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• 10 Snapshots Of British Schoolchildren During World War II

  

  image credit National Library of Wales World War II had a huge impact on the daily lives of the people of Britain, but soldiers and grieving widows weren't the... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 CULTURE, HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Those Magnificent Ladies In Their Flying Machines

  

  image credit In the early days of human flight, a new word entered our lexicon: 'aviatrix,' the female version of aviator. These women were true pioneers,... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 CULTURE, HISTORY

• Diapers For Chickens

  

  No, really! Diapers for chickens. The economy has created a surge in the number of people engaged in urban farming. This has led to an increase in the number... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Danielle - Aging Process

  Danielle is a five-minute video by filmmaker Anthony Cerniello, who set out to emulate the aging process by 'creating a person. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 CULTURE

• 'New' Van Gogh Is Not All That New

  

  image credit For roughly a century, the painting 'Sunset at Montmajour' was considered a fake. It was stored in an attic and then held in a private collection,... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 11 Rejected Canadian Flag Designs

  

  image credit: Jared Grove cc Canada didn't have an official national flag until February 15, 1965. Choosing one caused a huge divide in both public and politica... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 CULTURE, SOCIETY

• 15 Powerfully Creative Global Warming Awareness Ads

  

  In 1958, American scientist Charles Keeling took direct measurements of carbon dioxide, and soon afterwards he connected the gas with global warming. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Paris: City Of Fright

  

  image credit: Hugo ClĂŠment cc Most visitors to Paris have no idea that beneath the City of Light is a dark labyrinth of branching tunnels and... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 CULTURE, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Heineken's Lost Plan To Build Houses Out Of Beer Bottles

  

  image credit: Aaron Tang cc In the 1960s, Dutch brewing company Heineken briefly introduced a different bottle for an entirely different reason. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, HUMOR, RANDOM

• The Shattered Remains Of Afghanistan's Versailles

  

  image credit: Bruce MacRae cc The ferocity of Afghan resistance to foreign rule has been recorded down the centuries, from Alexander the Great to our own... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 CULTURE, SOCIETY

• How Do Employers View Online Degrees?

  

  Do employers think an online degree is equivalent to a traditional degree? Well, when online degrees meet three vital criteria, they are viewed as equal to... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 SCHOOLING

• How Foreign Languages Mutate English Words

  It's no secret that English borrows freely from other languages. And you're probably familiar with at least a few words from English that have been borrowed int... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 LANGUAGES

• Huge Semi-Submersible Ships

  

  image credit Semi-submersible ships are some of the most massive ocean-going vessels in the world. They are the only vessels capable of loading, transporting an... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 ENVIRONMENT

• The Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs

  

  Home to millions of puffins, guillemots, razorbills and gannets, Látrabjarg is the westernmost point in Iceland and the largest bird cliff in Europe. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• The Doll's Eyes Plant - The Woods Have Eyes Too

  

  image credit: chickeninthewoods cc Have you ever taken a stroll through a wood and felt that you were being watched? Yet when you turn around, no-one is there.... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Monday Puzzle

  

  The Presurfer, in cooperation with pzzlr.com, brings you a puzzle every Monday. Just to tickle your brain. image credit: 8thstar cc In a village of blue-eyed an... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 RANDOM

• The Musical Drainage Pipes Of Dresden, Germany

  

  image credit: Andre cc The only house that sings in the rain stands in the quirky neighborhood of Äußere Neustadt in Dresden, Germany. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, HUMOR, RANDOM

• Streamer - Understanding US Water Flows

  

  Streamer is a new way to visualize and understand water flow across America. With Streamer you can explore America's major streams by tracing upstream to their... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• A History Of 'Meh'

  

  image credit: Rick Harris cc Meh is an interjection, often used as an expression of indifference or boredom. It can also be used as an adjective (meaning... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• How Did Music Begin?

  If you have a child who has asked this question then you know that, on first appearance, it sounds quite straightforward. However, the answer is a little more... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 RANDOM