1.) The article emphasises the fact that life is random and can not always be explained by numbers. It also makes a point that we are prone to exaggerate the consistency and coherence we see. As also pointed out by Daniel Kanheman in his book.
Article: Here
2.) The letter of Benjamin Franklin that made the first reference to Daylight Saving Time. It was meant to be a satire mocking the laziness of the French.
Article: Here
3.) Have you ever faced a situation where people in a room couldn’t agree with how cold the air conditioner should be? Looks like here is a solution! A wristband to replace the air-conditioner and give you a “personal” cooling solution.
Article: Here
Some interesting points:
- In 2007, 87 percent of households in the U.S. used air conditioning, compared to just 11 percent of households in Brazil and a mere 2 percent in India.
4.) A scary article on how consistent use of antibiotics has led to a stage where bacteria is now resistant to almost all forms of antibiotics! (A long read)
Article: Here
5.) Compulsory voting. People in Australia who do not vote have to pay a fine or go to jail.
Article: Here
Some interesting facts:
- 23 countries across the world have mandatory voting laws. Only 10 of those enforce them.
6.) A fascinating article on medical imaging technologies of the future.
Article: Here
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