Code. Three of The Easiest Ways to Manipulate People into Doing What You Want. About - Project Euler. What is Project Euler?

About - Project Euler

Project Euler is a series of challenging mathematical/computer programming problems that will require more than just mathematical insights to solve. Although mathematics will help you arrive at elegant and efficient methods, the use of a computer and programming skills will be required to solve most problems. The motivation for starting Project Euler, and its continuation, is to provide a platform for the inquiring mind to delve into unfamiliar areas and learn new concepts in a fun and recreational context. Who are the problems aimed at? The intended audience include students for whom the basic curriculum is not feeding their hunger to learn, adults whose background was not primarily mathematics but had an interest in things mathematical, and professionals who want to keep their problem solving and mathematics on the cutting edge.

Can anyone solve the problems? The problems range in difficulty and for many the experience is inductive chain learning. What next? 15 Talents you can Learn Online. I'm Surprised with No. 14. Talents are everywhere, but there are some people who earned a living by sharing their talents online.

15 Talents you can Learn Online. I'm Surprised with No. 14

The internet is one of the best ways in which we can learn some talents but most people were unaware the real power of the internet. So, the best way to easily learn some talents is just by researching online and in order for our readers to save some time, we have compiled the Top 15 useful talents that you can learn easily online in such a way that you can make a living out of it. Most people don't share their techniques, so they were able to make some money from it, but we are offering you a rare chance of learning some techniques that will surely impressed your friends. Some people may find these list as useless list of talents but it will certainly change the way you live. 1. 2. How to Disappear Online. Pipl - People Search. Thou shalt not commit logical fallacies. Life Hacks For Real Life Gallery.

CLICK FOR MORE DRINKS. Ingredients:.75 oz Grenadine.75 oz Jagermeister8 oz (or to taste) Red Bull Directions:Pour the grenadine into a shot glass, and layer the Jagermeister on top.

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Drop into a cup of Red Bull. Chug. Kill titans. Drink created and photographed by rampaging-mongler. 100 Most Often Mispronounced Words and Phrases in English. There are spelling rules in English, even if they are difficult to understand, so pronouncing a word correctly usually does help you spell it correctly.

100 Most Often Mispronounced Words and Phrases in English

Here are the 100 most often mispronounced English words ("mispronunciation" among them). Several common errors are the result of rapid speech, so take your time speaking, correctly enunciating each word. Careful speech and avid reading are the best guides to correct spelling. Need more help with these common errors? Check out the YourDictionary Battle of the Commonly Misspelled or Misused Words infographic for an easy-to-understand visual explanation of the most commonly confused words. Don't say: acrossed | Do say: across Comment: It is easy to confuse "across" with "crossed" but better to keep them separate. Don't say: affidavid | Do say: affidavit. Erowid. Brain Games & Brain Training. SCHOPENHAUER'S 38 STRATAGEMS, OR 38 WAYS TO WIN AN ARGUMENT.

Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), was a brilliant German philosopher.

SCHOPENHAUER'S 38 STRATAGEMS, OR 38 WAYS TO WIN AN ARGUMENT

These 38 Stratagems are excerpts from "The Art of Controversy", first translated into English and published in 1896. Carry your opponent's proposition beyond its natural limits; exaggerate it. The more general your opponent's statement becomes, the more objections you can find against it. The more restricted and narrow his or her propositions remain, the easier they are to defend by him or her.

Use different meanings of your opponent's words to refute his or her argument. (abstracted from the book:Numerical Lists You Never Knew or Once Knew and Probably Forget, by: John Boswell and Dan Starer) How to tie a Tie. ABOUT ARCHIVE FOLLOW Facebook Twitter Instagram Google+ Ads Via The Deck Things My Father didn’t Teach Me, How to tie a Tie share it 3,740 notes.

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