Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have used a monkey's brain activity to control a robot on the other side of the globe. In what researchers tout as a first-of-its-kind experiment, monkeys' thoughts controlled the walking patterns of a robot in Japan. picked by unstablefiend 9 months ago

Thoughts are things and powerful things at that when they are mixed with definiteness of purpose, persistence and burning desire for their translation into accomplishment, miracles happen! picked by goldy 2 years ago

60. Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut? picked by proverb 12 months ago

Sidewalk sayings. picked by MissWinkle 5 months ago

The eyes have this habit of positioning themselves according to the thoughts that are in your head, and other people can often understand what you are thinking about just by watching your eyes. picked by wags273 9 months ago

A company is now developing this technology. Imagine the possibilities. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

Start-Up's new headset allows you to control what's on the screen with nothing more than thoughts and emotions. picked by Moose 2 years ago

A compilation of Jack Handy thoughts. I love these!

"Here's a good tip for when you go to the beach: A sand dollar may look like a nice cracker that someone left, but trust me, they don't taste like it." - Jack Handy picked by tupark 11 months ago

A motorised wheelchair that moves when the operator thinks of particular words has been demonstrated by a US company. The wheelchair works by intercepting signals sent from their brain to their voice box, even when no sound is actually produced. *With YouTube vid in article* picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Tell people not to think of a white bear for five minutes, and chances are they won’t be able to get polar bears out of their heads. picked by goldy 2 years ago

There seems to be therapeutic benefits in writing about personal experiences, thoughts and feelings. Besides serving as a stress-coping mechanism, expressive writing produces many physiological benefits. Research shows that it improves memory and sleep, boosts immune cell activity and reduces viral load in AIDS patients, and even speeds healing picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

With the 100th anniversary of his execution approaching, Hamilton College has published "The Prison Diary and Letters of Chester Gillette," a book that reveals the 25-year-old's private thoughts as he awaited his execution in Auburn State Prison for the murder of Grace Brown. picked by bevissimo 9 months ago

I'm sure the medical staff has second thoughts about saving this douchebag's life. picked by imagica 1 year ago

What does it means when meat costs $130 a pound? picked by suebe 2 months ago

You HAVE to check out the link on this lady's thoughts on Parvo. She doesn't believe in vaccinating against Parvo. picked by Nunkii 9 months ago

Happy Thoughts For The Day
Happy thoughts are the path to happiness. We are angels with one wing and we can only fly holding hands.


I really like this quote. :) picked by Maven 2 months ago

Here's a Google map with updated info on all the current fires. Let's hope all those fires will be contained soon.

Our thoughts are with Hoosker, bcgrote and anyone who is in the proximity of the fires.

*edit* Change the outdated link. picked by 86Apex 12 months ago

A new book by Richard Woolcott, who ran Australia's foreign service for four years, points to the pitfalls of translating thoughts into different languages. Take the Australian diplomat in France who tried to tell his French audience that as he looked back on his career, it was divided in two parts, with dull postings before life in Paris. "When I look at my backside, I find it is divided in... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Tomorrow Michael Jackson turns 50. Here's a computer simulation of what he might have looked like, along with a few thoughts from a journalist who's been covering the pop star since he was 16. picked by kingjames 1 month ago

I am 61% Frenzy. Like Frenzy, you are not compassionate and harbor evil thoughts. Your leadership skills are weak at best. You will never be the commander of the Decepticons. In addition, you use technology when you need to, but you do not embrace the latest trends. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago