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  • Seriously..

    Seriously..

    I heard about a study the other day concluding–YES, CONCLUDING the talking head on the news said–that people who drink their coffee black are more likely to be psychopaths..

    I like my coffee with cream but on occasion have consumed it black.
    I suppose those days, more than others, I was likely to have psychopathic tendencies that would not rear their heads when I drank with cream?

    Anyway..
    I found the “news” article about this scientific research.

    Then I actually read the research paper itself. 

    Get this, if you like radishes and celery, along with black coffee, than you are most likely a psychopath! 

    From the abstract:

    Two US American community samples (total N = 953; mean age = 35.65
    35 years; 48% females) self-reported their taste preferences using two complementary preference
    36 measures and answered a number of personality questionnaires assessing Machiavellianism,
    37 psychopathy, narcissism, everyday sadism, trait aggression, and the Big Five factors of
    38 personality.

    The study goes on 45 more pages.

    And lots of people are suddenly FREAKED, especially those who either drink their coffee black or are dating or married to someone who does. What secrets.. what scary plot twists await us..

    Beca Grim wrote this in BUSTLE in August:

    As you’ve probably guessed by now, I clearly drink only black coffee myself, as I believe all quality humans should. And if you think that’s a bit of a strong statement, consider this: There are a number of proven benefits to taking your coffee black — the way the gods intended it to be.

    She goes on to say that people who drink their coffee black are more efficient at their time, in better health, thrifty, have wisdom, and don’t take part in useless social rituals. 

    Is Beca Grim a psychopath?
    Am I one 50% of the time when I grind my beans black?
    Are you?

    Either this study one of the dumbest ever *I think* or I am in denial and .. well you may be too.

    Be scared.
    Once you go black, a psychopath will never go back.

  • Chimpanzees love horror films, research finds

    Chimpanzees love horror films, research finds

    Chimpanzees love horror films, research finds

    From the report:

    “According to researchers in Japan, Chimpanzees fall into the first group. When shown a ‘horror’ film, featuring an actor dressed as a King Kong attacking a human, the selected Chimps watched on intensely, neither covering their eyes nor accepting treats as they may distract from the viewing.
    In the 40-second film, King Kong is taunted by a human on the other side of a cage. The ape then breaks free, attacking the human. The human then grabs a red hammer and precedes to hit King Kong. Frightening stuff.”

    Not sure what if any lesson this has.. What if any value possessing this information does.. But it sure it interesting and explains quite a bit to me.

  • The ‘food system shock’

    The ‘food system shock’

    A new report from the Lloyds of London (full PDF link here: http://www.lloyds.com/~/media/files/news%20and%20insight/risk%20insight/2015/food%20system%20shock/food%20system%20shock_june%202015.pdf) is shining some light on the future events that could challenge society and push the planet to a breaking point. Specifically, if you take the time to read through the 30 page report, you’ll find  a few gems worth cringing over. Such as this:

    2040 could see food shortages and riots that may challenge society, government, and create a breakdown of the fabric of humanity. If measures are not taken, it would appear that the authors think unprecedented food shortages and riots will take hold.

    The report calls the food system “increasingly vulnerable to acute shocks” and suggests that food production needs to more than double by 2050 to meet the needs of the planet..

    This is not the first time that scientists and experts warned to impending doom.. For a few decades we have been told the water supply was quickly running out. We  have also been told of a few other disasters coming our way.. Some occur. Some don’t. Some are slower than expected and others never materialize at all..

    But the food shortage notion is not new.. Others have warned about it for years.

    And all the while, farmers across America are halting production.. there is a lot of land and few gardens.. few people tilling the soil. Instead people plant grass and want it to be as green as possible.

    But you can’t eat grass.

    Until 2040. That’s when anything appears to be on the table.

  • The simple swat at a fruit fly suddenly can make you feel thoroughly guilty

    The simple swat at a fruit fly suddenly can make you feel thoroughly guilty

    Next time you restlessly try to catch a fruit fly floating around your kitchen (and good luck trying) consider this:

    Caltech has released results of a study in which they conclude, in certain circumstances, fruit fly exhibit emotions!

    From creepy shadows to even the person chasing the fly, there may be an emotional surge of fear.. Food for thought as your flies feast..