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Sat

May 19, 2012

105 Comments
The better technology gets, the more opportunity we have to learn more about our Universe. In recent times, the heavens have opened up to us in ways we used to only imagine. Here is a list of some of the recent space... Read more
— by Theresa Cornelius

Recent comment by careytommy

Hate to say this but flippant is kind of right. Except for those done within the satellite range of the...

Tue

May 15, 2012

92 Comments
For obvious reasons, most of the world's sites for the testing of nuclear weapons are located in remote and little-known places, away from population areas and prying eyes. Although the sites may make the news whenever... Read more
— by Michael Affleck

Recent comment by Dante

Well, actually they dont. Pakistanis dont have any National Holiday on 28th May...

Tue

May 8, 2012

57 Comments
To accompany the technological advancements of the computer world and the constant changing definition of a hacker, we thought it was time to look back at ten of the most notorious black hat hackers and the legendary... Read more
— by Chandler Grant

Recent comment by dannyatmichigan

Heros. It does depend how what kind of influence they are bring up. Stealing money and screw some innocent people,...

Fri

May 4, 2012

111 Comments
In a previous list, I highlighted ten breeds of dog that have become subject to bans throughout the world for their immensity and aggression. The fact is, big dogs often get a bum rap. Many little dogs bite as much, if... Read more
— by Mike Devlin

Recent comment by 4EVER16

No way..not Beagles!!!!..they might be naughty, hyper, disobedient and their howl might sound sharp and irritating but they are no...

Fri

April 27, 2012

67 Comments
It is funny how researching lists can send you off in other directions. Here is a classic example. I started researching this list and when I looked up information about the upcoming Venus transit, I realized there was... Read more
— by Patrick Weidinger

Recent comment by primark online

I've been browsing online greater than three hours these days, but I never discovered any attention-grabbing article like yours. It's...

Tue

April 3, 2012

77 Comments
The day is beautiful and the sun is shining. You decide to go on a short hike enjoy this warm day more fully. You know a great spot that many people don't know about. You pack lightly as you don't plan to be out for too... Read more
— by Joe Kim

Recent comment by asim

number and number five are just amazing really Humans have the ability of survival and 1 thing commons in all...

Fri

March 23, 2012

169 Comments
Ambitious, if slightly extraordinary concepts in films such as Tron, Blade Runner, Back to the Future and more recently iRobot gave us a 'glimpse' of what the future may hold, but how far away are we really from... Read more
— by Yang Li

Recent comment by saxondesign

Yes, it is true that the iPod was not the first MP3, however Apple did admittedly advance the MP3 market...

Mon

March 12, 2012

205 Comments
One of the first questions that kids often ask is "What is the biggest number?" this question is an important step in transitioning to a world of abstract concepts. The answer is of course that numbers are generally... Read more
— by ZachS

Recent comment by Jae

My brain officially feels fried...

Thu

March 1, 2012

138 Comments
Bacteria and other tiny cells merely divide in two to reproduce, but more complex creatures need more complex means of reproduction. Animals use eggs in one form or other; however, most are not very similar to the... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

Recent comment by seo magic

Thanks for some other fantastic post. Where else may just anyone get that type of information in such an ideal...

People Who Give Judaism a Bad Name

By John Waller

Judaism is one of the oldest religions still alive today, and is the oldest of the Abrahamic...

Creepy Girls in Fiction

By Mark Russell

A recent trend in media is the idea that children are scary or creepy. Girls seem to be...

Rock Concerts that Were Just Messed Up

By Ryan Thomas

A concert can be a communal experience. As countless strangers bond silently over the sounds of...

Facts Surrounding Comet Elenin

By Dylan Angeles

One of the biggest viral news stories of 2011 was the discovery of Comet Elenin (C/2010 X1). For a...

Notable Screen Kisses

By Kiss Me Cate

A kiss - so simple yet so emotional. There is something about sitting in a dark theater watching...

Reasons to Admire John Lennon

By Bryan Johnson

John Lennon is one of the most influential people in history. His message of peace, love, and...

Recent Space Discoveries

By Theresa Cornelius

The better technology gets, the more opportunity we have to learn more about our Universe. In...

Unhealthy Foods You Think are Healthy

By Rune Erlandsen

I love food. I do also love unhealthy food, unfortunately, and in an attempt to help myself and...

Top Ten Signs You Are Not a City Person

By Ryan Thomas

It’s very easy to recognize someone who doesn’t quite have city life down. The city is...

Notable Pangrams

By Nic Swaner

Originating from Greek pan gramma, meaning "every letter," a pangram is a sentence using every...

Nuclear Test Sites

By Michael Affleck

For obvious reasons, most of the world's sites for the testing of nuclear weapons are located in...

Films that Predicted the Future

By John Waller

The world of cinema comes with many movies that failed to predict the future (We didn't get to...

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