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• The 4.5 Billion Year Old Fukang Meteorite

  

  image credit: Towergallery cc The Fukang meteorite is a 1 kilogram (2,211 lbs) meteorite that was found in the mountains near Fukang, China in 2000. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013

• The Babson Boulders Of Dogtown

  

  image credit: aaron.knox cc Roger Babson had a problem. His family thought he was crazy or felonious or both. He had started to carve mottoes in to the... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 RANDOM

• MiG Monuments: Former Soviet States Commend A Cold War Icon

  

  image credit: ﾐ人exey Beloborodov cc In the decades following World War Two, tens of thousands of jet aircraft were manufactured to fight a war tha... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 10 Most Corrupt Finance Ministers In History

  

  image credit Even - or especially - with the assets of entire countries at stake, some people just can't help dipping into the metaphorical cookie jar. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 BUSINESS, CULTURE, HISTORY

• Robo Fish - Lifelike Robotic Pet Fish

  

  A fish would rather be in it's natural aquatic habitat than swimming endlessly around in bowl all day hoping some kid remembers to shake some food flakes on... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 TECH

• 7 Incredible Real-Life Jetpacks

  

  image credit: makelessnoise cc To fly great distances, hover above the ground and literally leap over tall buildings without an airplane or a helicopter... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 RANDOM

• Foreign Students Studying In The USA

  

  A lot of young people all over the world choose to continue their education in the United States. This infographic reveals interesting facts on who is studying... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 SCHOOLING

• 10 African-American Nurses Who Changed The Course Of History

  

  image credit Nursing has come a long way over the years, and its evolution - at least politically - owes much to the exceptional service, advocacy and... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 CULTURE, HEALTH, HISTORY, MEDICINE

• Long Exposure Photos Of A Roomba's Path

  

  image credit: IBRoomba cc Introduced in 2002, Roomba is a series of autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners sold by iRobot. Under normal house conditions, the... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 RANDOM

• Québec | Nocte Lumen | Hyperlapse

  This project, consisting entirely of photographs, was produced following four concepts: Old Quebec, lights, winter and night. It was created using the... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 CULTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Genghis Khan Rides Again

  

  image credit: Rich_Lem cc Just over thirty miles east of the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator the old Emperor, Genghis Khan, rides again. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Mexican Train Dominoes Gold

  

  In the past I have mentioned some of Mark Klocek's games like Tri Tower Solitaire and Pyramid Solitaire Ancient Egypt. Now he has a brand new game called Mexica... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 10 Couch Cuddling 90's Movies Perfect For A First Date

  Figuring out the perfect way to spend your first date can be tough. You want to strike a balance between romance and a lighter atmosphere, with sharing laughs... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Is Everyone Really Staring At You?

  

  image credit Do you ever walk down the street, convinced everyone you pass is staring you right in the face? First of all, it's possible they are, so duck into... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Behind The Scenes Of The World's Largest Cruise Ship

  

  image credit: Daniel Christensen cc The Allure of the Seas is a cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She holds the record for the... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Snack Data

  

  , created by Beau Johnson, is a publicly–accessible illustrated database of food. It serves as a definitive resource for snack enthusiasts throughout the world. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Mysterious Fireballs Carve Through The Night

  Fiery spheres explode in showers of golden sparks, geometric shapes shimmer on sandy shores, and glowing light trails cut mesmerizing paths through dark forests... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 8 Abandoned Antarctic Whaling Stations That Are Still Amazing

  

  image credit: Lyubomir Ivanov cc The Antarctic region has been home to numerous fishing villages, whaling stations, scientific bases, and way stations for... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 CULTURE

• Bitcoin Explained

  Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced in 2009 by a pseudonymous developer,... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 BUSINESS, TECH

• 15 Biggest Video Game Console Failures Ever

  

  image credit With developers excited about mobile capabilities and hopeful regarding new untapped markets, video gaming is far from over; and yet, over the... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 GADGETS, GAMING, TECH