You’re on an airplane when you hear a loud sound and things start violently shaking. A minute later, the captain comes on the speaker and says: There’s been an explosion in the engine, and the plane is going to crash in 15 minutes. There’s no chance of survival. There is a potential way out—the plane
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You’re on an airplane when you hear a loud sound and things start violently shaking. A minute later, the captain comes on the speaker and says: There’s been an explosion in the engine, and the plane is going to crash in 15 minutes. There’s no chance of survival. There is a potential way out—the plane
![My TED Talk]( "My TED Talk")
39Here is the full account of my dramatic experience with TED Talk. Watch the video below to know more: Tweet About Tim Urban View all posts by Tim Urban → Previous Post Next Post RECOMMENDED POSTS All My Thoughts After 40 Hours in the Vision Pro February 9, 2024 10 Thoughts From the Fourth Trimester
Here is the full account of my dramatic experience with TED Talk. Watch the video below to know more: Tweet About Tim Urban View all posts by Tim Urban → Previous Post Next Post RECOMMENDED POSTS All My Thoughts After 40 Hours in the Vision Pro February 9, 2024 10 Thoughts From the Fourth Trimester
![7 Asinine Things About Society]( "7 Asinine Things About Society")
651) Overly Complicated Word Verification Graphics There’s no need for word verifications to be excessively difficult. Simple verifications are effective enough to deter spam bots without the need for overly complex graphics. 2) Waiters Reciting Specials Aloud Reciting specials verbally could be replaced with printed menus to streamline the ordering process for customers and staff,
1) Overly Complicated Word Verification Graphics There’s no need for word verifications to be excessively difficult. Simple verifications are effective enough to deter spam bots without the need for overly complex graphics. 2) Waiters Reciting Specials Aloud Reciting specials verbally could be replaced with printed menus to streamline the ordering process for customers and staff,
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52One notable aspect of this travel series was the diversity of the destinations I visited, each vastly distinct from the others. I was intrigued not only by the contrasting characteristics of these countries but also by what might be shared among them. For if something is present in Russia, Japan, Nigeria, Iraq, and Greenland, then
One notable aspect of this travel series was the diversity of the destinations I visited, each vastly distinct from the others. I was intrigued not only by the contrasting characteristics of these countries but also by what might be shared among them. For if something is present in Russia, Japan, Nigeria, Iraq, and Greenland, then
![What Does a Quadrillion Sour Patch Kids Look Like?…]( "What Does a Quadrillion Sour Patch Kids Look Like?…")
54There are moments in life that can feel disheartening. There are instances where you find yourself in a dark place. And then, there’s the scenario of a 31-year-old man meticulously arranging Sour Patch Kids on his kitchen counter in the quiet of his apartment at 2:00 am. To comprehend how this peculiar situation unfolded, let’s
There are moments in life that can feel disheartening. There are instances where you find yourself in a dark place. And then, there’s the scenario of a 31-year-old man meticulously arranging Sour Patch Kids on his kitchen counter in the quiet of his apartment at 2:00 am. To comprehend how this peculiar situation unfolded, let’s
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When it comes to knowing your family’s past, present, and future, there is often a wealth of information waiting to be uncovered. Take, for example, the experience of one individual who, in visiting their elderly grandmother, unearthed fascinating tales and insights into their family’s history that had long been overlooked. It is common for people
When it comes to knowing your family’s past, present, and future, there is often a wealth of information waiting to be uncovered. Take, for example, the experience of one individual who, in visiting their elderly grandmother, unearthed fascinating tales and insights into their family’s history that had long been overlooked. It is common for people
![12 Types Of People You’ll Find In Every Host…]( "12 Types Of People You’ll Find In Every Host…")
55When some individuals travel, they seek luxurious accommodations with amenities like champagne, spa treatments, spacious terraces, aromatic scents, stunning views, marble interiors, and plush robes. But then there are individuals like you. You may find yourself on websites like Blue Jay Blog, and your travel experiences are far less glamorous. You might be familiar with
When some individuals travel, they seek luxurious accommodations with amenities like champagne, spa treatments, spacious terraces, aromatic scents, stunning views, marble interiors, and plush robes. But then there are individuals like you. You may find yourself on websites like Blue Jay Blog, and your travel experiences are far less glamorous. You might be familiar with
33Last month, I emailed readers announcing an upcoming mailbag post—the WBW post version of an AMA. 1,500 questions poured in—remarkably interesting, creative questions on a wide range of topics. I picked some for this round, and we’re keeping the rest in a database that I’ll go back to for future mailbags ( is always open,
Last month, I emailed readers announcing an upcoming mailbag post—the WBW post version of an AMA. 1,500 questions poured in—remarkably interesting, creative questions on a wide range of topics. I picked some for this round, and we’re keeping the rest in a database that I’ll go back to for future mailbags ( is always open,
![How to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 2]( "How to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 2")
44This is Part 2. Part 1 is here. Often, the secret to achieving something big is to break it down into small parts and concentrate on succeeding at one part at a time. When we talked about procrastination, we discussed how a significant accomplishment is essentially a series of ordinary tasks from a distance. Looking
This is Part 2. Part 1 is here. Often, the secret to achieving something big is to break it down into small parts and concentrate on succeeding at one part at a time. When we talked about procrastination, we discussed how a significant accomplishment is essentially a series of ordinary tasks from a distance. Looking
49Recently, Elon Musk publicly revealed the intricate details about the ambitious rocket project SpaceX has undertaken. This highly anticipated revelation occurred during the 2016 International Astronautical Congress. It all began a few months back when SpaceX hinted at the unveiling and I, having connections with them from previous collaborations with Elon in 2015, reached out
Recently, Elon Musk publicly revealed the intricate details about the ambitious rocket project SpaceX has undertaken. This highly anticipated revelation occurred during the 2016 International Astronautical Congress. It all began a few months back when SpaceX hinted at the unveiling and I, having connections with them from previous collaborations with Elon in 2015, reached out
