The non-profit scientific and educational institute, National Geographic, would like to take a stab at video games.

And why not? As video games are surpassing movies as the #1 entertainment medium, it could be a huge payola for the veteran nature documentary producer. picked by punthe 1 year ago

tlovesd posted an article a while back on the best wildlife photos of 2006. Here's a companion article on the top news photos, most of which are guaranteed to make you say "WTF?" picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Some of the pictures are pretty amazing. you just have to look through them. It can be used as your wallpaper too. picked by beany11 3 years ago

National Geographic documentary of secluded life in the Alaskan bush. There is living off the grid, and then there is really living off the grid. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

National Geographic article about wisdom teeth stem cells picked by acemak 1 year ago

National* Geographic have produced survival guides for all manner of hideous circumstances from the currently relevant forest fires to GPS systems failing.

Here they are collected together.

No mention of zombies though. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

Don't let your kids be 'stoopid'. Fun learning tool from our old friends who showed us topless natives when we were in our formative years. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Beautiful video. I did not know that no matter where I live in the U.S. there is a National Park within a day's drive. Wow, no more excuse not to visit. picked by myrthachang 3 years ago

This posting was inspired by reading This one by super, as well as by the July 2007 issue of National Geographic, one of my favourite mags and worth every subscription cent. picked by rambler 2 years ago

Amazing, mind blowing images taken by experts at National Geographic Channel. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

May is National Photography Month!!! Every day in May there will be a new "photo of the day" posted here. Images chosen will also be saved in a "photo of the day" image gallery. picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June. National Donut Day was officially established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression.

*celebrate responsibly* picked by bornbad 6 months ago

UK Coach company National Express has beaten, amongst others, Virgin for the prestigious East Coast Main Line contract.

I don't imagine many of you are that bothered. I'm not. What it does mean is that I have a perfectly valid exuse to post a Divine Comedy video...

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So in the end, it's all worth it picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, Maine - It seems people are taking more than photos of the rocks that make up Maine’s Acadia National Park. They’re taking the rocks themselves. picked by kakana 5 months ago

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.

...and this was not available prior to Iraq? picked by kErObErOs32 2 years ago

Visitors to the National Archives know they will find the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the main building's rotunda. But they will not find the patent file for the Wright Brothers' Flying Machine or the maps for the first atomic bomb missions anywhere in the Archives inventory.

Here's a list of the missing items. picked by suebe 5 months ago

Minnesota National Guard troops have to be deployed 730 days to qualify for GI bill education benefits. Their orders were written for 729 days! picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A rare tufted deer was born at the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Virginia on July 16. The deer was the fourth species to give birth in one week, joining the clouded leopards, Przewalski horses and red pandas in welcoming new members to the Zoo family. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

As National Sandwich Month begins a study reveals the most popular sandwich amongst Americans. According to the study the "Monte Cristo" sandwich, composed of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese is the favorite sandwich choice. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In these uncertain financial times, one thing remains certain — the ever-expanding national debt. But it's growing at such an accelerated rate, the clock that has kept track of the deficit since 1989 has had to add a digit. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago