Slowed by tree branches, the baby survives. picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

In terms of height they are worlds apart. The world's tallest man, Bao Xishun (7ft9") today shook hands with He Pingping who claims to be Earth's shortest (73cm). picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Book retailer Borders is removing "Tintin in the Congo" from the children's section of its British stores, after a customer complained the comic work was racist. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Friendship and love defined in a single photo....... picked by kapythegreat 2 years ago

Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture.
Super Size Me did it to fast food.
Now The God Who Wasn't There does it to religion.
Holding modern Christianity up to a bright spotlight, this bold and often hilarious new film asks the questions few dare to ask. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

What's your risk of dying in a car crash or a tornado?
You can avoid black cats and broken mirrors this Friday the 13th, but eventually everyone’s luck runs out.
Can you guess how these people will die and why? picked by nesbyniccolo 2 years ago

Just another one of those insane artists picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

A man in Cocoa, Fla., told police the only way to get his brother to stop talking was to stab him. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a great show this year, peaking in mid-August with a display of dozens of shooting stars each hour. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

One of the most badass scences by on of the most badass characters that I have witnessed. [NSFW] picked by sholom22 2 years ago

Lawyers and judges are to break with centuries-old tradition and cease wearing horse-hair wigs of white fake curls in non-criminal cases. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

the theme is hollywood badasses right? picked by sholom22 2 years ago

I want a panda bear. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Move the five points to manipulate the shape of this spinning 3D wire model. Cool! picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

If you have a cat, you may know about the "cat spank." picked by muppet 2 years ago

Finger Length Helps Predict Test Exam Results, Homosexuality, Cancer, Musical Ability and Aggressive Personality.

*WARNING: Do not tilt head to right side while viewing avatar.... Doh! picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

State lawmakers voted Monday to enact new laws designed to stop the sale of anti-war T-shirts with the names of dead soldiers -- a measure a veteran media lawyer says is "unconstitutional about three or four different ways." picked by sholom22 2 years ago

More than 120 people who ate from the same booth at the Taste of Chicago food festival last week became ill, at least nine of them with salmonella poisoning and 10 who were hospitalized. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

"Slovenly Peter" is an old German chapter book that teaches children the dire consequences for misbehavior and poor morals. Link goes to online version.
(inspired by muppet's post) picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

Given a state, name the capital. Can you get them all in 10 minutes? picked by argo 2 years ago

A recreational vehicle stopped for reckless driving near a state softball tournament held six children, three adults, marijuana and a bomb. picked by mrlolman 2 years ago

Stolen gunpowder went up with a bang when a teenager flicked cigarette ash near the open bottle, according to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. picked by mrlolman 2 years ago

Which way is she spinning? I had to stare at this for 10 minutes to see it both ways. picked by cleopatrareborn 2 years ago

Nerds all over the world are salivating. picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

The rope of poop. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago