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How observant are you?

July 13th 2010 22:40
First watch the video and take the test. It's short, only about a minute and a half. Don't read ahead until you take it.



Ok, did you take it? No? Then stop reading and go take it.


This was part of an 1999 study called The Invisible Gorilla showing just how little people actually observe what is going on around them. It's called inattentional blindness. Scholarpedia describes it as a failure to notice a fully-visible, but unexpected object because attention was engaged on another task, event, or object.

So, now your sure if your shown another video you will notice all the things that are going on. Watch the following video and see if your right.



You can read more about it at invisiblegorilla.com
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Best Visual Illusion of the Year

December 7th 2009 05:44
visual illusion winner 2007


Every year the NCS (Neural Correlate Society) runs a Best Visual Illusion contest. The picture above was the 2007 winner. Both towers are exactly the same, although the one on the right looks like it's leaning further to the right.


The 2009 winner can be seen here: 2009 finalists and winners.
It is a ball that moves down the page. When you look directly at it, it appears to fall straight down. If you look at it from the a fixation point off to the side, it looks like it is falling at an angle.

Below is the 2009 3rd place winner. Both faces are of the same person. One picture had the contrast increased while the other one had it decreased. That one simple change makes them appear as if one is female and one is male.

visual illusion 3rd place winner 2009


This 2005 finalist looks like it's waving because of the way the colors interact.

2005 finalist
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Create your own ....

September 30th 2008 02:12
Today I thought it might be fun to visit some places where we can create our own versions of popular things.

demotivational posters


You can create your own demotivational posters with the Parody Motivational Generator.


design world a coke
design world a coke


Design the world a coke. You can design your own coke bottle using an assortment of tools and design elements. It's fun, give it a try.

wildself new york zoos aquarium
This is my wild self


This is geared towards kids but it was fun to be a kid for a little while and build my wild self. This is through the New York Zoos and Aquarium. That's what I created above so it's your turn now. Build your wild self.


blingee
Help Meeee...The glitterbugs got me


Ever seen those obnoxious glittery, blinking signatures on forums and myspace? Well now you make one and join that annoying glittery group at Blingee.com.

You can design your own hero using the hero machine. I tried it and what a hero I created...six feet tall, long wavy hair, sparkling blue eyes, muscles out too heeeeere, and ummm well I wasn't able to save him and show him to you. What a shame.

You can create your own simple flash game at Pictogame. You can play mine here.



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Cool Job Perks

September 20th 2008 03:37
google employee perks
Google employee relaxing at work.


Some of the perks companies are offering now ( in addition to the usual medical, dental, etc) to attract and keep good employees is unbelievable. They are also designed to keep them working longer hours


[ Click here to read more ]
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Lets go for a rollercoaster ride.

September 16th 2008 04:42
roller coaster


I thought our first stop should be exciting, get our heart racing. So what better way to do that then with a rollercoaster ride. Click on the video below to take a ride on The Incredible Hulk CoasterŽ on Marvel Super Hero IslandŽ at Universal's Islands of AdventureŽ. It goes up to 67 mph and 150ft high. Enjoy


[ Click here to read more ]
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Before we hit the road...

September 11th 2008 09:06
music dj picture
Let's get some music.


Before we get going there are a few essentials we need...like music. Whats a road trip without music? Boring is what it is, and way too quiet. So here are a few places to get some free tunes going before we get started


[ Click here to read more ]
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