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The Order Of Operations Is Wrong, Or At Least Ambiguous

May 192013

Most web users have received at least one chain email or Facebook posting which contained a simple looking arithmetic problem that seemed to always produce two very different answers. Eventually, the comment section becomes a screaming match over how to properly execute the order of operations.

But, according to Minute Physics, the order of operations is wrong, or at least ambiguous. Even when properly following the Order, problems such as 8-2+1 or 6/3/3 leave the solver with multiple answers.

He explains that the order of operations isn’t wrong, per say, just that it’s an inefficient form of problem solving.

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36 Unusual Units Of Measurement

May 192013

John Green returns for Mental Floss Video to discuss units of measure. With a unit of measurement, it’s basically impossible to compare one item to another. But what exactly is a ‘smidgen’ or salt or a pad of butter? Watch to find out.

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The NEW Periodic Table Song In Order

May 172013

Veteran nerds will remember the The Element Song, originally made by Tom Lehrer in 1959. It’s a great way to teach your kids the building blocks to the chemical world.

The science educators of Asap SCIENCE have taken the original concept, and brushed it up for the new century.

In their NEW Periodic Table Song they cover all the elements in correct order with a nice animation as a bonus.

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Send A Scent Message On Smart Phone With New Scentee Add-On

May 152013

For years, TV watchers have been dreaming of ‘smell-o-vision’ as it’s been dubbed. Viewers can’t help but imagine their living room filling with the scent of roast beef and potatoes while watching the Food Network. Or the smell of fresh cut grass and hot dogs at the start of the Superbowl.

Well, ‘smell-o-vision’ has taken one step closer to becoming a reality with the new Scentee smart phone add-on by ChatPerf. The device emits specific smells to go along with special txt messages or games.

Diginfo News covers the new device in this news report which has garnered over a quarter million views.

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Public Toilet Glass Door Frosts When Locked

May 122013

For many travelers, this public bathroom door is completely mundane and banal. However, countless viewers have made it clear that they have never seen a public toilet with a privacy door made entirely from glass.

Only when the occupant locks the door does the glass become translucent, blocking any peering eyes from seeing in.

British traveler Ian Howlett was in Vienna, Austria when he couldn’t help but video record the rare bathroom privacy door.

For those worried the glass may revert to clear while they are busy with their pants around their ankles, the doors actually only become clear with an input of power. Their nature state is frosted and unclear.

Now, the new video has gone viral over the weekend, amassing over 130,000 views.