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Are People With Sensitive Noses More Empathetic?
Are you cursed and blessed with a good sense of smell? Cursed because you smell every ungodly stink no matter how far away, and blessed because lovely smells affect you deeply?
Psychology professor Denise Chen at Rice University thinks you may also be more empathetic than your olfaction-challenged neighbor.
National Geographic's Portrait of the Global Food Crisis
While it's unlikely that there'll be any shortage of food at Memorial Day grill-outs across the country this weekend, National Geographic has released a special report on the global food crisis that's occurring at the same time.
In "The End of Plenty," writer Joel K. Bourne, Jr., and photojournalist John Stanmeyer address the fact that agricultural productivity isn't keeping up with population growth, and humanity's looked the other way.
Got Some Spare Time? Why Not Do a Puppy Puzzle?
But not just any puzzle: an online version that's made all the more cute when you see a totally adoro pooch when completed! National Geographic is turning up the fun and offering us a creative way to get our puppy fix in one of nine dog jigsaws.
But the best part?
Have You Always Wanted to Be on the Cover of a Magazine?
Well, here's your chance. Just upload a picture to this site and you're on your way to stardom! Look below to see a sampling of some Sugar ladies enjoying their 15 minutes of fame.
Do You Like IMAX Movies?
Coming to an IMAX theater near you (unless you already live near the Grand Canyon): Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets.
Hollywood Reporter today writes that the 1984 National Geographic documentary will be distributed to "3-D to Imax and 3-D-ready digital theaters worldwide."
I've never seen this documentary, and I'm personally excited to check it out in 3-D IMAX.
Will You Get Online With Cesar Millan?
Not only does Cesar Millan help train Oprah to be the pack leader of her pampered pups (including helping beloved Sophie socialize with other dogs before she passed away), but he can help train you to do the same . . .
Cool Idea: National Geographic Home Collection
Palecek established the National Geographic Home Collection to celebrate authentic designs of artisan traditions and their countries of origin. What's even better is that net proceeds from the National Geographic Home Collection go to the World Cultures Fund, created to support the work of archaeologists, cultural anthropologists, and artists. Again, awesome.
Could You Win the National Geographic Geography Bee?
Eleven-year-old Akshay Rajagopal won the 20th annual National Geographic Geography Bee yesterday with his winning answer of "Bolivia." The win capped a two-day streak where he answered every question correctly. He's a sixth grader at Lux Middle School in Nebraska.
The Scoop: The 100th Episode Dog Whisperer Reunion Show
Can you believe they're at 100 already?! Yesterday, the National Geographic Channel taped a special celebration in Burbank to mark the 100th episode of the Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan. It actually included a reunion of over 75 dogs and hundreds of owners who appeared on the show during its past four seasons .
Beautify Your Desktop With National Geographic Wallpapers
If you haven't guessed it already, I'm a huge National Geographic fan. I've already discussed how you can download the free National Geographic POD that will update your background with a new National Geographic image each day. Well National Geographic has just added more stunning high resolution photography wallpapers to their collection.
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