Look at the two images above. Can you tell which face is male and which face is female? After you come to a decision, go to Page 2 for the correct answer and an explanation.
The Illusion of Sex
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
6 Ways Food Stores Can Save Money and Promote Healthy Eating
One of the primary channels through which grocery stores lose money is via product spoilage. Let’s be honest, without the addition of various chemical preservatives (and goodness knows what else) fresh fruits and vegetables simply do not last as long as their processed and prepackaged counterparts. And as more fresh food spoils, the choices that health conscious consumers have in their food selection become more restricted. Clearly then, both food stores and food shoppers will benefit greatly if more fresh healthy food is available for sale each month. How can this be done? Consider these 6 ways: Continue reading
What is a Freudian Slip?
Freudian slips, also known as parapraxes (sing. parapraxis) are speech errors that are believed to reveal what is in a person’s unconscious mind. They are named after Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis and arguably the most influential and controversial theorist associated with the field of psychology. Continue reading
The FA Cup – Where the Underdog Always Wins
First held in 1871, the FA Cup is the oldest competition in football history. The tournament is steeped in tradition and has provided countless moments of football magic over the years. There are many reasons to be excited about this fabled competition, but without a doubt, the greatest thing about the FA Cup is its giant killing culture. Continue reading
The Human Mind: One of the Best Treatments for Cancer?
In recent years, the word cancer has been on almost everyone’s minds and lips. No longer is the ‘Big C’ a mysterious condition afflicting a small percentage of persons. It has become a leading cause of death worldwide and one of mankind’s biggest health fears. With the number of reported cases increasing and the death toll rising, researchers are still scampering to find a cure for this dreaded disease. Chemotherapy, radiation, herbal remedies and surgeries offer patients some measure of hope and relief. But after many grueling hours of treatment, numerous trips to the doctor’s office, and thousands of dollars spent on medication, many patients are still left battling for their lives. So what else can they do? Where else can they look? The answer might be closer than you think. In our haste to find a miracle cure for cancer, we often overlook one of the most powerful treatments for this disease – the human mind. Continue reading
The Kanizsa Triangle Illusion
Created by Italian psychologist Gaetano Kanizsa in 1955, the Kanizsa Triangle is a classic example of illusory contours. Continue reading