No Such Thing As A Fish No Such Thing As A Welcome Lasagne
Apr 30, 2021
The podcast discusses topics such as Tetris championships, the belief in the usefulness of cow urine in India, medical operations and bone reconstruction, intriguing medical tales, unconventional collection and storage of body parts, and the origins of unusual baby names.
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Young Brothers Dominate Tetris
- The world's best and second best Tetris players are 13 and 15 year old brothers from Texas who learned through YouTube and community tips.
- Younger players are rapidly surpassing older generations due to easier access to learning and sharing strategies.
Tetris Addiction Explained
- The 'zygotic effect' explains why Tetris is addictive: our brain craves completing unfinished tasks.
- Each Tetris line cleared prompts you to tackle new incomplete puzzles, driving continuous engagement.
Tetris as Trauma Therapy
- Playing Tetris within six hours of trauma can reduce flashbacks by 62% in the following week.
- The disrupted memory consolidation during this window prevents traumatic long-term storage.