Do this test tonight when you go to bed. Put a plate on the floor next to your bed. Lie down with o...
Welcome to My Parlor
In the human unconscious, spiders hold a place of fear and respect that’s entirely out of proportion to their tiny size. Perhaps it’s their skill in hunting, their patience when lying in wait, or their ability to weave devious webs to trap their prey. Whatever the reason, spiders ev...
Something's Fishy
When it comes to relaxing in the great outdoors, few activities have the perennial appeal of fishing. Every weekend, no matter the weather, dedicated anglers set off to their favorite spot, joined by curious first timers in their pursuit of the day’s catch. Not many past times can b...
Bare Necessities
There are a few common items that keep people in their pockets or bag nearly every time they leave the house: wallet, keys, ID and credit cards. The inside of our bags are like the insides of our heads; we all carry around a lot of the same stuff but there’s always something in each...
Adrift on the Breeze
Can you still remember those long summer days when school was out, you had no responsibilities, and there was nothing but time from when you woke up till the sun finally went down? Time for play and adventure, time to daydream and roam. Hours to spend on childhood diversions... flyi...
Caught in the Rain
You're walking outside when a hard rain suddenly begins to fall. Even if you run full speed, you're still about five minutes from your destination. Which of the following best describes your choice of action? "I'd find an awning or tree to stand under and wait for the rai...
The Stolen Berries
Everyone likes a nice person and most of us try to be good in our own lives. Why is it, then that there are so few people in the world who are good all the time? As hard as you may try, there are always those rotten days of moments and weakness where it just feels better to be bad. ...
Planting the Seeds
The human spirit loves a challenge, this desire to overcome may be the secret to our success as a species. Every human science was born through hard study and failed experiments; and every human personality is the product of an innate drive to create something unique from one’s raw ...
Blowing Your Own Horn
Humans aren’t the only entertainers in the animal kingdom. We’ve all watched the horse shows in a circus, the tumbling bears, and the antics of chimpanzees on tricycles. Then there are the star performers of the watery world - dolphins, killer whales and, let’s not forget, the seals...
Eight Tips for Playing Kokology
1. Say the first thing that pops into your head. The games work best when you don't hesitate or agonize over your choice of words. There are no right or wrong answers, so just relax and say whatever springs to mind. 2. Play with other people if you can. Kokology can be read al...
