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Only Monkeys With Opposable Thumbs Fell for This Classic Magic Trick
A team of researchers performed magic tricks for several species of monkey, and they found that the animals’ gullibility may depend on the structure of their hands.
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BMW’s Gesture Controls Will Have You Feeling Like A Mediocre Wizard
Twirl your finger, and the volume changes. Stick your thumb out like a hitchhiker and watch your BMW switch to the next song. Throw two fingers at the screen like you’re about to poke someone in the eye, and the volume mutes or unmutes. This is using gesture control in the new BMW X4, and…
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Wrinkly Fingers Evolved To Help You Grip Wet Objects
If you’ve ever sat in a bath staring at your fingers as they wrinkle involuntarily, you’re in good company. Now, a team of scientists has worked out why it happens.