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Nuance Wine Finer with a Carrying Case
Now make your Nuance Wine Finer portable by using this carrying case. Easily store your Nuance Wine Finer in here whether it's being stored, taking it to be used at a restaurant or someone else's house. His a clip to keep the case in place and the top screws on to keep wine from getting out. The subtle taste nuance of a fine red wine only comes out when the wine is thoroughly oxidized. This is easily and elegantly taken care of by the Nuance Wine Finer. In just 30 seconds you can decant a whole bottle of red wine while pouring it into the glasses. The elegant pourer filters out all sediments, pieces of cork and tartar, while a rushing sound of bubbles gives evidence of the efficient oxidizing process. The drip catcher ensures that not a drop is spilled instead the wine runs back into the bottle. A small close-fitting lid keeps any leftover wine fresh for later use. A beautiful, simple and multifunctional pourer, that completely means you never have to apologize that the wine was not uncorked before the guests arrived. Low Price - See More Details |
Birchstone Studios Snot-A-Mug Egg Separator
Okay, this is definitely not for everybody but some will find it a real hoot. It is certainly one of the most unusual designs for an egg separator that we've ever encountered. Basically you break the egg into the vessel, tilt forward slightly and egg white will drip out the nostrils while the yolk stays behind. Not for the weak of stomach. Low Price - See More Details |
Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages
If it would shock you to learn that Benjamin Franklin didn't discover electricity, you'll appreciate this take on hundreds of historical legends and debacles. Historians and humorists alike may be surprised to learn that: Samuel Prescott made the famous horseback ride into Concord, not Paul Revere. As a member of Parliament, Isaac Newton spoke only once. He asked for an open window. On April 24, 1898, Spain declared war on the U.S., thus starting the Spanish-American War. The U.S. declared war the very next day, but not wanting to be outdone, had the date on the declaration changed from April 25 to April 21.With these and many other stories, leading humorist Leland Gregory once again highlights both the strange and the funny side of humankind. Low Price - See More Details |
Stupid on the Road: Idiots on Planes, Trains, Buses, and Cars
Stupid on the Road: Idiots on Planes, Trains, Buses, and Cars, the compilation of human stupidity from New York Times best-selling author Leland Gregory, is a riotous collection of the unbelievably bizarre events and behavior that result when people strap themselves in behind the wheel. This time, Leland--who so entertainingly highlighted humanity's stupidity in the areas of crime, business, love, politics, cruelty, and history--turns his attention to idiots on the road and in the air. For instance, here are actual statements given by insurance policyholders describing their automobile accidents: "A pedestrian hit me and went under my car." "The guy was all over the place. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him." These true stories, from the strange to the outrageous to the just-plain dumb, will have you shaking your head at the wacky misadventures that have occurred as people attempt to get from point A to point B. Low Price - See More Details |
Does sugar make you stupid?
A study on rats suggests that eating a high fructose diet for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. Luckily, a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can counteract this IQ loss, researchers suggest. "Our findings illustrate that what you eat ...
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Think About This: StupidityAuthor: Diogenes VindexThere is no other single propensity of Mankind that has caused more misery, malcontentment, and mayhem. The very first record of Mankind could easily be construed as a textbook example of stupidity. Although this affliction has caused most, if not all of the problems throughout recorded history, there have been a scant few books or papers regarding it. Moreover, the subject is hardly ever seriously addressed. I for one, consider this fact impressive and exceptionally curious given the residue of its wake, which spans the millennia. With the coming of the modern age along with a civilized {so-called} and highly populated World, it follows that the number of stupid people would increase. However, it seems the number has been steadily climbing at an alarming rate. What effect will this have on us? Is this saltatory progression a direct result of Modern Civilization? Could it be a portent of catastrophe?  These facts and questions have compelled me to put my pen to paper, or in this case, finger to keyboard. What is stupidity? Prior to a precise defining, there must first be a standard established for its antonym, intelligence; a foundation from which to depart from. When intelligence is present, is there a fundamental quality that invariably shows itself? If yes, is the reverse true when this quality is absent? Is the earmark of stupidity repetitious failure or inevitable disproval? In the event that the answer to each of these questions is yes, we would have a theoretical indicator as well as a working hypothesis for definition, for both intelligence and stupidity. Unfortunately, in this imperfect World, these appellations are more difficult to define than to discern. Actually, there are certain indicators that consistently (barring the ever occurring exception to the rule) pinpoint stupidity in Human Beings. 1. The inability (not unwillingness) to accept reality. 2. When one consistently attempts something, and makes the same mistake over and over again. 3. When one submits to another or a group that they view as intelligent, with the express purpose and desire for instruction on how to think, what to think, and even when.   