what I like to read and what could help for next year

as far as outside reading, I enjoy reading a lot of classics. I also enjoy mythology and epics. As far as recommending outside reading, Sherlock Holmes has multiple short stories that could show the inductive and deductive style of reasoning that was presented at one point in class. Also, it's Sherlock Holmes. He's cool.

I also think that Poe is always a classic (sometimes cliche) but everyone seems to enjoy it.

I also really like a lot of Mark Twain's short stories. They're clever and easy to read.

Stupidest Invention?

One of the Stupidest Inventions has to be the Flatulence Deodorizer.

The Flatulence Deodorizer is nothing more than a pad containing activated charcoal cloth that is worn on the anal region of a person. It comes with adhesive to stick it to the underwear of a person and hold it in place. The inventor says you can cary it easily around in a zip lock bag for when it is needed, and could even be made into disposable or washable versions. He states that the slim profile of the deodorizer is unnoticeable and comfortable, making the discomfort of farting a thing of the past.

So, if you could get used to the idea of "I'm wearing a strange fart pad in my pants," it could be ok. Or, like most people, you could learn to hold it or excuse yourself to the bath room. If one thinks that they really have a bad farting problem, it could also have something to do with their diet, and that might need to be considered.

Overall, the idea that someone wasted their time and the patent office's time to create this invention is a little sad. It is not a consumer good that will change the face of the world, further our understanding of physics or make life more efficient in the workplace and home. Sure, no one likes a stinky fart, but seriously... you'll probably sell more farting machines than fart protectors.