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19 Websites That Will Make You Smarter in Every Way. It’s almost unbelievable that in this day and age almost everyone is carrying around a library of knowledge, richer in resources than that of the Library of Alexandria.

19 Websites That Will Make You Smarter in Every Way

So it comes as no surprise that many want to utilise this resource, the internet, to become a better, smarter, productive being! With this in mind, 19 of the top websites that will make you a smart person, in every way, has been compiled for you. Academic 1. Smarterer Want to test your writing ability? 2. If you’re a fan of TED Talks, this is basically the TED Talks of the university world. 3. Flash cards, mixed with the addictive nature of gaming. 4. Top 10 Great One-Sit Reads. Books Callimachus, librarian of Alexandria, once said “A big book is a big evil.”

Top 10 Great One-Sit Reads

Today most publishers will not look at a book of anything less than novel sized from an unknown author. The thinking seems to be that a slim book must be slight in every way. Here are ten of the best books that are what my teacher used to call ‘one-sit reads.’ Disclaimer – Length of time you are willing to sit may vary depending on patience and comfort of seat. The Old Man and the Sea Earnest Hemingway. 29 Incredibly Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier. There are so many wonderful websites around, and it is difficult to know each and every one of them.

29 Incredibly Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier

The below list provides some of those websites that I find particularly helpful, even though they are not as famous or as prevalent as some of the big names out there. 1. BugMeNot Are you bugged constantly to sign up for websites, even though you do not wish to share your email? If yes, then BugMeNot is for you. 2. This nifty little website tracks whether the emails sent by you were opened and read by the receiver. If you are on a constant lookout of free full length movies, then Zero Dollar movies provides a collection of over 15,000 movies in multiple languages that are available to watch for free on Youtube. 4. Livestream allows you to watch and broadcast events live to viewers on any platform.

Scr.im converts your email address into a short custom URLs, that can be shared on public websites. 10 Insane Psychological Conditions You Won't Believe Can Suddenly Appear. Health The human body is a weird and wonderful thing.

10 Insane Psychological Conditions You Won't Believe Can Suddenly Appear

But when it comes to the brain, it’s mostly just weird. Go flicking through medical journals and you’ll discover that our minds are capable of deceiving us in the strangest possible ways. Sometimes, these horrific conditions can occur without warning. 10 Living Out The Plot Of Big Remember that Tom Hanks film Big? If you’ve ever stopped to think about the plot, you’ve probably realized that Big is kind of terrifying. At the time, Jacobs was 32 and dealing with the fallout from a decade of homelessness, bankruptcy, and drug abuse. The last thing that she could recall happened when she was 15. From Naomi’s point of view, she’d fallen asleep as a teenager and awakened as an adult. Interestingly, there was no physical reason for Jacobs to lose her memory. 9 Seeing An Extra Dimension Stereoblindness is a condition that affects 5–10 percent of the global population.

20 Amazing Color Images of the First World War. History Armistice Day (11 November – dedicated by King George V) is the day in which the nations of the World War I allies remember the brave who died.

20 Amazing Color Images of the First World War

It is known as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in some countries. It seems fitting that we should have a list on the topic as our own way to say thank you to the many men and women who gave their lives for the protection of our way of life. Scottish Prisoners of War North African Soldiers in France Operating on a Horse in France Australian Light Horse Brigade Australian Soldier Gathers Anemones French Gun in Northern France Soldier, Woman, and Baby French in the Frontline Trenches Haircuts for the Soldiers Children Amidst the Ruins No Man’s Land from a Trench Women in the Factories Australian Soldiers Relaxing French and British Soldiers.

10 Fascinating And Trippy Works Of Art. The Arts Art is a way for people to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

10 Fascinating And Trippy Works Of Art

For people who use drugs or have psychiatric disorders, their artwork may provide some insight into the unusual inner workings of their minds. 10 Brian Pollett Brian Pollett is a 20-year-old graphic designer who also goes by the name Pixel-Pusha. As a project, he decided to go on a 20-day drug binge during which he created a new design each day. Pollett said that he tested each drug to ensure its purity and then created artwork in his studio while listening to his favorite music. Pollett put his finances and his reputation on the line for this project. The last “drug” that he used to influence his artwork was love. Although he admits to taking most of the drugs, he did not take GHB, psilocybin, poppers, ether, 25i, or MDMA. 9 Edmund Monsiel.