Category : Just for fun

Can Doodling Help Improve Your Grades?

Sep 14, 2011|By: |2 Comments
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We’ve all done it – zoned out in class and drawn pictures or shapes along the edges of our notebooks. Some of those little doodles can actually be pretty good, too. But can they help you raise your grades? With a little practice and the right applications, they probably can! For one thing, your scribbles, … Continue reading “Can Doodling Help Improve Your Grades?” »

10 Ramen Recipes For Any Time of the Day

Aug 23, 2011|By: |3 Comments
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Most college students have to stick to a fairly strict budget, especially when it comes to food. And while eating only Ramen noodles may be the college stand-by, there are ways to spice them up with a few extra ingredients. And the great thing about ramen is how versatile they are – they can be … Continue reading “10 Ramen Recipes For Any Time of the Day” »

Shark-Free Scavenger Hunt

Aug 5, 2011|By: |Leave a comment
Scavenger Hunt

Once August hits, it seems that back-to-school ads inundate us and summer races to a finish.  Why not embrace the last few weeks before we’re back in lecture halls and spending our evenings in the library and have some summer fun?  And what better way than to grab a few friends and hold a photo … Continue reading “Shark-Free Scavenger Hunt” »

Shark Week: Shark Awards [infographic]

Aug 5, 2011|By: |4 Comments
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Sharks are so incredible, but which sharks are the best? Based on numbers by the ReefQuest Centre for Shark Research, we’ve declared winners in several categories. Continue reading “Shark Week: Shark Awards [infographic]” »

Shark Week: Super Sharks [infographic]

Aug 4, 2011|By: |Leave a comment
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Sharks have been around for about 450 million years, and some modern sharks began to appear 208 million years ago. That’s 50 million years before the T-Rex roamed the earth! So what makes sharks the perfect predator? Continue reading “Shark Week: Super Sharks [infographic]” »

Shark Week: Shark Attacks [infographic]

Aug 3, 2011|By: |3 Comments
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Since 1580 the International Shark Attack File has recorded thousands of shark attacks and hundreds of fatalities. Why then, you may ask yourself, have the 3 deadliest sharks only accounted for 117 (65, 27, and 25, respectively) of those deaths? Continue reading “Shark Week: Shark Attacks [infographic]” »

Shark Week: 5 Weird Sharks [infographic]

Aug 2, 2011|By: |2 Comments
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The ocean is full of bizarre creatures, among them are some very odd sharks. We’ve illustrated our top 5 picks with facts, but here is a slightly longer list with links to photos or videos of these guys in action. Continue reading “Shark Week: 5 Weird Sharks [infographic]” »

Shark Week: Tiger Shark, The Ocean’s Garbage Can [infographic]

Aug 1, 2011|By: |5 Comments
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To start things off right for Shark Week, we dug up some dirt on Tiger Sharks, the “garbage can” of the ocean. Tiger Sharks have been given this term because they’ll eat anything from horse heads to license plates. Continue reading “Shark Week: Tiger Shark, The Ocean’s Garbage Can [infographic]” »

How much would it cost to go to Hogwarts? [infographic]

Jul 28, 2011|By: |14 Comments
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To celebrate the release of the final Harry Potter movie, we’ve pulled together some numbers to figure out roughly how much it would cost to attend Hogwarts. In the first book, Harry receives a letter detailing the equipment that he is required to purchase for Hogwarts (reproduced here). Admittedly, there are flaws with … Continue reading “How much would it cost to go to Hogwarts? [infographic]” »

Keeping a Sense of Humor in College

Jul 19, 2011|By: |3 Comments
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Remember to laugh! (and other essential tips for surviving college) Continue reading “Keeping a Sense of Humor in College” »