Man chased boy who threw a snowball and broke his windshield. He was initially set on taking the child to the local police. However, he decided to return the child to his parents -- only to find himself arrested and imprisoned. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Inspired by AutumnLotus' article here, I figured I'd link to a site that is dedicated to the idea that Earth has been completely covered in glaciers more than once in its history.
I find this site quite comprehensive but easy to read for you non-science folk :) picked by tundramonkey 5 months ago

The victim, Tavin Rutledge, who was celebrating his 16th birthday Sunday, was rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition. He was placed on life support until 11:45 a.m. when the devices keeping him alive were turned off and he died shortly thereafter. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

Snowball the cockatoo can't get enough of the Backstreet Boys. The 11-year-old medium sulfur-crested cockatoo lifts his legs, squawks and bobs his head, flashing his bright yellow crest to the beat of the boy band's "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)." He even takes a bow with a vigorous bob of his head at the end of the 1997 pop tune. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

An abrupt release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, from ice sheets that extended to Earth's low latitudes some 635 million years ago caused a dramatic shift in climate. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

VIDEO for this story. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago