As humans we have a difficult time comprehending large numbers, and vast collections of people perhaps in particular. picked by karenben 7 months ago

I dread to think what an 'unsuccessful' endeavour would be like!! picked by topofall 7 months ago

You must have all seen the Guinness ad! picked by topofall 7 months ago

I'll admit, this walrus has more rhythm than I do. picked by gymclothes 7 months ago

As if 'Speare, the Shakespeare videogame, wasn't enough, here's one of the Bard's most famous plays as a text-based adventure. Try typing in "to be or not to be"! picked by TheStep 7 months ago

A rather creative way to interview a celebrity. Sit him down in front of a computer and talk about what the internet is saying about him. Oh and he is introduced to "2 Girls 1 Cup" as well. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

The famous book by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner has been described as melding pop culture with economics. As of 2007, it has sold 3 million copies worldwide.

What is interesting is how the book cover is changed in other countries. Turkey sure knows how to sell a book. UK Penguin meanwhile takes a more self-centered method. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Of course, as any quick study of the Maury studio audience will attest, that potential is rarely exercised by the masses. And the folks who put out the Guinness Book of Records (GBR) have a lot of blank pages to fill ... picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

The year was 1925. Calvin Coolidge was president, Adolf Hitler released the first part of his book, “Mein Kampf,” Charlie Chaplin’s big movie was “The Gold Rush,” flappers were singing and dancing to “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “I’m Sitting on Top of the World,” the Scopes Trial played out in Tennessee... picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

The world's most powerful particle accelerator becomes functional this spring - unleashing forces, capable to distort not only space (just like gravity distorts space around Earth), but also TIME.

Some seriously amazing pictures picked by doggylives 7 months ago

"We are witnessing the last throes of the surge insurgency," stated a confident Cheney. "A couple of RPG's randomly lobbed at a helicopter doesn't mean that it's not safe to don body armor and walk or drive down the streets of Baghdad and shop in the markets in broad daylight. These are romantic times for Iraqis and Americans alike." picked by buddha 7 months ago

Now you can "come' and 'go' at the same place. picked by tigertony 7 months ago

Wii will make you gay? picked by buddha 7 months ago

Joe Galloway writes, "Fighting the wrong long war"

Bush has signaled that in coming months he'll negotiate a long-term status of forces agreement with the Iraqi government so American troops and bases can remain there. In fact, the deal may obligate us to remain in Iraq for years and to continue paying billions to the kleptocracy we've installed there. picked by cheeselog1234 7 months ago

What's on family dinner tables in fifteen different homes around the globe?
Photo essay of the worlds eating habits picked by doggylives 7 months ago

Phorm's system works by "trawling" websites visited by users and then matches keywords from the content of the page to a profile. Users are then targeted with adverts that are more tailored to their interests. picked by PulsisX 7 months ago

Navigate your block to the spot marked X. Sounds easier than it is: there's a few doors in the way and they open only one way.. picked by extc68 7 months ago

147 years of interest that is which adds up to $22.7 million. The city of Tampa issued a promissory note to her great grandfather in 1861. 2 problems. 1, the family never tried to collect for a century and a half. 2, and more damning for her case, the city of Tampa that issued the note went bankrupt and was disincorporated. A new city was built many years afterward, but they are not the same cit... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Yes, it is. Really. picked by TraumaMamma 7 months ago

Yeah, that's pretty much it.

Warning:
Even pretending to read the entire article can make you smarter. picked by suckersklub 7 months ago

Jerry's your average dog, he loves to fetch a ball but instead of being restricted to when his owner wants to play with him he's managed to cut out the middle-man and instead has his own computerized ball thrower that he loads himself.

No fail here. picked by doggylives 7 months ago

A drummer for the Swedish pop group ABBA has died after an apparent accident at his home in Spain, a Civil Guard spokeswoman said Monday. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

More brainy - more gullible? picked by topofall 7 months ago

A nice gallery of knuckle tattoos and the stories behind them. picked by doggylives 7 months ago

Small children pose with guns in a series of nauseating photos. picked by doggylives 7 months ago