Here are 10 gadgets that are better than a date on Valentine's Day... according to Wired.com picked by punthe 2 years ago

Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts - a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water.
*DEP already knew this* picked by bornbad 6 months ago

You wouldn't think a diet would be a cause of marital discord. But it often is — at least when couples try to shed pounds together and, as often happens, the husband drops the weight a lot faster than the wife does. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

When it comes to the hippocampus, a brain structure vital to certain types of memory, size matters. Numerous studies have shown that bigger is usually better. Now researchers have found that elderly adults who are more physically fit tend to have bigger hippocampi and better spatial memory than those who are less fit. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

9 good reasons why cheap wine is better than the expensive stuff picked by Eastcoast1978 12 months ago

It would seem that some voters think that McCain is better suited to handle the war than Obama.

Thoughts? picked by clscott645 1 year ago

By creating "Teflon" versions of natural antibiotics found in frog skin, a research team led by biological chemist E. Neil Marsh has made the potential drugs better at thwarting bacterial defenses, an improvement that could enhance their effectiveness. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Animals that engage in same-sex sexual behavior may be acting in accord with adaptational strategies rather than against them--and bending the way we think about evolution.
Homosexual behavior seems pointedly un-Darwinian. So what’s in it for the 450-plus species that go for same-sex sex? picked by bingo 5 months ago

Why women develop a better managerial style than men. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

"She’s a truly close personal friend, she is qualified to be president of the United States of America, she’s easily qualified to be vice president of the United States of America, and quite frankly, it might have been a better pick than me."

When Obama picked Biden, I said this is a guy who has a long history of putting his foot in his mouth. And here we go... picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

This sounds like good news for anyone who has to screen regularly for breast cancer. Early reports indicate MRIs may actually work better than mammograms for early detection. According to the article: "MRIs may be able to do a better job at spotting an early form of the disease." MRIs are a lot less painful than Mammograms, so this is a very good thing. Although there is still the issue ... read full post picked by MissParker 2 years ago

Women who drank two glasses of wine a day scored an average of 27.3 points out of a possible 36 on the satisfaction scale, while those who stopped at one glass scored a 25.9 average. Non-drinkers averaged a 24.4. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

I have something un-American to confess: I rent an apartment, despite having enough money to buy a house. I plan to keep renting for as long as I can. I'm not just holding out for better prices. Renting will make me richer. picked by KerOBeroS32 1 year ago

Hillary Clinton talks less like a feminist and more like a "lady," say U.S. researchers who study the power of speech. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

At A Better World Cafe you can pay what you think the meal is worth. Many pay more. picked by suebe 5 days ago

Consider the noble condom: it shows up (when invited), does its job, and does it well (98 percent of the time, unless we somehow manage to mess it up, in which case it still works more than eight out of 10 times).
*includes video* picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Created and funded by General Mills, this site is designed for people increasingly interested in impact food has on their health. The site includes recipes and tips that make eating better simple. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

An animal protection group on Friday rescued more than 200 animals, including 26 hissing cockroaches and two bearded dragons, from an eastern Texas home. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A Lee County woman pleaded not guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and not caring for her pets, four days after authorities found more than 200 dead animals scattered on her property, stuffed in the refrigerator, strewn across floors and packed into barrels. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A pretty remarkable thing, taking out half of your brain seems not to affect your personality or memory.
quote from a guy that performs operations like this:
"You can't take more than half. If you take the whole thing, you've got a problem"
...hey, at least he knows what he's doing! picked by nicky666 3 years ago