More random links
- Iceland: Brewery makes 'whale testicle beer'
- "The testicles of fin whales - which are an endangered species - are cured 'according to an old, Icelandic tradition' before being salted and smoked, with one being used per brewing" - I'm willing to consume lots of different kinds of animals but smoked whale testicles in my beer may be a step to far. (Icelandic food and drink can be a bit strange").).
- Robots learn to use kitchen tools by watching YouTube videos
- Soon robots will discover the Food Network - although perhaps they may be better of which some Youtube channels.
- When Film Is Your Filter
- Some interesting comments from reviews of this recent book on how you're likely to be impacted by movie-watching. Per one review cited: the book addresses the "wealth of experimental evidence which shows that a filmed version of events will likely override our knowledge of the facts. Not only because superstimuli are so compelling, but because we’re not very good at remembering the sources of information that inform our opinions."
- Is Your Heart Doctor In? If Not, You Might Not Be Any Worse Off
- "the authors ... had begun their inquiry anticipating that death would be more common during cardiology meetings because hospital staffs were more short-handed than usual. Finding the opposite, the researchers speculated that for very weak patients, aggressive treatments may exceed the benefits."