Useless/Useful Info and Interesting Ideas:

Knowledge for the Curious Mind

A growing collection of fun, strange and interesting information you didn't know (you didn't know).You know? Maybe you will learn something useful. There's a little bit of everything: human behavior, computer tips, how-to's, and other brain candy.

Featured Articles:

Are you ready to learn something new?

I think you'll find the content here refreshingly comprehensive with plenty of original research and analysis. I try to show multiple points of view on a given topic, plus offer my own insights, illustrations and humor. And if my visitors respond positively I'll continue updating and adding related info and resources.

Valuable Wheat Pennies <-- Newest
Everyone has a few old pennies. Which coins are worth money? Check out our history & price guide to the most valuable US wheat cents.
Also see our: Coin Collecting & Money-Related Features

How to Detect Lies - Index to all Features <-- Popular
Learn the secrets to become a human lie detector. From body language to deceptive grammar, we cover multiple techniques of lie detection.
Also see: General Signals of Deception & Micro Expressions

Body Language and Flirting
Learn how men and women use non-verbal communication
in courtship. Also see: Our Guide to Online Dating

How to Read Palms - Scientific Palm Reading
New research shows that palmistry may not be complete BS....
What can science tell about us from our hands?

5 Rare and Valuable Coins
That you might find in your pocket or change jar.
Also see: Rare and Valuable Books

Improving Memory
Tips and techniques to help you remember... you know...that thing you forgot.
Also see: Ways to Improve Your Brain

Psychology, Human Behavior, Thinking Skills:

I've always been fascinated with the human mind, and humans in general. We're neat. This section deals with psychology and human behavior:

Psychology Articles Index <-- Start Here
All of our Psychology-related articles, plus links to interesting articles and videos elsewhere online, plus recommended books.

Featured Psychology Articles:

Phobia Dictionary
Comprehensive list of fears and general phobia info.

Victim Psychology <-- Life Lesson
I wish 'Victim Psychology' was taught in school...this topic should be required reading. Links to great online articles, plus recommended books.

Alternative Sleeping Patterns - Polyphasic and Biphasic
If normal (monophasic) sleeping doesn't work, you may be interested in trying an alternative sleeping pattern.

Computers, Internet and Technology:

Speed up Windows XP
Easy tweaks you can do to speed up the performance of your PC.

Top Tips & Tweaks for Windows Vista
Learn how to speed up and optimize Windows Vista.

Virus/Malware Removal Guide 2011 <-- updated
Learn how to remove and prevent computer viruses.

Internet Safety Tips - Teach your children (and parents) how to avoid common online scams, plus tips for creating strong passwords and shopping online.

Or have a look at all of our Computer tips, help & articles for beginners and Webmaster related articles.

Miscellaneous / Other / Strange

What do life lessons no one told you, linguistics, pranks, credit scores and Rubik's cube have in common? I don't know of any connection other than they are featured topics of the articles below: