On July 25, 1909, Frenchman Louis Bleriot flew from Calais to Dover. His success is credited with turning flight from an eccentric pastime into a serious pursuit.

Hundreds of pilots in modern and antique airplanes are crossing the English Channel today to mark 100 years since the first over-water, international airplane flight.
Related picked by Bingo 4 months ago

20th November 1998 saw the deployment of the first part of the International Space Station. 10 years on, it is still not finished, the merits of the science it embodies are in question and today it transpires they've recently lost a spider and a tool bag.

But happy birthday, anyway. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Seven of the ten available awards at last night's International Emmy Awards Ceremony went to British shows and talent. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Australian sex workers are set to protest the high cost of advertising by demonstrating tomorrow on International Whores Day. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

A new Taser that fires wireless electric shock projectiles up to 30 metres is being considered for use by UK police forces, the Home Office has confirmed.

But Amnesty International said it was "seriously concerned" about the XREP and worried by the news it could be authorised in the UK picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

"Oh god. I just spent three quarters of my day licking myself. I just sit here, with a bowl of water, some toys and my urges." picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

The Ben E. King song, Stand By Me is a true classic. This beautiful song has been recorded by dozens of musicians including John Lennon, U2 w/Bruce Springsteen, and even Casius Clay. Here, courtesy of Bill Moyers Journal is a version with street musicians from all over the world. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

A wonderfully thorough and interesting look at the mystery and conspiracy theory surrounding the Denver International Airport.
*Inspired by deepcleanfun's earlier post. picked by beckinacea 2 years ago

The public's "right to starlight" is steadily being eroded by urban illumination that is the bane of astronomers everywhere, the International Astronomical Union said on Friday. picked by kakana 3 months ago

Florida International University and the University of Miami have increased the punishment for 19 players involved in Saturday night's football brawl. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

What's the first rule of pillow fight club?
You know...STFU! picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Celebration of IYP will raise awareness of the importance of the potato, and of agriculture in general. picked by glik 2 years ago

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said the Beijing Games could not be a cure for all the country's ills as pressure continued to mount on Olympic organisers about human rights issues in China. picked by ConeOfSilence 1 year ago

The organizers cited Portland as a city that is, "celebrated as a center for animation, filmmaking, comics and indie music" and as such, an obvious fit. Animators from all over the world will attend. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

The profusion of international news available on the Internet has made it increasingly difficult for the average American to ignore the rest of the world, a trend researchers say threatens Americans' long, proud history of disregarding anything not about them. picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

One of two spiders sent to the orbiting laboratory aboard the space shuttle Endeavour last week was added to the lost property list after the crew checked its tank and found it empty. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Because it's easy for hackers to disguise where an attack originates, Brenner said, the best course of action is to tighten up one's own networks rather than to place blame.

*Brenner seems smart, obviously his days in government are numbered. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

The rules of the road are different wherever you drive, but some international would come as a surprise to most Canadian drivers. Here are 10 unusual traffic rules we've found from around the world. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

The American home for international short film.

Short Film Spoken Here.
In Every Language on Earth. picked by SuBoBiSiS 1 year ago

A dead person in a box disrupted air travel at Miami International Airport Monday morning. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago