Like fugitives on the run from distant solar systems, meteors hurtle through the earth’s atmosphere, lighting up the eyes of observers on the ground. Often these fireballs of metal and rock burn up in a blaze of glory, and many do not survive their impact with the Earth’s surface. Those that do though start a more settled life here on Earth as meteorites. Some might even claim to be th... read full post picked by sharon22 3 weeks ago

With so many books available, it can be difficult to decide which books you want to add to your reading list. This listing of 101 books every woman should read will make that task a bit easier. picked by sharon22 3 weeks ago

The sheer range of diseases that affect humans is overwhelming, but it’s as infinitely interesting as it is exhausting. Whether they’re physical, mental, or both, these diseases are some of the most intriguing: picked by sharon22 3 weeks ago

Though celebs are often most admired for their financial success from their singing, acting, entertaining and sports careers, many of them are actually pretty talented, and hard-working. Here are 10 surprising celebrities with honorary degrees. picked by sharon22 1 month ago

College sports have been rocked by scandals of all kinds, from cheating coaches to accusations of misconduct by players. Here are a few of the biggest scandals that caught media attention and in some cases, ill repute for their institutions. picked by sharon22 2 months ago

This year's Nobel prize for chemistry has been awarded to Professors Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath. picked by sharon22 2 months ago

From George Washington to Andrew Johnson to Barack Obama, U.S. presidents have worked as farmers, lawyers, tailors, soldiers, and even teachers. Here are 10 U.S. presidents who got their start in teaching. picked by sharon22 2 months ago

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing of the World Food Program headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday. In an interview with the Associated Press, a spokesman for the Taliban promised to "send more bombers for such attacks." How do news organizations land interviews with militants and terrorist groups? picked by sharon22 2 months ago

What do you suppose are the most well-kept secrets in the world? The launch codes for the American nuclear arsenal? The location of Jimmy Hoffa's bones? Not even close. Below are secrets that only two people on planet Earth know. Sometimes they have very good reasons to keep these secrets so fiercely. Other times, not so much. picked by sharon22 2 months ago

No one really knows what drives scientists or psychologists to partake in sexual and psychological experiments that are warped to the normal bystander, but completely revolutionary to a bright young scientist trying to have their work published for the fame and gratification. picked by sharon22 3 months ago

The unbalanced system of too many people in need of organ transplants and high levels of poverty worldwide have contributed to create a situation that leaves many desperate people willing to do anything to sell or receive illegal organs. picked by sharon22 3 months ago

Just three months after the Sri Lankan government declared the country liberated from the Tamil Tigers, video footage has emerged apparently showing government troops summarily executing Tamils. picked by sharon22 3 months ago

For cheaters, it's a good time to be alive because cheating has never been easier. Several large hookup websites function solely as discreet services for extramarital dating, and they do so without shame. They even tutor you on how not to get caught. picked by sharon22 3 months ago

The speed-dating formula is familiar: women sit at tables around a room, and men move from table to table for a short interaction with each woman. Afterwards, everyone either checks “yes” or “no” to indicate their interest in a second date. Studies of speed-dating align with the fundamental principles of evolutionary psychology: women are much more selective than men when i... read full post picked by sharon22 3 months ago

Who do you think about when you think about serial killers or mass murderers? Who comes to mind when you think about celebrity crimes? The following list, divided into five categories, contains a list of 25 of the most infamous crimes in modern history. picked by sharon22 3 months ago

This list of ridiculous college majors–think geography and opera–may or may not have prepared these celebrities for their future careers as athletes, talk show hosts and Academy Award-winning actors. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

Coelacanth, nicknamed "Dino-Fish," is the common name for an order of fish that was thought to have gone extinct during the Dinosaur Age. In 1938, however, scientists found a live one off the coast of South Africa, and more have been landed since. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

This list looks at some amazing past inventions that have been lost. Some may be cause for skepticism but almost all of the items here are things that we would definitely love to understand better today. Keep an open mind as some entries are famous for their part in conspiracy theories. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

Michael Bay is right: Somewhere, right now, something is exploding. And we're not talking bombs and tankers either. As it turns out, there are objects all over the place that will suddenly explode the s**t out of themselves for absolutely no reason at all, and often when you least expect it. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

A married Muslim woman has been warned her life is in danger after a man she is suspected of having an affair with was blinded in an 'honour' attack. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

These professors are winners of Nobel, Pulitzer, and other prestigious awards, subjects of books and movies, and all very well known and respected as experts in their fields. In no particular order, these are 10 of the hottest celebrity professors in recent memory. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

New research shows babies have a handle on the meaning of different dog barks – despite little or no previous exposure to dogs. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

A pregnant mother has been committed to a mental hospital after admitting cutting the throats of her son and daughter and then taking rat poison after a breakdown. Sasikala Navaneethan stabbed and cutt the throats of son Shanjayan, five, daughter Sharani, four, and her six-month-old baby girl Trishana last year. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

The concept of a shadow biosphere is still just a theory. If someone discovers shadow life or weird life it will be the biggest sensation in biology since Darwin. We are simply saying, 'Why not let's take a look for it?' It doesn't cost much (compared to looking for weird life on Mars, say), and, it might be right under our noses. picked by sharon22 4 months ago