Competitive Footwork On The Streets Of Chicago

“In [the dance style called] footwork, an individual, usually a boy, strides out into the centre of a group and starts jittering with his feet in fluid slides and taps, sometimes jabbing forwards to provoke an opponent. With the music usually played at aggressive tempos of 155-165 bpm, footwork is an exercise in speed. Dancers’ feet blur beneath their static torsos, keeping balance in hypnotic burst of rhythm.”

Why Our Brains Are Susceptible To Celebrity Endorsements

“A new study suggests the answer involves superstar-specific happy memories stored in our cerebral cortex. Using brain-scan technology, researchers found those positive emotions get transferred from the personality to the product, producing a more positive impression of the item in question and, presumably, a greater probability of purchasing it.”