36,000 feet into the ocean...

A fascinating infograph. Don't miss the gadget on the right that shows you the pressure at any given point. (Also, per the note at the very bottom, I didn't realize that anyone had ever been to the deepest point in the ocean!)

This is your brain on fiction

Some interesting data about how the human brain process fiction:

What scientists have come to realize in the last few years is that narratives activate many other parts of our brains as well, suggesting why the experience of reading can feel so alive. Words like “lavender,” “cinnamon” and “soap,” for example, elicit a response not only from the language-processing areas of our brains, but also those devoted to dealing with smells.

God's message to you: You're worth it

A great video from makeafriar.com:

The deepest point on earth - Challenger Deep

Some amazing facts.

If M.C. Escher designed typefaces

Very cool font.

A beautiful time lapse video of Yosemite

Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite on Vimeo.

A breakdown of the claim that 98% of Catholic women use contraception

Great stuff.

11 Stunning Cakes That Look Exactly Like Other Foods

Impressive!

Does Evolutionary Science Disprove the Faith?

Mark Shea makes some interesting points.

How to prevent berries from getting moldy

Wash them with a vinegar/water solution!