Monthly Archives: October 2012

Most Unpleasant Sounds

Posted on 2012-10-13 by arjaybe

In a paper published by Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar of Newcastle University on October 10, 2012, there is a list of the ten most unpleasant sounds, as chosen by the 13 volunteers in the study. Of the 74 sounds they were … Continue reading →

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Ball Lightning

Posted on 2012-10-12 by arjaybe

Ball lightning is still a mystery. One thing it certainly is not is evidence of paranormal activity. But what it is is not as certain. Ball lightning is a rarely observed event. Fewer than five percent of people will see … Continue reading →

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Yawning

Posted on 2012-10-08 by arjaybe

Yawning is contagious. That is something that used to be considered merely anecdotal knowledge. We all knew it happened, even though not every time, and science only had to formalize it with a few proper studies. What was once common … Continue reading →

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