Alfred Poulet wrote the book on foreign bodies found in people's bodies. Literally. His two-volume set from 1880, titled "A Treatise on Foreign Bodies in Surgical Practice," is up for auction on eBay.

*a must read* picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

The flags of nations and empires that no longer exist. The double eagle is a recurring motif, found in the flags of the Byzantine Empire, Imperial Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Yugoslavia.
Some very intricate. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

A rare and mysterious syndrome that causes people to sound foreign has become even more baffling. Ask Madonna. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

It may not quite match the Day Of The Triffids. But Britain is being invaded by an army of alien plants.
Ministers are so concerned about the threat from foreign imports that choke rivers, smother ponds and force out native species that they want to ban the sale of 15 of the worst offenders. picked by bingo 7 months ago

At the Oaks Apartments in Albany, the management can fly their own flag advertising apartments - but residents are ordered to take down American flags because they live in a "diverse community" and their flags could be construed as "offensive." picked by realizedview 2 months ago

Katie Rees, Miss Nevada, was stripped of her title after raunchy pictures of her show up on the internet. Link to pics in article and may be NSFW. picked by Alton 3 years ago

Nevada voters will have the chance to legalize the use of limited amounts of taxed marijuana for personal use. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

The "Devil's Town", the natural monument, is situated in the south of Serbia, Europe.This natural monument embrace two rare world's phenomena: soil figures as specific relief forms rendering an attractive sight, and two wells of strong acidic waters with high mineralization... picked by Mystic 3 years ago

I love this, an offer of free admission to Six Flags de-evolves into fires and utter anarchy. picked by v1ctorya 3 years ago

The People For Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked Six Flags to stop their contest where people have to eat live roaches to get free entry or move up the line. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

It appears to be the first time the American flag has been yanked from a government facility because of budget problems, according to a search of U.S. newspaper reports. picked by kakana 4 months ago

For the past five years, Karen Vidmar has become a contemporary Betsy Ross of sorts, crocheting American flags to give to Northeast Ohio families who have lost a loved one in the service. picked by suebe 5 months ago

Oh the irony!

Workers said they thought they were just making colourful flags and did not realise their meaning. But then some of them saw TV images of protesters holding the emblem and they alerted the authorities. picked by tigertony 2 years ago

Hightstown, NJ, has instituted a "no questions asked" policy which protects illegals from police and allows them access to expensive city services."They (the cops) came out to meet me, made a report and gave me a ride home. They haven't caught the guys who did it, but at least I didn't feel like I was the one who committed a crime," said Julio, who has in fact commited a crime... read full post picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

If you want to send mail to aliens from other planets, just drop by this mailbox on Highway 375 in the Nevada desert.

The article is copied on Google Earth in case the news link goes bad. picked by suebe 1 year ago

A new kind of silent hero has joined the fight against climate change.

Santa Coloma de Gramenet, a gritty, working-class town outside Barcelona, has placed a sea of solar panels atop mausoleums at its cemetery, transforming a place of perpetual rest into one buzzing with renewable energy. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A Tasmanian town is offering houses to rent for $1 a week in a desperate bid to save its community – and its tiny school. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The state has not collected a dollar in taxes from prostitution since it was legalized in rural counties more than 30 years ago. picked by kakana 8 months ago

Victoria Hatfield is one of the tallest kids in her cheerleading class, and at 4 feet 7 inches, her mother said she's taller than most kids her age. Victoria often finds she can't get on some children's rides because of her height. picked by dollyllama 3 years ago

Everyone knows the best remedy to long lines and 100 degree summer days is of course alcohol. picked by cstrickland 11 months ago