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In the olden days, map makers would purposefully add mistakes into their maps so they could detect forgeries others had made
When people die, it's not their perfect records or squeaky-clean reputation we miss. It's the shit they didn't do well. Their mess. Their weird opinions. The stuff they got wrong and were bad at. The more hopelessly bad or gross or embarrassing, the better. “We love people most when they look stupid.”
Some owl species have uneven ear positions, with one ear higher than the other. This asymmetry allows them to pinpoint the location of prey more precisely by detecting sound differences between their ears.
Writers leave mistakes in work to distinguish it from AI
I like to leave room for accidents or chaos. Making a seamless record, where every note and syllable is in place and every bass drum is identical, is no trick. Any idiot with the patience and the budget to allow such foolishness can do it. I prefer to work on records that aspire to greater things, like originality, personality and enthusiasm. If
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Remember, people are often drawn to things that are done imperfectly. Whether it’s art, movies, or books, people tend to talk more about the flawed things that get stuck in their heads than they do the obvious, perfect things.
As Malcolm Gladwell says, “You want an aftertaste, and that comes from not everything being perfectly blended together.”
As Malcolm Gladwell says, “You want an aftertaste, and that comes from not everything being perfectly blended together.”
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Known as the "Pratfall Effect," research shows people who make minor blunders are often perceived as more likeable.
Genetic mutations, though often seen as flaws, are essential for evolution. They introduce genetic diversity, enabling species to adapt to changing environments.
Found in places like Eaglehawk Neck in Tasmania, these natural rock formations have cracked into rectangular blocks. The imperfections in the pattern allow for better drainage and reduce erosion.