A fantastic visualization of all those billions of dollar figures that get quoted in the media, and how they compare to each other. picked by Boomshank 3 months ago

A blog on the Chrysler website thanking the American public for their bailout.

Hilarity ensues. picked by Boomshank 10 months ago

The controversial bus advertising campaign in the UK takes another interesting turn...


...just not with this driver. picked by Boomshank 10 months ago

A group in the UK is collecting funds for a high-profile atheism bus advertising campaign. picked by Boomshank 1 year ago

And that they're patriotic suckers. picked by Boomshank 1 year ago

There seems to be an ongoing debate here at Plime. It goes something like this:
"There is no evidence for evolution, other than questionable fossil records!"

Well, here's some other evidence courtesy of Brittanica. picked by Boomshank 1 year ago

Including the 20% of American atheists who believe in "God or a Universal Spirit". picked by Boomshank 1 year ago

No, not *those* origins of Christianity. You know, the ones you get taught by your parents or your religious leaders, or books. I'm talking about the REAL origins of Christianity which date back way further than 2000 years.

Very interesting theory. picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

It's... well... it's STARING AT ME! picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

After tracking the two guys responsible for yesterday's "Iron my shirt" stunt, it turns out that they're not just a couple of redneck misogynists - they're members of a Boston radio station pulling off a radio stunt. picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

Chaser's War on Everything takes a look at whether we're actually learning anything from history. picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

Kdice is based on the popular 'Dicewars' game.

Play against other players online in this Risk-esque game of skill, strategy and a dash of luck.


Be warned. Do NOT try this if you have anything to do within the next several years. picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

Don't speak English? Don't have the time to master the 30,000 or so words most English speaking people know? Why not simply learn the 850 words you need to converse with anyone (who also knows the 850 words). picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

Shakira's got a new music director... picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

British censors have banned a violent video game from the UK for the first time in a decade.

The video game Manhunt 2 was rejected for its "unrelenting focus on stalking and brutal slaying", the British Board of Film Classification said. picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

For anyone that has (or nearly has) lost a digit on a table saw, this one's for you! picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

Dihydrogen Monoxide is a silent killer that is very likely in your home right now.

Read up on this dangerous chemical. It could very well save your life. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

Amazon has some very... interesting reviews of one of the worlds most popular books.

Yes, the Bible gets some good old community contribution.
If you haven't read it yet, some of these may be helpful. If have read it, why not write your own? picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

I thought my commute was bad. At least I stand a fairly good chance of getting to work in one piece.

I'd need a change of underwear twice a day if I traveled some of these roads. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

An absolutely gripping and equally disturbing read of one mans journey on becoming a nullo. Don't worry, there are no images, just straight text.

For those who don't know what a nullo is, it's someone without any... bits. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

This is a very strange collection of drawings that have been made up of the words of the objects they represent.

The effect is amazing!

Obsessive compulsive anyone? picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

Follow up from this story:

Rhode Island's education commissioner has ordered a high school to publish a yearbook photo showing a teenager with a sword. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

A group of kids layout the rules for getting into heaven, avoiding hell and what to do if you find yourself caught in purgatory. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

Nemo 33 is a recreational diving center in Brussels, Belgium that is home to the world's deepest swimming pool. The pool itself consists of a submerged structure with flat platforms at various depth levels. The pool has two large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a large circular pit descending to a depth of 33m (108 ft). picked by Boomshank 3 years ago

If you saw the 'burkini' recently and thought, "Boy, I'd love something to protect MY modesty while bathing in public" then this one's for you. picked by Boomshank 3 years ago