tlovesd posted an article a while back on the best wildlife photos of 2006. Here's a companion article on the top news photos, most of which are guaranteed to make you say "WTF?" picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

Some of the pictures are pretty amazing. you just have to look through them. It can be used as your wallpaper too. picked by beany11 2 years ago

National Geographic documentary of secluded life in the Alaskan bush. There is living off the grid, and then there is really living off the grid. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

National Geographic article about wisdom teeth stem cells picked by acemak 1 month ago

Don't let your kids be 'stoopid'. Fun learning tool from our old friends who showed us topless natives when we were in our formative years. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Beautiful video. I did not know that no matter where I live in the U.S. there is a National Park within a day's drive. Wow, no more excuse not to visit. picked by myrthachang 1 year ago

This posting was inspired by reading This one by super, as well as by the July 2007 issue of National Geographic, one of my favourite mags and worth every subscription cent. picked by rambler 1 year ago

First Place, Photography: "The Glass Forest"
Tiny green diatoms create the illusion of a fernlike forest as they attach to their marine-invertebrate hosts.
more at link picked by 2manyusernames 6 days ago

Thumbnail is a still image from a 3-D animation that shows how nicotine stimulates nerve impulses to the pleasure center of the brain. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

UK Coach company National Express has beaten, amongst others, Virgin for the prestigious East Coast Main Line contract.

I don't imagine many of you are that bothered. I'm not. What it does mean is that I have a perfectly valid exuse to post a Divine Comedy video...

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So in the end, it's all worth it picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.

...and this was not available prior to Iraq? picked by kErObErOs32 6 months ago

Minnesota National Guard troops have to be deployed 730 days to qualify for GI bill education benefits. Their orders were written for 729 days! picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

As National Sandwich Month begins a study reveals the most popular sandwich amongst Americans. According to the study the "Monte Cristo" sandwich, composed of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese is the favorite sandwich choice. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

In these uncertain financial times, one thing remains certain — the ever-expanding national debt. But it's growing at such an accelerated rate, the clock that has kept track of the deficit since 1989 has had to add a digit. picked by Nateebiinature 4 days ago

Link takes you to an archive of the National Lampoon Comedy Radio.

Listen up, you'll hear lots of familiar voices. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

A new Discovery. picked by niceplime 2 years ago

Without a trace, something is causing bees to vanish by the thousands. But a new task force hopes to finger the culprit and save the valuable crops that rely on the insects. picked by Arlene 2 years ago

What will you be doing for National Scrapbooking Day? It's almost upon us!
Are you trading favors with your hubby to get the day off? If he watches the kids this week, you'll hold the fort (and not complain) next time he wants to go mountain biking, fishing or whatever his thing is. Or have you a generous parent, friend who... picked by kenwj 1 year ago

The Mbuti Pygmies of Congo's Ituri forest have survived a brutal civil war and chaotic aftermath. But peace—with its inevitable land rush—poses an even greater threat. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

By dressing up in a kevlar reinforced croc 'costume'. Saw this dude on Leno last night, Dr. Barr is a crazy man. picked by blurmore 1 year ago