South Africa has rejected "with contempt" claims by jailed British mercenary Simon Mann that it backed his plot to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.

Background here picked by thenegativeone 2 years ago

Nuclear Facility in South Africa attacked. Four armed men broke into the control room of the Pelindaba Nuclear Research Center, shooting "a senior emergency officer" in the process. The government nuclear agency Necsa insisted the paper not run this story. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Traffic court in Indianapolis was shut down for the day when pepper spray used by the police department got loose in the building's ventilation system. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Animal rehabilitation officials are trying to find a home for a king penguin that turned up in Cape St. Francis, South Africa. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Pepper spray is intended for warding off attackers -- but this mom apparently pepper sprayed her own daughters. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has opened a $US40 million school for disadvantaged South African girls picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

Young male lizards in South Africa imitate females to fool aggressive older males into leaving them alone, in an example of transvestism in the natural world, researchers have found. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Two words that do not belong together. Their very juxtaposition in the headline should give you shudders. In South Africa the "cure" for lesbians is rape.

Further information here picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

A robber disabled himself Wednesday night as his plans involving a can of mace backfired. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Earthwatch scientists in South Africa have discovered 18 new species of invertebrate including spiders, snails, millipedes, earthworms, centipedes and true bugs. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Yes her kids were in the car and yes this was in Florida. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

The ultimate in personal protection! Shoots juice at 90 mph. picked by hypnotode 3 years ago

The number of evangelical Christianity churches have seen a huge increase in Africa. They face a lot of competition for customers not only due to the number of competitors but also the incredible poverty of the people. One way they compete is to name children witches and remind the parents that God said "thou shalt not suffer A witch to live" picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Through Singular Inversion's Face Modeller 3.2 demo, you can put your face on a 3D model of your head! And for the small price of $299, you can export it for your own use in whatever you think you need it for.

Try the demo! picked by melgesevad 1 year ago

"Shock your kids with your very own 'edible clone' when you present them with the ultimate personalized gift - your face served up on a platter. Family fun for any holiday or special occasion: Dad can take a bite out of Mom's beautiful face, Sis can finally bite off her pesky brothers nose, and Grandma and Grandpa can give each other an instant gelatin face lift." Yikes! picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Researchers at New Mexico State University recently discovered the world's hottest chilli pepper. Bhut Jolokia, a variety of chilli pepper originating in Assam, India, has earned Guinness World Records' recognition as the world's hottest chilli pepper by blasting past the previous champion Red Savina. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Becky Prosser, 7, was born with a birthmark that covered half of her face, now, doctors were able to remove it, giving her as close to a normal face as she will ever have.

This is makes me happy. picked by MUPPETMAKER 2 years ago

Discrimination against albinos is a serious problem throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but recently in Tanzania it has taken a wicked twist. Not only do they face discrimination, but their body parts are in demand for magic potions. People will cut off an Albinos limbs or other body parts and sell them to witch doctors. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Young South Korean job seekers are rushing to surgical clinics for "employment cosmetic" procedures to improve their chances of getting hired. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Whenever Africa is mentioned, most people think of roaming animals and jeep safaris. Whilst Africa has much more to offer than animals, the beauty that nature has bestowed on this continent cannot be overlooked. picked by maxriter 2 years ago