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Jack Shamama

San Francisco
Covers:  gay, gay film, gay media, independent film, documentary, glbt, science, sexuality, san francisco, technology, social media, perfume
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I am an award-winning writer and film producer focusing on art, film, gay film and media, popular culture, science and technology, sexuality, and social media.

My first article was published in Out Magazine while I was an undergrad at Wesleyan University and have since contributed to numerous online and print publications.

I started blogging in 2002 and am considered a pioneering gay blogger for which I have won numerous awards. I have been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, The Associated P…

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The 5 Most Exciting Space Events In 2015

The 5 Most Exciting Space Events In 2015

by Jack J. Shamama 2015 is going to be an exciting year for space exploration, and Dr. Ian O'Neill is here to…

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Does Quantum Mechanics Move Faster Than the Speed of Light?

Does Quantum Mechanics Move Faster Than the Speed of Light?

by Jack J. Shamama Why did Einstein have beef with quantum mechanics? When the theories of quantum mechanics …

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What We Know About Female Ejaculation

What We Know About Female Ejaculation

It's been a mystery for years, but scientists might have finally figured out female ejaculation! Related: Spe…

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How to Discover Your Own Planet

How to Discover Your Own Planet

by Jack J. Shamama You don't access to the Hubble or a massive observatory telescope to detect an exoplanet. …

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Why Lizard Penises Evolve So Fast

Why Lizard Penises Evolve So Fast

by Jack J. Shamama What's so special about lizard penises? Turns out, a lot. Related: Penises Have Bones?! Th…

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10 Questions Still Stumping Scientists

10 Questions Still Stumping Scientists

by Jack J. Shamama From why cats purr to how gravity works, here's a recap of 10 seemingly simple questions t…

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The Golden Ratio vs. The Rule of Thirds

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By Jack Shamama
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Watch MoreUsing Selfies to Identify Genetic DisordersCan Math Be a Form of Art?Making LED Street ArtIn case you don't know about either, here's a quick recap on each one: The Rule of Thirds is a guideline for composing photographs or videos that says the important compositional elements of an image should be placed along two equally spaced horizontal and two vertical lines or along their intersections (sort of like a tic-tac-toe board).
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Beer Drunk vs. Tequila Drunk: What's The Difference?

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By Jack Shamama
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Related on TestTube: Why Does Your Face Turn Red When You Drink?How To Predict If A Teen Will Be An AlcoholicCommon wisdom dictates that certain kinds of alcohol lead to certain kinds of drunkenness. Tequila causes someone to be a wild and brash drunk, while scotch makes you sentimental, and champagne puts you in a bubbly, happy mood. Scientifically, however, there is no research to support this.
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Why Do I Sleep Better With My Feet Uncovered?

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By Jack Shamama
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Related on TestTube:Why Sleeping With One Foot Sticking Out Feels So Good!Why Can Some People Sleep Through ANYTHING?Humans and all other warm-blooded animals have thermoregulation, which means we're constantly burning energy to keep our internal organs at an optimal body temperature. Temperature is maintained by burning energy, but also through different biological responses like sweating, shivering, and the amount of blood flowing to the skin.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! We had a gorgeous beige IBM Selectric growing up.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Kilgore Trout

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I wrote for the "features" section for my Junior High School newspaper, The Nautilus Times. I wrote the word search and drew mazes.

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