LearnNerd
@LearnNerd
The Library, United States
Hi, I'm a plurk that is all about learning new things in (usually) 12 comments or less. I'm a bit flaky, but every few days I try to do something new.
Add me for interesting facts, private plurk me for suggestions on what you'd like to learn.
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"The Slo Mo Guys" use high speed cameras to show stunts hundreds of times slower than realtime. 
Exploding Lighters in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys
Exploding Lighters in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys assets.arlosites.com/sti...
Richard Ross follows lives of kids who are incarcerated, some as young as 7 years old.
Richard Ross follows lives of kids who are incarcerated, some as young as 7 years old.
Orthoepy [awr-thoh-uh-pee, awr-thoh-ep-ee] is the study of correct pronunciation. pro-NUN-see-A-shun, not pro-NOUN-see-A-shun.
Pseudofolliculitus barbae, or PFB, is an uncomfortable cluster of papules & pustules found on shaved skin. PFB: commonly called razor burn.
i1.trekearth.com/photos/... The Taj Mahal is a memorial to Mumtaz Mahal, the favorite wife of Emperor of the Mogul Empire, Shah Jahan.
Gerontologists study the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging. Studies show that as you age, you’re less likely to be angry.
Christening a ship with a bottle of champagne is a popular ceremony amongst sailors.
Fast Fat Facts Part 3: Trans Fats - The evil fats! Raises bad cholesterol, lowers the good, and more naughty things!
Fast Fat Facts Part 2: Saturated Fats. These are the fats to moderate by cutting down on red meat, animal fat and whole fat dairy products.