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A group of Quora users drew from their experiences to address the question, "What are some stupid things that smart people do?" The answers provide ways to overcome some of the common ways intelligent people unknowingly undermine themselves.

Below you will find an excellent lecture by Dr. Sean Carroll delivered on 12 June 2013 at the 46th Annual Fermilab Users Meeting, focusing on the importance of the discovery of the Higgs boson – confirming the existence of the Higgs field – giving us a glimpse into the world of “Particles, Fields and The Future of Physics”.

Stoicism is perhaps the only “philosophy” where the original, primary texts are actually cleaner and easier to read than anything academics have written afterward. Which is awesome because it means you can dive into the subject and go straight to the source.

How it started, how it's like solitaire, how to fold it, and how it ends.

According to popular mythology, the uniquely superb texture of the New York bagel has to do with New York City's water — specifically, its low concentrations of calcium and magnesium, which make it softer.

While mere mortals stumble groggily out of the bed in the morning -- or, worse, lay prostrate before the irresistible lure of the snooze button -- the world’s most successful business leaders have mastered routines to kick off their days with productive vigor.

Lately I have been asked—in various ways—“How do I go about picking winners in the Small Cap Companies, Initial Public Offerings, Start-ups and Private Held Companies for Investment?” Well, since my personal win/lose ratio is about 80/20 (more winners than losers), you might expect me to go into some detail about reading the financial statements; looking at price-to-earnings ratios; using arcane calculus formulations; or observing mystical patterns in the trading activity of the stock.

Do you want to cast love spells? Exorcise demons? Subjugate your enemies? These and other arcane invocations can be found in the Handbook of Ritual Power, an 8th-century, 20-page codex that has been translated and published by two scholars of religion and ancient history.

To understand unique and healthy ways to consistently and quickly boost energy daily, I interviewed the country’s top ambitious young entrepreneurs, honorees of the Empact Showcase, who work tirelessly, day and night, to turn their visions into reality. Their responses will surprise you! Each response includes links to research and resources so you can incorporate the habit into your life if it’s right for you.

What’s the best way to start your day so that you really get things done?

Whether they completely transformed their looks across the course of decades, or established and maintained a classic style of dress and stuck with it, these 12 women are shining examples of how to embrace and own your style for many, many years to come!

I learned this formula when I was a copy cub working for a world-famous televangelist. This woman toured the country every other week, held a three-day conference in a major city, and then hit the road again.

Let's look at seven complete badasses who turned overwhelmingly awful situations into real victory and success. Because we don't control what happens to us; we only control how we respond. And we can choose to respond well -- like they did.

The ice cube trick, as it’s known, may sound like a myth, but it actually works. By putting a simple ice cube in the right spot, which you can find out by following these steps, it will not only give you bounds of energy, it will also make you look younger and help to combat any illnesses you might have.

This is the challenge for small startups without deep pockets—how can you get noticed when the traditional channels are out of reach? The answer, of course, is to find the channels that haven’t yet been overrun by the horde—and I’m going to walk you through the channels that we used to get 5,000 users within ten days of our launch.

The process of translating our favorite books into film is an inherently tricky conversion. Between casting central characters and fitting in (or cutting out) major plot points, so much can go wrong — or at least stray from the author’s initial intentions. From critically acclaimed fan favorites to box office duds, here are 10 movies despised by their original literary creators.

Business leaders measure productivity by the quality and quantity of output over input. Management seems to have a big part in a business. They decide, implement actions, and take the control. The professional skills and roles of managers are important to be adapted and put into practice not only by business people but all people who want to do and be more everyday.

Although our house pets may not agree, it was so great to see the Blue Angels fly again in Annapolis this week! Here’s some amazing footage from the cockpit. Recognize any landmarks, sailors?

We should all dream, and encourage others to do so too. Dreaming is one of humanity’s greatest gifts. On that note, here are my top 10 quotes on dreams…

Whether you've struggled with peeling an orange, been confounded cupcakes or just wanted to eat chicken wings without looking like you've been taking part in a BBQ food fight, FEMAIL has found the best ways to get the job done.

Whether you’re dealing with financial problems, family conflict, or work-related issues, struggles are inevitable. Overcoming life’s struggles is never easy. If you’re making any of these mistakes in your life, it’s likely that you’ll just keep on struggling.

When you make it down to New Zealand, or what the indigenous Maori people call Aotearoa, meaning “land of the long white cloud,” here are 14 stunning and unique landscapes to look for.

If a map can help you find your way to anywhere in the world, then a map can most certainly help you find the kind of music you want no matter where you are. The moment you search for an artist, it shows you an entire map of other acts that you may want to listen to as well. The closer the artists appear on the map, the more similarities they have and the greater the chances are for you to like these other suggestions.

