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US President Donald Trump took a swipe at video games recently for creating a culture that celebrates violence. But research indicates that, if anything, it’s the opposite. So have video games in any way affected your behaviour? Has FarmVille made you grow plants in your backyard or GTA made you want to steal cars?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if some shows came with a 24-hour time limit between episodes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a study released by US-based mobile access technology company Kisi that compared data on work intensity, institutional support, legislation, and liveability across 40 cities, Kuala Lumpur came 40th out of 40. But why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever encountered a passenger on an airplane that decided to remove their shoes and make themselves feel comfortable like it’s their own living space? Or a couple that just can’t stop talking in a cinema? Why do people behave weirdly in public spaces and how do you deal with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To resist surveillance brought about by facial recognition technology, Polish design studio Noma has created a new type of jewellery. Taking the form of a mask, the piece called "Incognito", protects the wearer from facial recognition algorithms used with modern cameras installed in public spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not like you can make food out of thin air. Well…it turns out you can. A company from Finland is planning to bring to market a new protein powder, made out of CO₂, water and electricity. It tastes like wheat flour, and could become an ingredient in a wide variety of food products after its initial launch in 2021. Why not get rid of some greenhouse gas with a side of fries?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With cinemas being dominated by giant blockbuster films on an almost-monthly basis, other genres are struggling with a result. Comedy, specifically, has taken a backseat. The genre is making less money than ever before, with a dwindling number of people caring to go out and laugh in a communal setting. What does this mean for movies moving forward?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mere fact that battery-powered scooters don’t belch pollution out of a tailpipe doesn’t mean they’re “emissions free,” or as “eco-friendly” as some have assumed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recipes for some of China and Taiwan’s most famous bubble teas have started showing up online for a price. This could affect business for bubble tea brands moving forward, especially with the rise of copycat sellers. How are these tea companies coping, and are they worried about their “secret” recipes being replicated by other vendors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s to the people who post up tutorial videos on how to assemble an IKEA furniture. Here’s to the people who constantly update entries on Wikipedia. Here’s to the people that share secret home remedies for that flu bug you constantly struggle to fight. The Internet has become your teacher and today we celebrate the unsung heroes of the Internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.