Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part Three

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Givin’ props to Fine Art America for the image Alright, here we are at part three of battling neuromythology! We’ve been looking at nine examples of facts and fiction about the brain per post, and the pattern will be continued with this entry. The format will also continue, with a statement followed by verifying whether … Read more

Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part Two

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I thought this was cool, click for a closer look Okay, we’ll dive right into part two: Different parts of the tongue are specialized to recognize certain tastes. False! This one was a surprise to me because I remember seeing a whole chart about where on the tongue certain things are perceived when I was … Read more

Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part One

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I’m calling this neuromythology, meaning false beliefs about the brain and nervous system. I thought this would a fun and informative post to make, debunking many of the myths people have about the brain, and showcasing some surprising truths. This will be the first in a four-part series just to disseminate hopefully interesting information.  In … Read more

My review and rant regarding Star Trek: Into Darkness

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*WARNING* MASSIVE SPOILERS CONTAINED IN THIS REVIEW. DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU’VE SEEN THE MOVIE OR DO NOT CARE ABOUT KNOWING KEY PLOT POINTS Well….crap. I’ll explain that previous sentence in a minute. First let me say that I’m a big Star Trek fan. I was never a huge original series buff, but I respected … Read more

Mass Effect Revisited: Part Three

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Badasses to the bone My favorite part of this review will cover the story line and character development in ME2 and ME3. The story in both games is excellent. Mass Effect 2’s main plot deals with a technologically advanced race called the Collectors. They are working for the Reapers and are abducting humans (and humans only) … Read more