The Hipster Effect Results in Anti-conformists Looking the Same
The hipster effect is when anti-conformists rebel against the mainstream and ironically end up adopting similar styles thus becoming mainstream.
Society and Social Sciences
Society and Social Sciences is a broad category referring to the relationships between networks and groups of people, and the study of this.
People Who Swear More Are Less Articulate
Swearing isn’t a sign of a limited vocabulary or ability to articulate. Generally, the more words people know, the more swear words they know.
History Disproves the Birth of Jesus Story
The Bible presents two seemingly conflicting stories about the birth of Jesus, but history doesn’t exactly disprove them.
Nintendo Started as a Playing Card Company
Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a playing card (hanafuda) company, nearly a century before the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
The Census is Relatively Modern
Censuses have been around since ancient Babylon. Historically, a census was a register of people and property used to determine taxes and organize society.
Unsold Atari E.T. Games Were Buried in a Landfill
After ‘the North American Video Game Crash of 1983’ unsold copies of Atari’s E.T. were buried in a landfill in a New Mexico desert along with other Atari games.
Perceived Value Can Matter More Than Actual Value
The amount of social, economic, or other value we perceive a person, place, or thing to have affects our perception of it (often more than actual value).
The Average Human Has an Accurate Memory
The average human has a limited short-term memory and a fairly inaccurate long-term memory. This is due to the way we process, encode, and recall memories.
People Can Multitask Effectively
People can’t multitask effectively. Giving simultaneous attention to tasks, or alternating and dividing attention between tasks, reduces the performance of at least one task.
Venture Capital Helped Create Silicon Valley and Startup Culture
Venture capital, which was just emerging in the late 50’s, helped create companies like Intel, which in turn created Silicon Valley and startup culture.