Guests at Paris restaurants are seated following a strict appearance policy. Owners would tell staff “where to seat ugly people.”

Cornell University accidentally destroyed more than $200,000 worth of horse semen.

Unlike just about every other developing country’s carbon print, Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions are falling—fast.

“The impostor syndrome describes the countless millions of people who do not experience an inner sense of competence or success.”

I study a new explanation grounded in the idea that altruists want to think they are helping.

‘Liking’ on Facebook may mean less giving.

Women have greater shortness of breath than men when exercising.

City birds use cigarette butts to smoke out parasites. [Thanks Tim]

Fully autonomous robots that collect human urine to power themselves could be a step closer.

The Internet killed distance. Mobile computing brought it back. Here’s why location matters again in e-commerce.

Credit Card Numbers Still Google-able.

Soon, nearly every device will be online. That is both a beautiful and a dangerous thing

Technology that derives personality traits from Twitter updates is being tested to help target promotions and personalize customer service.

How smart cities must plan for electric cars.

What makes a city a great place to live – your commute, property prices or good conversation?

Why do we hate seeing photos of ourselves?

7 Research-Backed Ways to Raise Kids Right.

What goes on in our minds when we see someone naked? The more we see of a person’s body the less intelligent they seem.

The way people move can influence the likelihood of an attack by a stranger.

Bulletproof three-piece suits.

Scissors That Cut Perfectly Straight Lines—Every Time.

Taking A Dip With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Japan’s ‘Liberation Wrapper’ lets women eat burgers without violating social taboo.

Gangster Party Line. [Thanks GG]

every day the same again | November 8th, 2013