These days it’s not uncommon for high-profile celebrities to take out insurance policies relating to parts of their anatomy, and it actually makes a great deal of sense when you consider that they often use particular parts of their body to generate income. As an example: a performer such as Rod Stewart would be lost without his voice, hence the £3.5 million insurance policy which cover... read full post picked by iamamaniac 4 weeks ago

Netbooks are possibly one of the best things to happen to computer users in years. Now you can get things done without the need to lug around a full-sized laptop. picked by iamamaniac 4 weeks ago

Netbooks are possibly one of the best things to happen to computer users in years. Now you can get things done without the need to lug around a full-sized laptop. picked by iamamaniac 4 weeks ago

Sobering photographs of the actual stomach contents of dead albatross chicks at one of the world's most remote marine sanctuaries on Midway Atoll, more than 2000 miles from the nearest continent. The nesting babies are fed bellies-full of plastic by their parents, who soar out over the vast polluted ocean collecting what looks to them like food to bring back to their young. On this diet of human ... read full post picked by germanbini 4 weeks ago

After opening in a new location in Phoenix, Ariz., The Cathedral of Christ the King started playing a recording of church bells every half hour -- every day -- from morning to night. picked by suebe 4 weeks ago

Centralia is a borough and ghost town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population has dwindled from over 1,000 residents in 1981 to 12 in 2005 and 9 in 2007, as a result of a mine fire burning beneath the borough since 1962. picked by molnatisi 4 weeks ago

Whether or not you enjoy a good scare, have you ever wondered what exactly makes horror movie novelists, screenwriters, and directors tick? Call them deranged, call them genius, but definitely call them college educated — which means that your favorite horror flick might just have been inspired by an eerie encounter these creep inducers had on campus. picked by 1krazykorean 4 weeks ago

Although America may lack the aged locations of the Old World, it nevertheless is permeated with the old, unusual, horrific, tragic and mysterious. Moreover, beyond the excitement and awe provided by your close encounters with the paranormal, these travel destinations offer history, culture, and often beauty, albeit of an odd sort. picked by 1krazykorean 4 weeks ago

Stop doing the same boring workout and learn the Secret Method that will help YOU Lose More Weight, Lift Heavier, Run Faster & MORE! picked by Bennuendo 1 month ago

Mole rat facts: their lips are behind their front teeth, they breathe mostly through their skin, and acid doesn't really burn them. I don't know what planet these things are from, but if they're helping cure cancer, I'm glad they're here. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Dave Robertson's beergut is making an impression wherever it goes. It's been selected for the 2009 Applied Arts Annual, with a gala opening in Toronto in November, and has been nominated for the International Color Awards Photography Masters Cup. picked by phogph 1 month ago

Re-gret: 1. A sense of loss and longing for someone or something gone.
2. A feeling of disappointment or distress about something that one wishes could be different.

“Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience.” picked by Dontgivethedogchoccy 1 month ago

"Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced a bill in the Senate on Thursday that would effectively allow Internet service providers to slow down or block Internet content or applications of their choosing." picked by gammerus 1 month ago

"Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced a bill in the Senate on Thursday that would effectively allow Internet service providers to slow down or block Internet content or applications of their choosing." picked by gammerus 1 month ago

...During these years, we were competing with men and we were winning. We learned to curse like truck drivers and work our sources as well as the next guy. We broke major stories. And we dressed the part, out-machoing the men with our truly tragic wardrobe choices — boxy suits with giant shoulder pads and floppy bow ties. picked by DerAlt 1 month ago

A creepy idea - pose as a child, write a
letter to a serial killer and ask for advice. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

A rocking horse made out of a real stuffed horse is one of the more bizarre items available in this "art" auction. And for the low, low price of only $50,000! picked by jasontho 1 month ago

Smug-faced bankers have had a rough time of late with an unprecedented amount of public criticism heading their way. Admittedly, much of it has been empty, vote-pandering rhetoric from world leaders talking tough about their freshly minted "war on greed". picked by iamamaniac 1 month ago

From the Beijing zoo.

NSFW!! picked by Devadander 1 month ago

Kenneth Willardt is a celebrity, beauty, and fashion photographer currently based in New York City. picked by phogph 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia may join the list of countries seeking financial aid over the UN climate deal. picked by tgkprog 1 month ago

Mayor Yury Luzhkov of Moscow intends to spend a few million dollars to seed the clouds around Moscow so that any snow will fall around Moscow but not in Moscow. The Muscovites may be trapped in their city for the winter but they'll be able to drive around. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Now taking pictures of Universities, Zoos, Bike Trails, Legoland, etc. picked by Pazez 1 month ago

The head coach of Bosnia-Herzegovina's national soccer team said he is boosting team unity by having players kiss one another on the lips. picked by suebe 1 month ago