Morning Cup of Links: the Sonic Hedgehog Gene
Form Constants and the Visual Cortex. Science explains why hallucinations tend to be similar no matter what the cause or the cultural background of the visualizer. (via Metafilter)
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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost try to recreate Star Wars. The one scene they completed doesn't quite live up to the original. (via Geeks Are Sexy)
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Mom blows her nose, and baby doesn't know whether to be amused or horrified. Which makes for a hilariously adorable video.
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The Origins of Genetic Quirks. The Sonic hedgehog gene is responsible for polydactylism in Hemingway cats. Got it? (Thanks, E Willse!)
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A Brief History of Movie Title Design. Not so much a learning experience as a delightful interlude into Hollywood memories.
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The Biggest Microwave Bottle Explosion Yet. Don't try this at home, or anywhere else.
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Why do we sing the National Anthem at sporting events? Or, at least some of us try to!