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Big History Project
Explore 13.7 billion years of shared history and consider the big questions about our Universe, our planet, life, and humanity. From the big bang to modern day... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 SCIENCE -
When Housewives Were Seduced By Seaweed
image credit Natural History Museum, London Among quaint fads of the 19th century, like riding bicycles or playing board games, one sticks out like a sore... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Solved: The Mystery Of King Tutankhamun's Death
image credit: Jean-Pierre DalbĂŠra cc What caused Tutankhamun's death? It has been the subject of considerable debate. Was he assassinated? Did he... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Interactive Morphing Table Surface
inFORM is a table that recreates 3D objects scanned from a nearby interface, developed by Hiroshi Ishii and his students at the MIT Media Lab. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
8 Jaw-Dropping Russian Tractor Videos
The Bison Track Show is an annual tractor race in the Rostov region of western Russia, where tractors sometimes reach speeds of over 70 kilometers (43.4 miles)... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
New Dinosaur That Predates Tyrannosaurus Rex Found In Utah
image credit Natural History Museum of Utah Last Wednesday, paleontologists unveiled a new dinosaur discovered four years ago in southern Utah, USA, that... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Timelapse: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Some time ago, Albuquerque, New Mexico held its 42nd annual International Balloon Fiesta. It's a 9-day event where over 700 balloons see liftoff. It's the... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 RANDOM -
Fascinating Maps Showing The Origin Of Words We Use All The Time
You say church, I say kerk. You say pineapple, I say ananas. You say cucumber, I say komkommer. U.S. playwright Rita Mae Brown said: 'Language is the road map o... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 LANGUAGES, TRAVEL -
Bathe In A Hot Spring With Japanese Snow Monkeys
image credit In northern Japan, where freezing winter temperatures reach as low as -15°C (5°F), a group of monkeys thrive in the cold in a rather... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Three 'Modern' Inventions That Existed Millions Of Years Ago
Evidence exists pointing to prehistoric civilizations as advanced as our modern civilization - or perhaps more advanced. Such evidence could turn our... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Carnivorous Giant Platypus With Sharp Teeth Once Roamed Australia
image credit Guardian A giant, carnivorous platypus with fearsome teeth once roamed the waterways of Australia, researchers have discovered. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
The Scientifically Best Times To Drink Coffee During The Day
image credit: Julius Schorzman cc When's the optimal time to get your coffee kick? Sometime between 9:30 and 11:30 in the morning should work well,... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Duck Machine
This sculpture was designed by Dave Cranmer and commissioned by Faz Elektrik, who design and manufacture specialist motors. YouTube link (via Everlasting Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Does Skipping Breakfast Make You Ill?
image credit: louveciennes Did you have breakfast today? If not, you're putting yourself in grave danger - at least, that's according to a slew of recent report... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
How The World Will End, According To 1939
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. The scientists of 1939 would like to add 'moon explosion' and 'giant meteor' to that list - and they... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Love Always Wins
Russia is in the midst of a violent crackdown against lesbian, gay, bi and trans people - fueled by laws that make it a crime to be open about who you are and... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
The Super-Yacht ThatPuts All Regular Yachts To Shame
Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid has done it all. From dancing skyscrapers in Dubai to hidden Russian bungalows, from aerodynamic couches to aqua tables, she'... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Kars Honey
Eastern Turkey is famous for its pure honey. The nectar comes only from wild mountain flowers and the native bees are never given any sugar to increase... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
Buy Thor's Castle And Live Like An Avenger
This spacious, highly luxurious castle is the perfect fit for any God - Greek or Norse. Located in the heart of Asgard, this superb castle is close to major... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM -
The LEGO Movie - Official Main Trailer
The LEGO Movie, the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO adventure, opens in theaters February 7, 2014. It stars the vocal talents of Chris Pratt, Will... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, HUMOR, MOVIES