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, […]

How does the changing population of one species affect the population of another? No species exists in a vacuum; every form of life on Earth interacts over time with other organisms, as well as with its physical environment. For that reason, the evolution of one species influences the evolution of species with which it coexists […]

What process causes the ocean to be so salty? Salt in the ocean comes from two sources: runoff from the land and openings in the seafloor. Rocks on land are the major source of salts dissolved in seawater. Ocean water seeps into cracks in the seafloor and is heated by magma from the Earth’s core. […]

Can toxins be destroyed by freezing? The correct option is false: toxins from pathogenic bacteria cannot be destroyed by freezing or cooking. Can toxins be destroyed by cooking? Staphylococcus aureus aureus is allowed to grow in foods, it can produce a toxin that causes illness. Although cooking destroys the bacteria, the toxin produced is heat […]

What type of rock is formed by erosion and deposition? Sedimentary rock Which of these rocks are formed by volcanic activity select the two correct answers? Granite and D. Basalt. Explanation: Granite is an intrusive plutonic rock, which is formed from solidified magma in large masses inside the earth’s crust. Which type of rock is […]

What is the name for renewable energy derived from burning wood and alcohol? Biomass What is the origin of biomass energy? Biomass is a clean, renewable energy source. Its initial energy comes from the sun, and plants or algae biomass can regrow in a relatively short amount of time. Trees, crops, and municipal solid waste […]