In both 2012 and 2013, I traveled to Japan to explore, play lots of video games, and eat lots of delicious food. Apparently those two trips weren’t enough though, because… I’m going back on May 12. To be fair, my girlfriend’s never been there before, so it’ll be a new experience for her! Being the type […]

Want to learn how to read books more effectively and retain more of what you learn? I’ve been following Shane Parrish, the founder of the excellent Farnam Street blog, for quite a while now. At Farnam street, Shane posts lessons from the many, many books he reads – covering subjects including psychology, business, philosophy, and […]

Yo, I’m about the blow your mind here. Ok… think about the amount of money you have right now. Imagine it in a vault, like Scrooge McDuck’s except really tiny – like the size of a port-a-potty or something. Alright. Now imagine your port-a-potty vault having even more money in it. I know, right? Now, the best […]

Ever since I started blogging and doing things of an entrepreneurial nature, Gary Vaynerchuk has been a source of inspiration for me. His talks and tweets have motivated me to hustle – to work insanely hard to reach my goals – and to constantly build my brand and connect with others. Gary is the founder of Vaynermedia, […]

What is a simple definition of conduction? 1 : the act of conducting or conveying. 2a : transmission through or by means of a conductor also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles — compare convection, radiation. b : […]

How are fish affected by pesticides? Fish can be directly or indirectly impacted by pesticides. A 2015 study showed that when fish larvae are exposed to pesticides through water contamination from runoff, they can develop swimming abnormalities as they grow, making them an easy target for prey and impacting their survival rate. What is a […]

What is the term for when two genes are located close together on the same chromosome? Genetic linkage is the tendency of DNA sequences that are close together on a chromosome to be inherited together during the meiosis phase of sexual reproduction. What genes are genes that are located close together on a chromosome? Genes […]

How can it be demonstrated that oxygen is a product of photosynthesis? To prove that oxygen is a by-product of photosynthesis, you can set up an experiment with an aquatic plant and capture the gas it emits in response to photosynthesis. You will also set up a control condition where the plant will not be […]

Which country has the lowest rate of heart and coronary disease? Males in Hong Kong have the lowest death rate for cardiovascular disease, the Russian Federation rate being about six times greater. For females, the lowest death rates are found in France, Hong Kong and Japan. Which country has the highest rate of coronary heart […]