Eight common genetic variations which have an influence on blood pressure have been identified in a new study by scientists at Imperial College London. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A toddler born with eight limbs and believed by some to be the reincarnation of the multi-limbed Hindu goddess Vishnu, is set to undergo a 40-hour operation to remove half of her limbs. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Watch The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun, from Toronto's Box of Crayons. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

If you're looking to add a little horror to your free comics reading, look no further. We profile eight webcomics featuring Lovecraftian terrors, pulp zombie action, adorable monsters, and the werewolves of the Old West. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Ancient and modern, these are some of the biggest monuments ever erected by man. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

World Heritage Sites are named by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The sites, both cultural and natural, added to the list are deemed "of outstanding value to humanity" and deserve protection and preservation, according to the UNESCO Web site. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

No-one's saying that if you follow these rules you'll be able to write as well as Kurt.

At the same time, no-one's saying you won't.

Whatever the end result, this is very sound advice picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

A large gap exists between the publics perception of video games and what the research actually shows. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

After eight years, he finally makes good decision number two. picked by JoshSF49 11 months ago

WRITING is one of the greatest inventions in human history. Perhaps the greatest, since it made history possible. Without writing, there could be no accumulation of knowledge, no historical record, no science - and of course no books, newspapers or internet. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

The following article was written after the last Buckingham Nicks concert in Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham After Dark staff writer Jan Susina got a rare opportunity to sit down and chat with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. This is a portion of that interview, which was printed in February 1975. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

There's a time for fisticuffs, I'll give you that – but still, there's nothing quite as satisfying as dashing someone's hopes and dreams with the power of your words alone. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Rules to be guided by. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

A two-year-old girl worshipped as a goddess after being born with four arms and four legs is taking her first steps since having her extra limbs removed. Update on this and this. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Congress plans to spend $550 million to buy eight jets at a time when lawmakers have criticized the use of corporate jets by companies receiving taxpayer funds. Can't have congress paying for their own travel or flying coach now can we? picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago