Texas Tech University used computer programs originally designed for aircraft to analyze the probable flight characteristics of Argentavis magnificens, a giant bird that lived in South America 6 million years ago. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

Over the past few years, traffic has become increasingly congested and tempers now flare as slower drivers occupy what has been historically referred to as the “fast lane”. It’s time to get that Left Lane back! picked by muppet 2 years ago

Four dogs have been kept in a fenced kennel outside a foreclosed house in Monticello, Indiana for over seven months with no one to care for them.

Neighbors are furious about four dogs left behind at this house, and some said these dogs have been neglected and are starving.
(theme pic not related) picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

The party was over more than 4,000 years ago, but the remnants still remain in the gourds and squashes that served as dishware. For the first time, University of Missouri researchers have studied the residues from gourds and squash artifacts that date back to 2200 B.C. and recovered starch grains from manioc, potato, chili pepper, arrowroot and algarrobo. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The new bird, Eoconfuciusornis is the oldest known confuciusornithid, a group unique to China. It therefore represents an early stage in bird evolution. Confuciusornithids lived from 120-131 million years ago and include the oldest birds with horny beaks. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A beloved family pet has miraculously survived a sickening crossbow attack which saw him shot through the chest with an arrow and left for dead. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

A Wake Forest mother says that, instead of taking her second-grader to school, a school bus driver told the boy to leave the bus and left him on the side of the road – alone. picked by bingo 1 year ago

“If you’re not a Left Lane Driver then get out of the Left Lane!” picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

It might not be to everyone's taste - and that's not just because at £50 a cup it's the most expensive coffee in the world. The secret behind the special blend about to go on sale at an upmarket department store is that it is made from cats' droppings. Previously posted a year ago. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The reasons that countries around the world drive on either the left side of the road or the right side of the road are outlined chronologically.
A table of countries lists every country and whether they drive on the left side of the road or the right side of the road. picked by Kitsune86 3 years ago

A woman left her three-year-old daughter at a central Queensland school to teach her a lesson after she was naughty. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found wandering alone around Glenmore State School in Rockhampton's north just before 10am. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A burglar who broke into a house and threatened a pensioner with a knife got more than he bargained for when the victim turned out to be a retired boxer who left him bruised and bleeding. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

You know the items and trinkets you find lying around the apartment after a relationship ends? Well there's a web site(you knew that)where you can post all these treasures for the world to see.
*this post was inspired by sweet suebe* picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

See a bird and have no clue what it is? This website is a fantastic search engine for wild birds and guides you through choosing its shape, colour, habitat and call and helps you identify the bird!

I find this site super useful and always refer to it when I venture out of my province.

"That Bird is a Liar!" picked by chinook 2 years ago

A Maori legend about a giant, man-eating bird has been confirmed by scientists.

Scientists now think the stories handed down by word of mouth and depicted in rock drawings refer to Haast's eagle, a raptor that became extinct just 500 years ago, shows their study in The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. picked by Bingo 2 months ago

Bornbad's right. Maybe we need a braindead category. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Bird watching might not seem the kind of hobby to attract the Indiana Jones type, but Gerry Nicholls is what you might call an extreme bird watcher. This year he and his friends set out on an international treasure hunt for a very mysterious bird. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Sweet video of why you should take your kids camping picked by myrthachang 3 years ago

A traditional Japanese beauty treatment made from nightingale droppings - yes, bird poo - is helping Japan's women look as clean and fresh as can be. Just don't tell their husbands... picked by Mitzuzake 2 years ago

Soar to new heights of fun with FlightSuits. This reusable bird diaper collects droppings in the patented poop-pouch and keeps droppings away from you and your bird anywhere, anytime. With FlightSuits picked by Bornbad 11 months ago