http://www.wisegeek.com/ Clear Answers for Common Questions Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/286586270/what-is-apophenia.htm <p>When someone sees patterns which do not really exist, this is known as apophenia. Apophenia can take a wide range of forms, from thinking that the same number turns up too often to be mere coincidence to seeing a man in the moon. In some cases, apophenia is used as a criteria for the diagnosis of mental illness, but having apophenia does not necessarily imply that someone is mentally...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-apophenia.htm?r'>What is Apophenia?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/286586270" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-apophenia.htm?r http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/285846591/who-is-obama-girl.htm <p>”Obama Girl” is an actress and model who captured the public eye in 2007, when she starred in a film called "I Got a Crush...on Obama,” referencing a Democratic candidate in the 2008 presidential election. Her real name is Amber Lee Ettinger, but she has gained so much fame and attention as Obama Girl that she self identifies as Obama Girl on her personal website and a number...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/who-is-obama-girl.htm?r'>Who is Obama Girl?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/285846591" height="1" width="1"/> Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/who-is-obama-girl.htm?r http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/285125651/how-should-i-dispose-of-my-old-computer.htm <p>You've finally decided that your old computer is a junker, so now you've replaced it, and you're wondering what, exactly, you should do with the abandoned equipment. This has become a growing problem all over the world, as proliferation of cheap personal computers in the late 1990s led to a profusion of electronic waste, also known as e-waste. E-waste can be extremely harmful for...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/how-should-i-dispose-of-my-old-computer.htm?r'>How Should I Dispose of My Old Computer?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/285125651" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/how-should-i-dispose-of-my-old-computer.htm?r http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/284399764/what-is-an-fbi-file.htm <p>An FBI file is a dossier of information kept by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Such files are used to keep track of persons and organizations of interest for the FBI, and many people have such files, although the contents may not be terribly interesting. In the early 21st century, thanks to legislation such as the Patriot Act, many intelligence agencies including the FBI established systems for...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-fbi-file.htm?r'>What is an FBI File?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/284399764" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-fbi-file.htm?r http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/283696278/what-are-le-parfait-jars.htm <p>Le Parfait jars are French jars which have been designed specifically for canning and making preserves. These sturdy, well-made jars are suited to a wide range of canning tasks, and many people think that they look rather nice as well, making them very popular among cooks all over the world. Good Le Parfait jars can get costly, but some people feel that it is worth the expense, as...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-le-parfait-jars.htm?r'>What are Le Parfait Jars?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/283696278" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-le-parfait-jars.htm?r http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/283117987/what-is-an-hei-bulb.htm <p>In the near future, the High Energy Incandescent (HEI&trade;) bulb is slated to be part of General Electric’s push towards more efficient lighting. According to a GE press release dated February 2007, the HEI bulb will be ready for market by 2010, providing the same quality of light and convenience as today’s standard incandescent light bulbs, while using half the energy. GE expects continued development will...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-hei-bulb.htm?r'>What is an HEI Bulb?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/283117987" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-hei-bulb.htm?r http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~3/282557342/what-is-check-fraud.htm <p>Considering the number of checks written every day around the world, it's sometimes easy to forget that each one is a legally binding financial instrument. A paper or electronic check serves as a good faith token between parties, based on the trust that an equivalent amount of cash does exist in a legitimate bank-based account. Whenever that trust is violated, the result is known as check fraud...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-check-fraud.htm?r'>What is Check Fraud?</a><img src="http://feeds.wisegeek.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day-rss/~4/282557342" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-check-fraud.htm?r