Usually, I do not read the “Special Advertising Section” in magazine (for obvious reasons). However, a recent piece on “The Japan of the Future” in FORTUNE magazine caught my attention not only because of the abundance of innovative ideas (such as the Lunascape browser, Toppan’s eco-friendly Cartocan, Takram’s Afterglow software, etc.) showcased in the article,… Read More »
A DECIMAL POINTWhen you rearrange the letters, you get:IM A DOT IN PLACE DESPERATIONWhen you rearrange the letters, you get:A ROPE ENDS IT DORMITORYWhen you rearrange the letters, you get:DIRTY ROOM ELECTION RESULTSWhen you rearrange the letters, you get:LIES – LET’S RECOUNT ELEVEN PLUS TWOWhen you rearrange the letters, you get:TWELVE PLUS ONE THE EYESWhen… Read More »
Ratio of an igloo’s circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi 2.4 statute miles of intravenous surgical tubing at Yale University Hospital = 1 I.V. League 2,000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won Ton 1 millionth mouthwash = 1 microscope Speed of a tortoise breaking the sound barrier = Mach Turtle Time it takes to… Read More »
Here’s a rather convincing (and beautiful, depending on how you see it) explanation of why the wedding ring should be worn on the fourth finger. The thumb represents your parents.The index finger represents your siblings.The middle finger represents yourself.The fourth (ring) finger represents your life partner.The last (little) finger represents your children. Open your palms… Read More »
Does your company have a problem in recruiting the right person for the right job? Here’s how to avoid putting a square peg in a round hole. Place about 100 bricks in a particular order in a closed room with an open window. Then send the candidates into the room and close it from outside.… Read More »
I’ve come across a nifty utility for you to find out about your character based on your age. Several people have tried it and it seems quite accurate. Download it here. Technorati Tags: age character calculation Excel