What I have learned today [2015/6/30]

1. In India, there is a village of wrestlers who work as bouncers. A village of wrestlers...India could have its own WWF. That would be entertaining.

2. Charter plane for frequent commuter for 2000 a month from NYC to Boston. This is what I call aviation innovation. I just hope they still have to fly less because well flying does consume time and energy and produces pollution. Can't wait for virtual reality meetings :D

3. First 3D printed car. 3D printing will bring more customization to cars and also lower cost because we won't have to build massive factories but instead have small shops.

4. Male models get paid way less than female models. Should we start complaining? hmmmm...

5. There are no rivers in Saudi Arabia.



From Floating Forest

What I have learned today [2015/5/19]

1. Raining spiders in Australia. Spiders "balloon" by going up high on trees and jumping. Well, then, one more thing to be wary when going to Australia.


2. Spy Dust used by the soviets is not lethal and can be used trace humans and car movements. Well, now we have GPS.


3.  Audi created a luxury bike that is extremely durable and costs $20,000. I like durable but for $20,000, I can buy bunch of cheap bikes and enjoy the rides.


4. Scientists have used 3D printing to reconstruct an injured turtle's beak and returned to sea. Wow...this is what I call cool! Awesome use of 3D technology :D

5. Pigs are raised in depressing conditions in the US. They are confined and are poisoned by their waste....I love bacon and we must stop this. I will pay more for ham and bacon as long the pigs are treated better.

6. Carl's Jr came out with an 1,080 burger. Well, then...it is important to eat good food but please do think about your health and how it will affect others if you are ill.

7. Hedge fund activism is quite interesting. Still a lot of things to research and learn.




*From Floating Forests

What I have learned today [2015/5/17]

1. Airplane flight system can be hacked through Inflight Flight System.

2. Sony Walkman upgraded its audio for serious audiophiles at a price of $1,200. Well, good sound is good but...still too expensive...and people want to carry less not more.

3. Hershey is 3D printing chocolate. Customized chocolate sounds like a good idea.

4. Antipsychotic drugs have unintended long term consequences and should be taken as a last resort.

5. Bill Gates has lot of real estate but this small compared to his equity positions. The lesson? Buy good real estate property and it will rise with time :D

6. Women like to be complemented about their shoes. Hmmm...got it.

7. Defined benefit pension plans existed since the 1850s.




*From Penguin Watch