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Author Archives: Stu Dunn
The Art of War #1
Chapter One: Laying Plans Sun Tsu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of … Continue reading
Dragon Pole
As far back as 3000 B.C., the staff and the long pole were used in hunting as well as in battle. The staff is a stick between five and six feet in length, both ends of the same diameter. The … Continue reading
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Make Me Smarter #22
Make Me Smarter #22: Grave robbers once stole Charlie Chaplin’s body. Charlie Chaplin may have become famous for making people laugh, but what happened to his body after the performer’s death is downright creepy. Following Chaplin’s passing on Christmas Day … Continue reading
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Watching TV Can Reduce the Risk of Divorce
One of the primary problems that destroys romantic relationships is poor communication – specifically on the subject of the relationship itself. When you and your partner avoid sharing your feelings and concerns about your relationship, it’s nearly impossible to find … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?, Make Me Smarter, Psychology, Relationships
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Perception is…
Perception is how we see the world around us…and what we make that mean. Our perceptions can empower us and be a huge source of strength – and equally can seriously hinder us, becoming a massive weakness.
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Make Me Smarter #21
Make Me Smarter #21: In Northwest Territories, Canada, some car license plates are shaped like a polar bear. Take a trip up to Northwest Territories, Canada, and you’ll notice something about the cars that any nature-lover would appreciate: The territory … Continue reading
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Make Me Smarter #20
Make Me Smarter #20: The word “friends” is said in every episode of the show Friends. Thanks to modern streaming services, you can watch an episode (or five) of Friends whenever you’d like. And if you’re observant, you might notice … Continue reading
Wash the dishes to wash the dishes
Is your daily routine mindful or mindless? Do you serve a customer to make money? Or do you serve a customer to serve a customer? Do you wash dishes to get them clean? Or do you wash the dishes to … Continue reading
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Make Me Smarter #19
Make Me Smarter #19: Violet Jessop survived three of the largest ship disasters in history. Violet Jessop may be one of the luckiest or unluckiest women in history, depending on how you look at it. The ocean liner stewardess not … Continue reading
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Speech and Deception: Pauses
Speech and Deception: Pauses The most common vocal deception clues are pauses, being too long or too frequent. Suspicion is aroused when a person hesitates when starting to speak (particularly if the start is answering a question). Too many shorter … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Evaluating Truthfulness and Credibility, Make Me Smarter, Nonverbal Tips, Psychology
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