This third indicator vivifies my previous question: What is intelligence? And so, what is intelligence? Is it the thought processing of any person who is able to occasionally recognize truth? Is it a commodity that may be learned at any reputable learning institute? If so, can a person be taught by another to recognize truth? At this point, I have the distinct feeling I am digressing from the meat of this article, and venturing into philosophical waters. If I were to ask twelve separate people the definition of intelligence, I might end up with a dozen various responses. Then again, there is the frightening prospect that they would all answer the same or similarly. The astute German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, observed, "Intellect is invisible to the man who has none." I cannot in all good conscience concur with Schopenhauer. Although I will offer up the incontrovertible fact that before a person may dismiss another as stupid (devoid of intelligence), that person must first know intelligence. In any other circumstance, the accuser would be placing themselves soundly into the murky waters of their own accusation. We should not overlook the significant difference between a person acting stupidly and a stupid person. Therefore, we must be cognizant to the fact that everyone is stupid sometimes and some of us are occasionally intelligent. Unfortunately, there are many people who are always stupid; chronically stupid. And so, we are left with two seemingly inseparable halves of an indeterminate whole; Intelligence and Stupidity. Neither may exist without the other. However, stupidity requires its counterpart to display its own lack of luminosity; whereas intelligence asserts the presence of its glowing coruscae without any assistance from its deficient kin. Intelligence, genuine intelligence may be considered the ability to recognize truth. Stupidity would then be the inability to recognize or the result of misrecognition. When this line of reasoning is applied to people of both persuasions on a broad scale, we find the following consistencies: Stupid people require someone to lean on, to follow or be led by. They need someone that will tell them how to utilize their mind, what to incorporate and when. The sole consolation for such people is that they are never alone. Since they never make decisions or proceed on their own volition, there is always someone from whom the idea or decision came from, hence, there is always someone else to blame for their own deficiencies. Intelligent people are capable of self-reliance, they are therefore self-confident. Never requiring anyone as a crutch or guide; and so, are adept at mental processing and in turn chose the necessary pools of collected knowledge to assist them in their endeavor. Although not infallible, intelligent people make decisions on their own, and accept the results, good or bad, on their own. Albert Einstein once said, "three great forces rule the World: stupidity, fear and greed." Could he have precisely described Mankind in a mere ten words? Are stupidity, fear and greed fundamentally the same beast? Could they be inimical cousins to innocence and ingenuousness? Or are they evolutionary anomalies of them? I believe this perplexing, and I might add enduring conundrum will plague deep thinkers, till the crack of doom. Furthermore, as adventurous minds will always offer their two cents' on this matter, so shall I. I do not consider the question such a difficult one; although it may tend to be paradoxical. Genuine intelligence plainly defined is a singularly specific knowledge of truth, or the capability to recognize truth. Stupidity plainly defined is being incapable of recognizing a singularly specific truth. As none of us can recognize truth in every circumstance, there is a distinct difference (and at the same time, undeniable correlation) between ignorance and stupidity; the ignorant have the capability to learn recognition, the stupid invariably are incapable. Perhaps Schopenhauer is correct, after all! Perhaps Mankind is not plagued by stupidity, but by an erroneous definition of intelligence.  At this point, I must rein in my postulatory eagerness or this brief article will evolve into a lengthy monograph.  Since we are not all labeled at birth as stupid or intelligent; if a person is able to raise themselves from the fog of ignorance, they have proved themselves genuinely intelligent, or at least with the capacity for it. If not, if they continue to make the same mistakes over and again, never gaining any ground. They are stupid. I do not view the affliction of stupidity to be hopeless or permanent; I see it more as a precipice. Maybe stupidity is a form of pernicious ignorance, which must be dealt with on an individual basis if it is to be corrected. Or maybe I'm just an eternal optimist. If there is a remedy or preventative, then it is education. Furthermore, the ultimate attainment of such an education must be Truth, as it is the sole determinant of genuine intelligence. Lamentably, ironically, there is also nothing more elusive or apparently enshrouded. Perhaps if we all stop seeking others to show us truth, and how to recognize it; if we stop looking to someone else to think for us, act for us, decide for us, we will cast off the bondage of stupidity. More than this, if we all concentrate on what is real around us, we may begin to at least recognize what is unreal, untruth; in which case even the chronically stupid may have a chance to individually change their circumstance. The essence of this article may appear to be nothing more than a series of questions, one after the other. Or, on the other hand, it may be accomplishing the goal of its title. In any event, my intension is not to point fingers, but to enkindle minds. I will close with a continued, though partially satisfied curiosity. What would the World be like, if we were all genuinely intelligent? Since we know the answer to the natural companion question to this one, I see no reason to pose it. Take the Poll on Stupidity: http://apollonstupidity.blogspot.com/2010/07/poll-on-stupidity.html Read More Stupid Articles |
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