So i deleted the old bio with the intention of updateing it and well......watch this space
Lightning detected on Mars Posted: 4 months ago by kakana
The first detection of lightning in a Martian dust storm has likely been made by a new detector on a radio telescope. Scientists have long thought that as with dust devils and storms here on Earth, Martian dust storms should produce lightning. But direct evidence of electric discharges on the red planet was lacking.
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Lights, Camera, Lots of Action. Forget the Script. Posted: 5 months ago by suebe
I am shocked -- shocked!! -- to learn that the porn industry is shunning plot, dialogue, and narrative arcs. Instead, they are increasingly focused on shooting ... wait for it ... more sex scenes! Who wudda thunk it?
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 411 [+].
Church Turned Graveyard Into a Parking Lot for Wimbledon Posted: 5 months ago by bingo
It seems that the St. Mary’s Church in Wimbledon village has maneuvered itself into a rather tight spot: church officials let tennis fan park their car on top of graves for £20!
The proceeds of the unofficial parking scheme go to charity but some residents are angry with the plan, describing it as 'disrespectful'.
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The Most Fun You'll Ever Have in 484 Pixels Posted: 6 months ago by suebe
Presenting “The World’s Smallest Webpage - guimp.com." Navigate-able and functional. I dare you to find a “smaller” webpage.
Designer Allan Outten brings us close to the action with his heavy-duty designer magnifying glass.
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Seeing Stars Over Tattoo Posted: 6 months ago by bingo
An 18-year-old Belgian girl is suing a Romanian tattoo artist over the 56 stars on her face. She says she requested three small stars, but the tattoo artist didn’t understand her French and English.
Rouslan Toumaniantz, who runs the tattoo parlour called The Tattoo Box in Courtrai, denies her claim.
He said she knew ‘exactly what she wanted’.
This story says she was drunk during the event.
More pics and info here, if you speak phlegm Flemish (or here if you don't and don't really mind your English a little broken).
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Human waste to power city homes Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
Sewage created by residents across Manchester is to be recycled to power about 500 homes in the city.
The £4.3m scheme, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, is being tried out at waste water treatment plants at Davyhulme in Manchester.
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Burglar bit through steel bars Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
Police who solved a spate of mystery burglaries were shocked to find the culprit was biting his way through steel window bars.
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100 Illustrated Horror Film Posters Posted: 6 months ago by spocksmyhomeboy
An amazing collection of horror film posters including: Creature From The Black Lagoon, The Thing and Jaws.
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"Dammit I'm Mad" Posted: 9 months ago by suebe
Comedy Central's Demetri Martin has penned a 224-word palindrome poem. That's right, the entire poem reads the same backwards and forwards.
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Which Is The Right Religion For You Quiz Posted: 1 year ago by DoggyLives
So I did the quiz, it's quite long, and it turns out I should be agnostic, who'd have thought.
I'm pretty sure this will actually be pretty accurate for most who take it
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Lewis Hamilton's lap of the gods Posted: 1 year ago by davethefish
It was painful to watch and it was not secure until the closing stages of the final lap of a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix, but Lewis Hamilton made it by the skin of his teeth yesterday to become Britain’s ninth Formula One world champion and the first since Damon Hill in 1996
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Miami's Murderers on Strike Posted: 1 year ago by tontodiablo
Miami goes a month murder free for the first time since may 1966.
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How to Clean Stuff .net Posted: 1 year ago by yoornotme
This site has guides on how to clean a lot of stuff, including chandeliers, iron patio furniture, stitches, and everything else.
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 316 [+].
The streaker who got it wrong Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
This is the tale of a streaker who got it wrong - and ended up flat out cold in front of jeering spectators at a footy match north of Adelaide.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 235 [+].
Eco Friendly Sex Toys: Why Your Pink Parts Should Go Green Posted: 1 year ago by MissWinkle
GREENPEACE, (yes, THE Greenpeace) issued a TOXIC SEX TOY WARNING... (I swear I can't make this stuff up. How hilarious and tragic is that at the same time?)
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If size doesn't matter, why is this man dead? Posted: 1 year ago by tigertony
Three men are dead following altercation about penis size!
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Armstrong & Miller - WWII RAF Sketch Posted: 1 year ago by spocksmyhomeboy
these make me laugh everytime.
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Researchers create stab-proof, fire-proof fabric Posted: 1 year ago by raverman
New Zealand researchers have developed a wearable fabric that is stab-proof and fire-proof.
This makes it the perfect defense against angels wielding flame swords, or even disgruntled jedi.
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 315 [+].
'Beer goggles' are real - it's official Posted: 1 year ago by bingo
THE next time you hear someone blaming "beer goggles" for their behaviour, you may have to believe them. People really do appear more attractive when our perceptions are changed by drinking alcohol.
[Different study from the other news story]
Chick in photo looks attractive if you are drunk
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Wife confesses, husband cleared in cruel Craigslist hoax Posted: 1 year ago by muppet
A Medford woman accused in a cruel Craigslist hoax has admitted the crime was her idea, and charges have been dropped against her husband, according to the Medford Mail Tribune.
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Rollercoaster riding the best way to find love Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Love may be a rollercoaster, but taking your date on a thrilling fun park ride is the perfect way to make them fall head over heels for you. Exciting and dangerous situations can boost levels of key hormones that are also responsible for making people fall in love at first sight.
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Horatio the goldfish spends five years swimming upside down Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Horatio the goldfish has stunned his owner by spending the last five years swimming around upside down.
Aussie also swims upside down.
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Bento lunches decorated as album covers Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Food hackers at Obacchi Jacket Lunch Box cut and arrange ordinary bento lunch box ingredients to recreate famous album covers.
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Plans unveiled to convert human waste to energy Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
The city of San Antonio, Texas unveiled a deal on Tuesday that will make it the first U.S. city to harvest methane gas from human waste on a commercial scale and turn it into clean-burning fuel.
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It's an ill wind... soggy summer produces Britain's world record marrow Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
The soggy weather might have cast a dampener on the traditional British summer - but it has ensured vegetables are thriving and breaking new records. This monster vegetable now holds the new world record for the biggest ever marrow after weighing in at 65 kilos (113lbs).
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