From Frogs to Fingers: The Historical Origins of Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors

Watch as Lance Geiger, The History Guy, explores the ancient origins of “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” tracing it back to 3rd-century China during the Han Dynasty. The game, called Ishin (hand commanding), featured gestures symbolizing animals: a thumb for a frog, a pinky for a centipede, and an index finger for a snake. The game reflected traditional Chinese beliefs: centipedes killed snakes, snakes ate frogs, and frogs ate centipedes.

The concept spread to Japan, where it became known as games involving “three who fear one another.” From there, Asian immigrants introduced it to Europe and the Americas, where it evolved into “Rock, Paper, Scissors” and its variations, like Ro-sham-bo. Despite regional differences in name and gestures, its simple yet strategic structure remains a universal pastime.

Gifts for Men [Comic]

Gifts for Men

Yeah, most geeks don’t like typical gifts for men. Fortunately, my girlfriends knows me well and got me this for my birthday. I do have a basic toolkit, but for me, these arent gifts, they’re necessities that I usually don’t enjoy using.

[Source: @SirBeeves]

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Andy Serkis Reads a Chimp’s Burn Letter to a Scientist

Andy Serkis

From Letters Live:

In May of 1928, a Russian-born surgeon known widely as “Monkey gland man” arrived in London to much fanfare, for Monkey gland man was famous for implanting thin slices of chimpanzee1 testicle into the scrotums of men, supposedly for all manner of benefits, e.g. prolonged lifespan, increased sex drive, and improved eyesight. Prior to Dr. Voronoff’s arrival, an article appeared in the London Daily News in which eminent bacteriologist Dr. Edward Bach warned the public against the aforementioned “monkey-gland grafting,” not because it was a terrifying con, but because it may cause the patient to take on the chimp’s “worst” characteristics. Shortly after Bach’s warning, the following letter appeared in the same newspaper, signed by “Consul Junior,” a famous chimp at London Zoo.

It had in fact been written by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, and none other than Andy Serkis, aka Caesar from The Planet of the Apes, joined us to read it at Letters Live at London’s Union Chapel in March 2019.

[Letter Lives]

BLACK FRIDAY Week (Day #2): MASSIVE Savings on Tech, Toys, PS5, Processors, and SO MUCH MORE!

Black Friday Week: Day 2

Black Friday has started early this year! Starting yesterday, Amazon launched its Black Friday week event, offering amazing deals on a daily basis! As usual, here is our compilation of some of the best deals we stumbled on today. Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

For those interested, you can also visit the event’s main page for more deals!

Electronics and Tech

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch$249.00 $169.00
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Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model)$139.99 $74.99
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11” 64GB Android Tablet$219.99 $149.99
Apple iPad (10th Generation)$349.00 249.99 (Clip Coupon at the Link!)

GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition – Includes HERO13 Black, Volta (Battery Grip, Tripod, Remote), Media Mod, Light Mod, Enduro Battery, Magnetic Latch Mount and Carrying Case$599.99 $499.99

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses$379.00 $303.20

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Bose QuietComfort Wireless Active Noise Cancelling 5.1 Headphones$349.00 $199.00

Edifier S1000MKII Audiophile Active Bookshelf 2.0 Speakers$399.99 $259.99

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Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline Batteries (100 count)$28.02 $22.56

Gaming

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PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (slim)$449.99 $374.00
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Computer and Accessories

Save BIG on Intel and AMD Processors

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EVGA Z15 RGB USB Hotswappable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, RGB Backlit LED, Kailh Speed Silver Switches$59.99 $24.99

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Toys and Games

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LEGO Art Mona Lisa Building Set$99.99 $87.99

Save BIG on RPG/DND Dice Sets

NERF Rampage N-Strike Elite Toy Blaster with 25 Dart Drum$36.99 $14.99

Crocs Unisex Adult NERF Clogs$59.99 $28.49

Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Voyager Class WFC-S11 Optimus Prime Action Figure$33.99 $19.99

The Lord of The Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Scene Boxes – All 4 for Magic: The Gathering$119.21 $83.99

LEGO Disney Classic 100 Years of Disney Animation Icons$59.99 $29.99

Movies

Ultimate James Bond Collection [Blu-ray] with Car$199.99 $94.98

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical)(4K Ultra HD)$89.99 $54.99

Mad Max 5-Film Collection – Limited Edition (4K Ultra HD + Digital)$99.99 $69.99

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Others

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Super Universal Socket Tool with Power Drill Adapter$9.99 $3.49 (Prime Member Only, Clip Coupon at the Link!)

Denali 123-Piece Screwdriver and Drill Bit Set$28.83 $12.39

Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer$19.99 $13.18

NordicTrack T Series: Perfect Treadmills for Home Use, Walking or Running Treadmill with Incline, Bluetooth Enabled, 300 lbs User Capacity$599.00 $479.00

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows – $32.97

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Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + FREE $45 Digital Costco Shop Card – $65.00

Mother of Invention [Short Sci-Fi Story]

Alien Working on a Robot

“Tada!” Jikloma exclaimed, removing the small sheet with a flourish.

Horpilu stared at the small machine on his employee’s table. Jikloma was one of the employees in engineering and had been charged with creating a more compact cleaning machine for spacecraft. There were several prototypes being tested, this being the latest. “I’m…not sure why I should be impressed, to be honest,” Horpilu admitted. “It’s underwhelming. And yet you seem extremely proud of this one.”

“Because it’s completely human-proof,” Jikloma declared.

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Vaping: Too Good to Be True? A Deep Dive into the Risks

Vaping Hidden Health Risks

Marketed as the “safe” alternative to smoking, vaping isn’t as harmless as it seems. While it skips the tar and smoke of traditional cigarettes, it introduces unregulated chemicals, hidden toxins, and high nicotine levels straight into your lungs. Studies have uncovered unexpected side effects—metal particles, lung irritation, and long-term risks we’re only beginning to understand.

We’re part of a massive, ongoing experiment, and the results aren’t in yet. If you’re vaping, it’s worth questioning if the risks are worth it.

Watch the full video to explore the science behind the clouds: