Last news briefs of the week, but we’ll be back in three days…
- People living 100,000 years ago spent time collecting crystals.
- Related: the crystal weapons of prehistoric Spain.
- Evidence in rock shelter suggests early humans in the Kalahari were as innovative as their coastal neighbours.
- Ball lightning is real, and very rare. This is what it’s like to experience it.
- Related: Ball lightning vs UFOs – Science’s different standards for evidence.
- Bizarre ‘worm tornado‘ in New Jersey has scientists baffled. Better than a sharknado at least…
- Why we shouldn’t be afraid of nightmares.
- Can science explain the mystery of consciousness?
- Facebook helped Alex Jones share ‘prepare for war’ posts before the Capitol riots.
- Related: Weaponizing conspiracy theory.
- Video of the Day: In your face, entropy!
Quote of the Day:
I think it’s interesting how people act on their beliefs. A lot of Christians, for instance, wear crosses around their necks. Nice sentiment, but do you think when Jesus comes back, he’s really going to want to look at a cross?
Bill Hicks
