Author: Benny Ling

  • More on Geeks…

    Sure, some geeks eventually make something of themselves with knowledge and passions, but many can never overcome their social problems enough to succeed in any field. Many, while they may like geeky things with associated careers (e.g. programming, math, science), aren’t actually very good at them.

    via Marco.org – What that they don’t understand, maybe, is that….

    From the maker of the damn excellent iPhone app/utility Instapaper, comes an equally excellent blog post on what geeks are.

    It’s really good.

  • Awkward Family Photos

    Choker

    This is what happens when your male role model is both a priest and a gym teacher.

    via Awkward Family Photos.

  • On Nerds, Geeks, and Dorks.

    Liking an expensive and materialistic piece of technology does not make one a nerd. Enjoying an obscure band that sings about random shit like ice cream and unicorns does not a dork make. Playing World of Warcraft, knowing the entire plot of every anime series released in the last ten years, being socially awkward, programming software for a living, talking about Linux over dinner, and playing D&D is what makes a nerd…

    via – STFU ALREADY.

  • Eat fat to pass exams, I kid you not.

    Indulging in a fatty meal after studying for an exam could boost your results. A study in rats shows that eating a certain type of fat produces a hormone that helps the brain cement short-term memories into long-term ones.

    via Eat fat to pass exams « Mr. Barlow’s Blog.

    Hit up the link for the explanation on what NOT to eat – yeah, a cheeseburger from Maccas won’t cut it, much to your disappointment.

  • Man “gives birth” to his twin…

    A man who carried his unborn twin brother in his abdomen for 30 years is recovering after the embryonic remains forced their way out of his body — through his belly button.

    via Man ‘gives birth’ to his twin.

    W. T. F.

  • The next iPhone will have…

    # 32 GB of storage – A solid increase from the current max of 16 GB.

    # An upgraded 600 Mhz processor – More speed! The current iPhone 3G clocks out at 400 Mhz.

    # 256 MB of RAM – The current iPhone has 128 MB of RAM. So far this is looking pretty good.

    # A 3.2 Megapixel camera with autofocus

    # A digital compass

    # An FM radio

    via Poster on Chinese forum leaks next-gen iPhone specs | NetworkWorld.com Community.

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