goodbye effect n.— «The beam produces what experimenters call the “Goodbye effect,” or “prompt and highly motivated escape behavior.” In human tests, most subjects reached their pain threshold within 3 seconds, and...
opiorphin n.— «Saliva from humans has yielded a natural painkiller up to six times more powerful than morphine, researchers say. The substance, dubbed opiorphin, may spawn a new generation of natural painkillers that relieve pain as well...
bullet sponge n.— «…Temporary superhuman strength and imperviousness to pain.…Drugs can turn the drug user into a “bullet sponge”—someone who can literally…» —“Police Gunning To Boost Odds Drug Dealers Better...
human rain delay n.— «I get up there, I throw my pitches and I get rolling. I like to keep the pace of the game going. I’m not one of those human rain delays, as they call them. The only thing I had to do was slow it down.» —“Notes:...
chief memory officer n.— «Appoint a Chief Memory Officer. Only by remembering the past as we tinker and kludge can we avoid making the same old mistakes—and take advantage of valuable opportunities.» —“Change Without...
drummer’s butt n.— «We used to joke about playing long hours and getting “drummers’ butt,” also referred to as “swamp ass.” When I played rock on a vinyl covered throne I’d get, well, uh, sweaty. This can be a real...