Celebs such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo guzzle hot water with lemon as if the liquid was bottled at the Fountain of Youth itself. They're certain it aids in weight loss—but is the claim too good to be true?

If you don’t learn how to write a good headline then the chances are you will have trouble attracting traffic to your website or blog. In a digital economy that can cost sales, because you need readers to turn up to buy your goods and services.

“In both writing and sleeping, we learn to be physically still at the same time we are encouraging our minds to unlock from the humdrum rational thinking of our daytime lives.”

Stop for a moment and ask yourself if there was ever a time (or times) you’ve arrogantly said or thought: “I’m too smart for this.” If you’re someone who always believed that you’re Mr. Smarty Pants, you may want to take a step back and contemplate. That kind of thinking can work against you in life and in work.

Looks like it’s time to retire. If these kids are any indication, it’s clear that the next generation can take things from here.

Are you tired of that little voice inside your head that won’t give you a break? Who wouldn’t be? It’s like a crazy little monkey that never sleeps. Unfortunately, our brains are hardwired for negative thinking. That makes sense if you think about it. After all, spotting potential threats was a matter of life and death throughout most of human history.

When people make the choice to pursue a life path of personal development and spirituality, they encounter certain universal lessons that seem to arise as archetypes.  If you are on a path of higher consciousness, there is a good chance you have experienced these realizations already.  What’s great about lessons learned on a spiritual path is that these same lessons were learned by people 1000, 5000, and 10,000 years ago.

Do you get frustrated when people say “ex cetera” when they should be saying “et cetera,” or “mis-pro-nounce-i-a-tion” rather than “mis-pro-nunce-i-a-tion?” Well don’t get too worked up, because there might be words you’re saying incorrectly, too!

J.K. Rowling may be a Muggle (as far as we know), but she creates magic with the written word. Instead of a wand, she wields a pen, and in place of a Hogwarts education, she has years of voracious reading under her belt. We've collected a list of books the beloved Harry Potter author has said inspired her as a child and as an adult. How many have you read?

A visitor from 100 years ago would be confused by our selfies and our strange toys — but they would understand the need to show off. Throughout history, people have had status symbols. Sometimes, these things have been gold and jewels. But sometimes, they’re a bit weirder. Here are 10 bizarre status symbols from the past.

Sadie is a core strength and anatomy of vinyasa yoga expert who is at the forefront of New Core movement. Come let her rock your world with a fun, fresh, informative flow weekend, music, breakthrough inspirations and tons of tools you can use to optimize your whole body power and freedom in any yoga asana you do, for as long as you practice yoga. Don't miss out on the revolution!!!!

You think it’s perfectly normal to read a book in one sitting.

It may sound like hype at first: "Melt fat without breaking a sweat!" Even scientists who've done some of the key studies recognize the disconnect.

Nowadays, we always get the scoop on how our favorite movies are made. But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the processes that allow us to live our lives in comfort?

We read about a cool growth hack involving “commenting on blog posts” recommended by several websites. It seemed like a practical way to attract visitors at a very low cost (unlike paid marketing) and with no initial setup needed (unlike large scale content marketing). For many, this proved to be a neat and effective way of attracting those first needed users.

The good news, which evangelist Chamine has been sharing through lectures, a popular book Positive Intelligence, and executive coaching, is that you can choose at any moment which voice to listen to. “That choice makes all the difference in not only how happy you are, but whether you reach your true potential,” says Chamine, who for many years ran the Coaches Training Institute, a San Rafael, Calif.-based company that trains executive coaches and life coaches.

You know people whose main gig appears to be self-promotion? The ones who talk a lot more than they actually do?

Your Success asks the ultimate question: what is success and how can you achieve it? Written by inspirational thought-leaders from all over the world, Your Success offers practical, easy to follow advice on how to achieve greater levels of performance and achievement.

Firebrand conservative columnist, commentator, Internet entrepreneur, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Michelle Malkin tells the fascinating, little-known stories of the inventors who have contributed to American exceptionalism and technological progress.

Sometimes a good scare is just what the doctor ordered. (Depending on the doctor.)

Probability rules our entire lives, but our brains absolutely suck at calculating it. The gambling industry thrives off of this fact -- tell someone they only have a 1-100,000,000 chance of winning the lottery, and they'll say, "somebody's got to win!" We can't blame them -- there are all sorts of ways that probability works like freaking black magic. Just try to wrap your mind around the fact that ...

Because of the ideas, methods, and skills you will learn in this book, you will become balanced in all areas of your thinking and action and you will begin to deliberately live the life of your own choosing — a life of success, happiness, love, and fulfillment.

If you are sick of failing at life, thou shalt read and apply these commandments today.