Google surpassed General Electric, Microsoft and Coca-Cola as most valuable brand. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died, Russian media report, citing a Kremlin statement. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Very well made animation of a Nazi 'mechwarrior' like robot in the second world war. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Funny Harry Potter video with South Park voices. There are more in the comments... picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Don't panic - the most reassuring words you're likely to read all day. There really is no reason to panic, because h2g2 is your guide to Life, the Universe and, well, Everything. We have thousands of entries on all manner of subjects, all written by people like you. If we don't have the one you want, you can even write it yourself.
(I'm a big Douglas Adams fan...) picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

An article about Ayrton Senna's Death. It's a wikipedia article but it's very good imho. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

The last interview given by Douglas Adams before he died. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Last night, at 22:00 Central European Time, the third daughter of the Dutch Crownprince and his wife Maxima was born. I guess we all get to hang flags outside again today! Yippee!! picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

A church in The Netherlands has gotten a new stained glass window in which the artist depicted the 9/11 attacks. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

This new style of dancing is becoming popular very fast here in Europe, especially in The Netherlands. Check this video and others on YouTube like the DJ Porny - Me So Horny clip. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

This company publishes your book for free, and prints them on demand. They keep 20% of the proceeds, and you have a published book. (Based on a deleted link) picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

This video of a French tv presenter has spread around the internet like mad. They even started a fansite for her. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Interesting blog of someone who writes "back stage" stories about hotels in Dubai. Pretty interesting. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Of course this was to be expected, but by July's race, an S-corner on the Nurburgring will be named after him. He will also be the first person to drive the corner in a lap of honour. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Attraction in Mexico where people can pay to "cross the border". There are actors and fake immigration people with paintball guns that shoot you if you don't make it. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Every so often a new email by a fan gets answered with a flash video. Most of them are very funny, and they contain clicable easter eggs. Some reccomendations are Little Questions, Duck Pond and Sisters. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Last week, another father jumped in front of a train with his two children. Woman found dead in her house with her children... Etc. Should the news report this? picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

A key 9/11 suspect admits guilt in the attacks and other attacks. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Online doodling website. Has competitions with various themes and levels, galleries with lots of beautiful doodles by others. A must see, even just to look around. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

This company is building the world's largest ship. Not exactly a cruise ship but rather a floating and moving city. Check the links at the top of the page, they're slightly hidden. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

A very interesting and entertaining blog post from Scott Adams on his blog. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Two Picasso paintings were stolen from Diana Widmaier-Picasso', (his grand daughter) home. And she wasn't insured... picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Article about banning alcohol advertising in The Netherlands. The trend is following the ban of tobacco advertising. Isn't this falsifying the market though?
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British social workers have decided to allow an 8-year-old boy who weighs almost 200 pounds (91 kilograms) to remain at home with his mother, who has refused to stop feeding him junk food... picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Handy little online tool that can generate colour schemes for example for websites. picked by Ankabout 2 years ago