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• The Complete Guide To The Language Of Facebook

  Facebook has gained quite a hefty amount of our global lexicon in its 8 years of existence, creating a language that is invariably linked to the behaviors that... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Myths Of Running: Forefoot, Barefoot And Otherwise

  

  image credit It's a topic of endless debate among runners. Is there a best way to run, so that you use the least energy and go the fastest? And does it help... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Fata Morgana

  Burning in the desert sun, Eduardo - a lemonade seller with a small stand - is fighting the urge to drink his last and final bottle of refreshing lemonade. Then... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 RANDOM

• The Social Sickness

  

  Do you check your phone every 2 minutes to see how many likes your Instagram photo has? Do your tweets contain zero vowels? Are you the mayor of a dozen... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Useful Dog Tricks Performed By Jesse

  Jesse tackles chores that most humans wouldn't find enjoyable. He also finds new ways to help out around the house; including vacuuming, dusting, cleaning up... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Pumpkins From Villafane Studios

  

  We all know there is nothing quite like a 'Ray Villafane Pumpkin.' From carving for the President at the White House, carving for Heidi Klum’s Annual Halloween... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Dear Tom Hanks: Have We Got A Typewriter For You!

  

  image credit Tom Hanks loves typewriters. He loves them so much he's posted dozens of them to Twitter and Facebook through his WhoSay account. He's also got... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 CELEB, HUMOR, RANDOM

• Today Is Ada Lovelace Day

  

  image credit Ada Lovelace Day is an annual event whose goal is to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Augusta Ada King,... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 RANDOM, SCIENCE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Mercury Craters Look Like Cookie Monster

  

  image credit An impact basin spotted on Mercury with two smaller craters above it looks remarkably like the sweet treat-loving Cookie Monster muppet of 'Sesame... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Concept Art From The Shuttle Program's Early Days

  

  image credit The arrival of Endeavour in Los Angeles last week has been described by many as the final note in the coda to NASA's shuttle program. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, SCIENCE, TECH

• Space Shuttle Endeavour's Last Journey

  

  image credit It orbited the earth close to five thousand times, traveling over a hundred million miles in the process. Yet for the Space Shuttle Endeavour the... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 SCIENCE

• Can A Bee Colony Replace Its Queen?

  

  image credit In a bee hive, there's usually just one queen. Ever wondered what happens when the queen dies? How do the bees replace her? Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Cage Of Death

  Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, Australia, allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of Australia's iconic Saltwater... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• The Golden Rock - The Gilt Boulder Of The Buddha

  

  image credit It looks as if it is just about to fall off the edge of Mount Kyaiktiyo and roll down in to the sweeping landscape of Myanmar. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Google Doodle: Little Nemo In Slumberland

  

  Winsor McCay's comic strip Little Nemo in Slumberland made its debut in the pages of the New York Herald in 1905. Google celebrates the 107th anniversary of... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 RANDOM

• Felix Baumgartner's Supersonic Freefall

  After flying to an altitude of 128,100 feet (39,045 meters) in a helium-filled balloon, Felix Baumgartner completed a record breaking jump from the edge of... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 OUTDOORS

• Pitch Lake

  

  image credit Tierra de Brea", the 'Land of Tar' was the original name of the area surrounding the Pitch Lake in southern Trinidad. Pitch Lake is the largest... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 ENVIRONMENT

• What Causes The Aurora Borealis Or Northern Lights?

  

  image credit Those who live at or visit high northern latitudes might at times experience colored lights shimmering across the night sky. This ethereal display... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 SCIENCE

• How Your Favorite Internet Companies Make Money

  

  After setting up free networking profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, an Internet user can instantly access the largest repository of information... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 BUSINESS, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• The Chand Baori Step Well In Rajasthan, India

  

  image credit Chand Baori, in the village of Abhaneri near Bandikui, Rajasthan, is a famous stepwell. The well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL