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• Stan Lee's Cameo Appearances

  Last Friday was Stan Lee's 90th birthday. Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) is an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, and former... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The Silver Fox: Vivacious Variant of Vulpes Vulpes

  

  image credit Many people think the silver fox is a species related to the red fox. But they are the same species. The silver fox looks so different to the red... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• How To Photograph Fireworks Displays

  

  image credit Fireworks Displays are something that evoke a lot of emotion in people as they are not only beautiful and spectacular to watch but they also are... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The 1,000-Year-Old Wooden Bridges That Keep Modern China Moving

  Still standing and still in every-day use - the arched wooden bridges built in China nearly 1,000 years ago demonstrate the true skill of the master craftsmen... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The Squirrel And The Swallow

  The squirrel makes friends with the swallow. When the swallow is in danger he tries everything to save her. Inspired on a story by Dutch author Toon Tellegen.... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• How A Slot Machine Mechanic Flew 150,000 Miles Over 64 Days Without Landing

  

  image credit Maybe you've never heard of the Hacienda Hotel, but you may have seen a Cessna 172 with 'Hacienda' plastered on the side in big, goofy letters... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Panda Cub Has A Ball

  The San Diego Zoo's panda cub, Xiao Liwu, was eager to play with a plastic ball. Panda keepers gave the cub the ball to test his coordination and encourage him... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The Father Of The Countdown

  

  image credit 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1... Blast off! We've all seen the classic countdown, you know, in every film about astronauts, every TV documentary about... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Abandoned In Iceland

  

  image credit It is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland, warmed by the Gulf Stream, has a temperate climate and has been settled for more... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 12 Wonderful Winter Pools

  Outdoor Winter Pools are usually found in luxury ski resorts, spas or hotels. In the winter months they are heated, and the temperature of their water exceeds... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Hidden Chinese Emperors Tomb May Be Too Deadly To Explore

  

  image credit After discovering a secret palace hidden in the massive burial complex of China's first emperor, Chinese technicians are nervous. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The World's Hottest Burger

  

  A super-spicy burger so hot it must be eaten wearing protective gloves has gone on sale - but only to over-18s who sign a disclaimer. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 10 Spectacular Underground Homes Around The World

  

  image credit Even though it's uncommon, some people prefer to live underground. It's an interesting alternative to regular homes and whether it's a decision... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• All You Need To Know About Kwanzaa

  

  Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States (and, more recently, Canada) but also celebrated in the Western African Diaspora. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Don Aslett's Museum Of Clean

  

  Tucked away in the town of Pocatello in Idaho is perhaps the most bizarre museum. The Museum of Clean is the latest ambitious venture of America's undisputed... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• What Makes A Halo Around The Sun Or Moon?

  

  image credit A ring or circle of light around the sun or moon is called a halo. Solar and lunar haloes are pretty common, but they're so mysterious-looking... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Question: Why Is My iPad Sending Me To Presurfer's Mobile Site

  A couple of days ago I noticed that everytime I want to see The Presurfer on my iPad, it's sending me to a mobile site. Before that, the URL of the Presurfer... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Eating Asparagus May Prevent A Hangover

  

  image credit Drinking to ring in the New Year may leave many suffering with the dreaded hangover. According to a 2009 study in the Journal of Food Science,... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Trüth, Beaüty, And Volapük

  

  image credit Johann Schleyer was a German Roman Catholic priest whose irrational passion for umlauts may have been his undoing. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The 10 Most Expensive Cars Auctioned In 2012

  

  image credit A list of the top 10 sales of cars at public auction from 2012. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM