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• PNC Christmas Price Index Express

  The PNC Christmas Price Index shows the current cost for one set of each of the gifts given in the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 ART & DESIGN, BUSINESS, FAMILY, MARKETING & ADVERTISING

• The Twist Bridge Over The Vlaardingse Vaart, The Netherlands

  

  image credit This bicycle and pedestrian bridge, alled 'The Twist' bridge for its contorted and sculptural lines, connects the Holy-Zuid district and the... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How To Rate The Habitability Of Other Planets

  

  image credit These days, every exoplanet discovery is still rich with excitement, as astronomers scrutinize each distant world and consider its possible... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 SCIENCE

• Dutch Skywatcher Snaps Photos Of Stranded Russian Mars Probe

  

  The Russian Mars probe has been stranded in low-Earth orbit following an engine failure almost immediately after launch on November 8. Now, a Dutch skywatcher... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 SCIENCE

• How Much Does A 30 Second TV Commercial Cost?

  In the United States a 30 second television ad on a Wednesday night averages between $64,000 and $502,900, depending on the network. Take a look at what else yo... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Why the 'Native' Fashion Trend Is Pissing Off Real Native Americans

  

  image credit Tis the season for buying presents. As you peruse your local mall, you might find yourself drawn to beautiful geometric patterns in vibrant... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 LIFESTYLE

• Grandmother Tips

  

  Some tips Chacho Puebla's grandmother should have given him, but never did. In the photos is his great-aunt, the photographer is his sister Lula. (via... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 HUMOR, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Massive Piece Of Driftwood Washed Ashore

  

  A massive piece of driftwood washed ashore recently in La Push, a small community on the northwest coast of Washington's most westerly peninsula. This piece of... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 OUTDOORS, SEA

• 10 Historical Figures Who Masqueraded As Members Of The Opposite Sex

  

  Across time and culture, humanity has divided roles and responsibilities by gender. While today - in the Western world at least - these roles are not so rigid,... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY

• 30 Best New Horror Movies Of 2012

  

  Take a look at the biggest and best horror movies of 2012. The scary list features the usual mix of sequels (Texas Chainsaw 3D), TV adaptations (Dark Shadows),... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Space Shuttle Flyout: Astrovan

  The Crew Transport Vehicle, also known as the Astrovan, is a NASA vehicle used at the Kennedy Space Center to transport astronauts from the Operations and... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Little Printer

  

  Little Printer lives in your home, bringing you news, puzzles and gossip from friends. Use your smartphone to set up subscriptions and Little Printer will gathe... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 GADGETS, TECH

• Shoot Stunning Night Photos Like A Pro

  

  image credit When the sun goes down, Scott Martin's job begins. He's a night photographer and instructor in San Antonio, leading workshops to teach curious... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Eyebombing

  

  Eyebombing is the act of setting googly eyes on inanimate things in the public space. Ultimately the goal is to humanize the streets, and bring sunshine to... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM, VIRAL

• Paternoster, A Cyclic Elevator

  A paternoster is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping.... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, RANDOM

• Tennis

  Here are Caroline Wozniacki (the world's number 1) and Dominika Cibulkova (the world's number 18) at the Tennis Classic 2011 exhibition in Bratislava,... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Goodbye Steuben Glass

  

  image credit Yesterday the Steuben glass factory in Corning, New York, closed its doors. Although the name was sold for an undisclosed sum to Corning... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• Google Celebrates Mark Twain's Birthday With A Doodle

  

  Google celebrates Mark Twain's 176th birthday today with a doodle. The full-width illustration portrays an episode in the novel in which the protagonist is... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 BOOKS

• The Hipster's Dictionary

  

  image credit Hipsters are a subculture of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers with musical interests mainly in alternative roc... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 CULTURE

• 12 Most Extreme Body Piercings

  

  image credit Body piercing, a form of body modification, is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 CULTURE