Be careful when interpreting references
As a hiring manager, it's important to figure out how well references know the person that they're vouching for. After all, applicants will do their best »
Satire about the mask chin strap
If a mask is worn properly over one's nose and mouth, it helps prevent the spread of aerosolized particles that may include COVID-19. However, it's now »
"Who" versus "them"
When you hear the name of a person, is your first reaction "who?" or "them"? This instinct is a good proxy for how famous that person »
One constant across evolution
Species have evolved to adapt to many environments. Some have devised ways to avoid predators and others can survive in extreme heat, cold, or pressure deep »
Difficult forms of waste
It's easy to purchase light bulbs, batteries, blades, and other items that come in large boxes. However, when they need to be replaced, it can be »
Duress passwords for mobile banking
I wish financial institutions would offer duress passwords as a security feature for online banking. Especially with the widespread use of mobile apps that allow for »
The value of 1-star reviews
1-star reviews are a treasure trove of customer pain points. When a pattern exist, these reviews highlight potential business opportunities. It'd be interesting if there were »
Artistic value vs economic value
After watching Made You Look, I've been reflecting on the fact that counterfeit art can still be moving. Until people were made aware of pieces' fraudulent »
Parking in perpendicular spaces
When parking in a garage, do you pull in driving forward or backwards? In the US, most people park driving forward (76% according to AAA), meaning »
Hogwarts house sorting is all relative
People often joke about which house they think they'd be sorted into at Hogwarts. For the houses to be the same size, the attributes that determine »