Advice From Hackers
Though I thought this was applicable in other aspects of our lives. A good word of caution from the IT security folks. Remember those you trust the most are those that will hurt you the...
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Left-Handers Think More Quickly
From the good ol’ BBC: Connections between the left and right hand sides or hemispheres of the brain are faster in left-handed people, a study in Neuropsychology shows. The fast transfer of information in the brain makes...
Read MoreThe Scoville Scale
I have no idea why I found this interesting. The Scoville scale is a measure of the “hotness” of a chili pepper. These fruits of the Capsicum genus contain capsaicin, a chemical compound which stimulates...
Read MoreGettin’ Eaten By A Croc
No, no…not him – that was a stingray remember? I read this today and almost spit my coffee out laughing. Florida sheriff’s deputies jumped into a dark lake and pulled a naked man from the jaws of an alligator...
Read MoreInternational Faux Pas
As an anthropology nut, I must tell you the single most important thing you should do before traveling overseas is to learn a little bit of the culture. Throw in some language too and people will be nicer, you’ll have an...
Read MoreDid Your Vote Count in the Recent Election?
The accuracy and problems with electronic voting machines are countless, find out more here. In the U.S., there have been hundreds of documented cases of electronic voting machines distorting the vote to the detriment of...
Read MoreAbout Anil Polat
Hi, I'm Anil. foXnoMad is where I combine travel and tech to help you travel smarter. I'm on a journey to every country in the world and you're invited to join the adventure! Read More 
