When a new president strolls into the White House, there's a kick in his step and a twinkle in his eyes.
But as the years go by, the high-stakes decisions, constant criticisms and the fluctuating public opinion chip away at the president. His shoulders slump a little and his energy may seem sapped picked by Bornbad 2 minutes ago

Dragon Cake
Mikes Amazing Cakes picked by Bornbad 21 minutes ago

Foodscapes
Carl Warner picked by Bornbad 27 minutes ago

Made by Cadillac, the car's exact specifications--rumored to include everything from 8 inch think doors to a custom hand sewn interior--are a closely guarded state secret. But honestly, who cares? What's the point of having a badass car if it looks like every other car out there? picked by Bornbad 48 minutes ago

Girl posts gory details of bad date on dating
talkboard - hilarity ensues, especially when
the chap joins in.

*props to b3ta* picked by Bornbad 1 hour ago

Stricken children thrive with intravenous doses of fish oil. picked by Bornbad 1 hour ago

Some bizarre cars made out of wood, that are drivable, some even in water! picked by KingGolathE 2 hours ago

That's chips to you American Plimates. picked by topofall 3 hours ago

I love Scott Mutter’s work. Click on the link to see some of his new Surrational Images.

If it doesn't work, try this. picked by meggysue 3 hours ago

A diver in Santa Claus costume rides a bicycle inside a shark tank at the Sea World in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Dec. 19,2008 picked by cactushair 4 hours ago

Men jump into the icy waters of a lake in an attempt to grab a wooden cross on Epiphany Day in Sofia, Bulgaria on January 6, 2009. picked by cactushair 4 hours ago

The mother and brother of a 14-year-old Afghan rape victim face charges after they cut her open and removed her fetus without anaesthetic. picked by funkfrost 4 hours ago

This is just some funny names of wifi picked by neo3979 4 hours ago

CLEVELAND -- The USDA has fined LeRoy Baker $162, 800 for violations of animal safety regulations. Baker owns the Sugarcreek livestock auction in the heart of Amish country. The federal government cited Baker for transporting horses that were injured or blind. Federal authorities also said Baker did nothing about horses that died during transport. picked by TraumaMamma 4 hours ago

New game uses brain waves to simulate The Force picked by acemak 4 hours ago

Use your 4 year old's teddy bear as a spying device in a divorce / custody case.

Class act all the way. picked by Moe 4 hours ago

What a surprise picked by Moe 5 hours ago

Recent research says that the smarter a man is, the more sperm he produces and the better they swim. Stephen Hawking is now officially a stone cold pimp. picked by Wingnut 5 hours ago

For us fatties. picked by heymrp 5 hours ago

Here are five omens that may signal your position is on the line. picked by gizmo4228 5 hours ago

Yes, there was another election late last year, and another black president from the opposition party was elected.

Africa is not hopeless, and there are good examples of democracy there, as described by this recent article from The Economist. picked by rambler 5 hours ago

In this recent short article from The Economist, we learn that ultrasound can be used to stimulate neurons, with possible medical treatment applications in the far future.
I wonder if this is connected somehow when adults warned me about rock and pop music many years ago...?
Note: This picture is NOT related to the actual research work, but I liked it! picked by rambler 6 hours ago

Moths refer to a tactic when dealing with predators: frighten the hell out of them by putting on a scary face. picked by AutumnLotus 6 hours ago

Cash strapped Alpine farmers are raking in a fortune harvesting snow and selling it to desperate ski slopes. picked by AutumnLotus 7 hours ago

The public necropsy of a Great White Shark by Auckland Museum and the Department of Conservation is being described as a huge success. Watch the video. Follow up on this post. picked by AutumnLotus 7 hours ago