How two data analysts beat all the HedgeFunds with 1,819% in the returns

In an interesting story, two data analysts from a Credit Card company did an extensive research and bought simple Call/Put options and came out with 1,819% of returns in just three years (yes, there is no dot missing in %, its a four digit number!) So sad, that SEC decided that the guys "research" is insider trading.

Facebook Lite for low-powered and 2G data users

Are you still one of those guys who prefer the Facebook in your mobile browser than the app? The app is bloated and very heavy on data usage. Luckily for us, Facebook has released a Lite version of its mobile app. Check the Play Store for more details.

Do you love your car sound? Its probably fake ...

If you decide on the performance of your car with the revving sound of its engine, then you are wrong. Most American cars can run quieter than their "normal" sound that you love, but the car makers decided to boost the sound to trick you.Some even boost the sound using speakers!

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Unclassified UFO files now online

Project BlueBook now has probably the largest online collection of unclassified details about UFO sightings

What do Google engineers do in their 20% off the time?

Google engineers embed a game in the Chrome browser, so that you are not bored when you are not connected to internet. Available in both Android and Desktop versions, just tap/hit space bar to play this game. via Labnol

One of the best product comparison sites I've seen

It still compares the items based on the specs, price etc. But the UI simply blows off. Check Product Chart.

5200 days in space

A long detailed story of living in space.

A real world Ocean's Eleven story - a diamond heist worth of $100 million

The vault had every security feature you can imagine: combination dial, seismic sensor, magnetic sensor, security camera, etc. But they still managed to steal $100 million worth of diamonds. A very long and interesting read about how its was done and how they got caught

The evolution of writing

Well, all of the desk items have been digitized.

Its a building, no its a town

A town will have a church, a school, a hospital, a police station, etc. But there is a town where everything is hosted in a single building. In fact the entire town is in the same building!

Dozen things learnt from Steve Jobs

Lets start off the new year with a nice compilation of the items learnt from Steve Jobs.

"The difference between the best worker on computer hardware and the average may be 2 to 1, if you’re lucky. With automobiles, maybe 2 to 1. But in software, it’s at least 25 to 1. The difference between the average programmer and a great one is at least that. The secret of my success is that we have gone to exceptional lengths to hire the best people in the world. And when you’re in a field where the dynamic range is 25 to 1, boy, does it pay off."