Odds and Ends - Music, Pollution, And A Sledding Bird

In our media soaked world we spend a lot of time listening to music. Did you know that it could be more dangerous than you thought? I'm not talking about your ears but rather your life. Listening to music in headphones while walking along the street increases your chance of getting hit.  Check out the info here.

Ever wonder what the chinese industry has done to china? How bout pollute the air (see pic to right). Read about more about it here.








Not much to say about this third item although if you pay attention you'll see that the bird isn't actually sledding but just trying eat. Check out the hilarious video. It really does look like that bird is sledding down a roof.

Odds and Ends - TVs, Traffic, Nicotine, and Breaking Out

Some odds and ends articles to occupy your time and thoughts....

The first article is all about us. Its all about how many TVs we have in our homes. I think when you see the actual numbers you will be shocked or maybe not...but is it any wonder that kids now a days have more screen time then ever before.

Ever wanted to just do something nice for someone. Even if it means you many not get thanked or even noticed. Well, article number two will offer you some helpful tips on how you can drive in a way that makes driving easier on other people. I've long said that 90% of traffic jams are because everyone drives horribly. This article kinda proves my point. (There are some tips that help you out as well.)

The third article is just kind of a read and think thing. Studies are showing "Nicotine patches significantly improved attention and memory in older people suffering from mild cognitive impairment." Really? well I'll be....

The last article is kind of a fun one and might be some pratical (and illegal) use. Lifehacker has put together the top ten ways to break out of or into anything. They include safes, your garage, the trunk of a car, even a car underwater. So if you ever think you might be kidnapped (they also include a lesson on how to get unbound) or maybe you think you might want to start a life of crime (I don't recommend that) or you just wanna annoy that friend of yours who always has things set a certain way. Check this article out.