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• From Bricks To Brains: The Evolution Of The Cell Phone

  

  The first hand-held cell phone was demonstrated by John F. Mitchell and Dr Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973, using a handset weighing around 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 8 Remarkable Nail Artists

  

  image credit: Rachel Kramer cc If you thought nail art was all about talon-based diamantĂŠ and acrylic, take a look at these metallic masterpieces. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Alaska - The Nutrient Cycle

  Once they enter fresh water, chum salmon stop feeding and morph into an aggressive creature intent only on mating. After spawning, they die and their bodies... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Why H Is The Most Contentious Letter In The Alphabet

  

  image credit The alphabet is something not to be argued with: there are 26 letters in as fixed a sequence as the numbers 1-26; once learned in order and for... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 RANDOM

• The World's Most Terrifying Public Transit Rides

  

  image credit: Erik Cleves Kristensen cc The scariest parts of most commutes may be missing a bus or finding an unidentifiable substance spilled on the seat of... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, RANDOM, TRAVEL

• Forward March

  A bearskin is a tall fur cap that has been used by the guards regiments of the British Army for centuries. However, when one of the bearskins takes on a life... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Giant Hovering Roundabout For Cyclists In The Netherlands

  

  Hovenring is an incredible suspended roundabout conceptualized and designed by IPV Delft specifically for cyclists to safely make their way across congested... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Death Wish Coffee

  

  is the world's strongest coffee. It is 200 times stronger than typical coffee shop roasts. This is not your store bought coffee. You will not find this coffee a... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Monday Puzzle

  

  The Presurfer, in cooperation with pzzlr.com, brings you a puzzle every Monday. Just to tickle your brain. image credit: Rmrfstar cc A tank has three taps. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• One Day In Pompeii

  Halloween has already past but you might get a kick out of this lantern carving by architectural artist Jeff Stikeman. Based on the Diary Entries of Pliny the... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Webutation - Website Reputation

  

  Webutation uses Safebrowsing by Google, an antivirus website and Safeweb by Norton to find out what the reputation of a website is. According to Webutation,... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• A 15th Century Cathedral Transformed Into A Modern Bookstore

  

  For many, reading a good book can be a religious experience, but this new bookstore in Zwolle, The Netherlands, takes that idea to a whole new level.... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Reboot Or Die: A Visual History Of Hollywood's Favorite Fad

  

  Over the past decade we've seen more than 10 different film franchises rebooted with fresh faces and new names - and there's a lineup of new ones already on... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Does Rob Ford Smoke Crack?

  

  Robert Ford is a Canadian politician and businessman. He is the current Mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2013, he became the subject of allegations of... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Musicotherapie

  A short film created by ClĂŠment Picon, Manu Javelle and Beakus director Amael Isnard when graduating from France's prestigious school Supinfocom. Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Sathorn Unique: Bangkok's Ghost Tower

  

  image credit: Jonathan Burr cc The Sathorn Unique was supposed to be another glistening addition to Bangkok's ever growing skyline, a luxury residential... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• New York City Marathon: Breaking Down the Numbers

  The New York City Marathon - the world's largest marathon - takes place today. A look at the number of paper cups, the oldest runner and other unexpected facts... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Machu Picchu: Diverse Perspectives

  

  image credit: Dan Merino cc For most people, this view (photo above) is the one most associated with Machu Picchu, the broad mountainous prominence dotted with... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 12 Unusually Placed Sports Venues

  

  image credit: Brett Jordan cc When it comes to sports venues, they are often located in the usual places. These are the most peripheral parts of towns and... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Bacon Shaving Cream

  

  Nothing is more powerful or captivating than the smell of bacon. Now you can work yourself into a rich, bacon lather with J D's Bacon Shaving Cream. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM