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• How Did Zebras Get Their Stripes?

  

  image credit In our world where so much is manufactured - or created by film magic - it's hard to remember how astonishing nature has been in the creation of... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• WWII War Paint: How Bomber-Jacket Art Emboldened Our Boys

  

  image credit Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. As we reflect on Pearl Harbor Day, here's something to keep in mind: The men who fought and died fo... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Red Stripe Lager Make Music In The Corner Shop

  East London shoppers had the surprise of their lives when their local corner store in Dalston's Kingsland High Street became a giant musical instrument for one... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Xmas Stash

  

  is a new game by Bart Bonte. Help Santa retrieve his stash of presents in time for his Christmas delivery run. This blatant holiday cash-in will have you... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Running In Reverse

  

  image credit Backward running, also known as reverse running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• 10 Most Bizarre Cat Breeds On Earth

  

  image credit Everyone knows how passionate people can be about cats. And those feelings can be twice as intense when it comes to exotic breeds, even if the... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT, PETS

• How Many Batches Would It Take To Build A Gingerbread Replica Of Your House?

  

  A tried-and-true holiday tradition is building a gingerbread house, and then wreaking havoc on the tiny abode to satisfy your sweet tooth. But how much... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Craters Of The Moon

  

  photo used with permission Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a U.S. National Monument and National Preserve in the Snake River Plain in... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 OUTDOORS

• Time-Lapse Video Of Hollywood Sign Refurbishment

  Tinseltown's biggest star - The Hollywood Sign - has been restored to its full beauty once again thanks to a historic 'face-lift' from Sherwin-Williams and The... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 CULTURE

• Oldest Dinosaur Found In Natural History Museum

  Researchers have found what could be the earliest known dinosaur to walk the Earth lurking in the corridors of London's Natural History Museum. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 SCIENCE

• The Rise And Fall Of Online Empires

  

  The social media landscape is an ever changing ecosystem that doesn't really bend with the creativity of its founders. It is all up to the users these days,... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 BUSINESS, TECH

• Electron Microscope Zooms In: Finds Life On Life On Life

  

  image credit What you're going to see is an animated gif made by James Tyrwhitt-Drake using a scanning electronic microscope at the University of Victoria's... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 SCIENCE

• Can You Teach A Dog To Drive?

  The New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is learning dogs how to drive in a bid to change the public's perception on the intelligence... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The Trench Talk That Is Entrenched In The English Language

  

  image credit If you're feeling washed out, fed up or downright lousy, World War One is to blame. From cushy to crummy and blind spot to binge drink, a new... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 CULTURE, HISTORY, LANGUAGES

• These Are The Countries Where Robots Are Taking Over

  

  Robots are taking over factories around the world. The International Federation of Robots tracks the growth in usage, production, and trade in robots, and the... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 RANDOM, SCIENCE, TECH

• Desert Birds That Use The Inside Of A Cactus As Their Home

  

  image credit They may look prickly and unwelcome to many mammals, but cacti can actually provide an unlikely abode for thousands of birds. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• The Gangnam Style Phenomenon Mashup

  Psy's Gangnam Style became the most viewed video of all time on YouTube with 805,000,000 views with no sign of slowing down. This video mashup, created by... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Kuratas - The Giant Robot Controlled By An iPhone

  

  image credit Do you remember the scene from Aliens when Ripley, confronted by the queen which is about to mince up poor, tragic Newt, screams Get away from her... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• The World's Toughest Survivors

  

  image credit Was traffic unbearable this morning? Boss not appreciative of your work? Did that barista put too much foam on your latte? Cool, maybe some of thes... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Vincent Van Gogh - 30 Interesting Facts About His Life And Art

  

  image credit Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890) was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter whose work, notable for its rough beauty, emotional honesty and bold color,... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE