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• Schrödinger's Cat

  is a thought experiment, devised by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger to demonstrate the problems arising from the theory of quantum mechanics when going fro... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2011 SCIENCE

• Most Incredible Slot Canyons On Earth

  

  image credit A slot canyon is a narrow canyon, formed by the wear of water rushing through rock. A slot canyon is significantly deeper than it is wide. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2011 ENVIRONMENT

• Top 10 Misunderstood Creatures

  

  image credit Many animals unfortunately suffer from a rather negative image in human culture, regarded by us as frightening, disgusting or just plain lowly. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Anatomy Of An Apple Rumor

  

  When Apple launches a new product - like the expected iPhone 5 launch next week - it's often the last step in a long news cycle that began months, sometimes... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM, TECH

• Cities In The Sights Of Deadly Volcanoes

  

  image credit Imagine living your life with a beautiful mountain as the backdrop to your city... a beautiful mountain that is actually a volcano that could... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT

• Frank And Louie Is A Cat

  No, that's not a typo in the headline above. Frank and Louie is a cat who was born with two faces so he has two names. The cat has earned a spot as the longest... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 HOME, PETS, RANDOM

• Neatorama - Presurfer Give-Away

  

  To spread word about NeatoShop's newest products, Neatorama in cooperation with The Presurfer is doing another give-away. Neatorama is giving away 3 products. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM

• A Phone For Lonely Cats, Dogs, And Humans

  

  On April 7, 2011, Mark Kroll of Crystal Bay, Minnesota patented a 'Domestic Animal Telephone.' A large number of individuals have mammalian pets in their... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Vintage Maps Trace The Meandering Mississippi

  

  For anyone obsessed with beautiful maps, these colorful and informative examples tracking the many paths of the lower Mississippi are a dream come true. The... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 CULTURE

• Thanks For Teaching Us

  Whether it was Mrs. Engles in the 2nd Grade or Prof. Reich sophomore year, amazing educators have challenged us to be better thinkers, dared us to change... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 SCHOOLING

• The Origins Of 7 Common Superstitions

  

  image credit Halloween is coming up soon and what better time to talk about superstitions than a holiday focused on spirits and symbolism. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 CULTURE, SOCIETY

• Mark Malkoff's Free Cab Rides

  Comedian Mark Malkoff offered New Yorkers free cab rides for an entire day. He hired a cab driver and kept the meter running for fourteen hours straight! Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM, VIRAL

• The State Of The Internet 2011

  

  The Internet is a strange, huge beast. It is getting bigger, faster and more mobile each day. Ferocious social networks fight each other to be on top and gain... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 TECH

• The Heaviest Map Ever?

  

  The level of detail and accuracy in this tiny re-creation of Manhattan island is truly astounding. The fact that it was hand carved out of a huge block of marbl... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Toughest Little Bird You've Never Heard Of

  

  image credit They're nothing to look at. They're not colorful. They seem so ordinary, in mottled brown, black and gray. But you'd be so wrong. Bar-tailed Godwit... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• 12 Of The World's Coolest Rooftop Bars

  

  image credit Top-shelf cocktails, fine cuisine and unparalleled views of some of the most exciting cities in the world - what can beat that? Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Kids Create Bellagio-Style Water Show In Swimming Pool

  Kids doing a choreographed routine using water guns in a neighborhood pool. YouTube link (via Along Came a Story...)The Presurfer Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM, VIRAL

• Cat Scratch Turntable

  

  Cats scratch furniture to mark their territory or exercise their muscles. If you don't want them to shred your favourite couch into tiny pieces, give them this... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Beards From Below

  

  is a website about beards, from below. You must grow a beard in order to have a beard from below. Begin the process by not shaving. Occasionally look up and... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Ghost Cars Of The World

  

  Some cars are in such a bad shape they shouldn't be allowed on the road. The sheer logistics required to make these cars marginally road-worthy boggle the mind. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE