Pecking at his food and perching, Sujit, now 36 years old the mental age of a 1 or 2 year old, spent his childhood confined to a chicken coop, then 22 years tied to a bed at a home for the aged in Fiji. Scientists are hoping to study Sujit's brain to better focus his rehabilitation. picked by suebe 1 month ago

Improv Everywhere's strikes again in their newest mission. Definitely one of their funniest missions so far. picked by orfnerwerdna 7 months ago

William McGonagall was mocked by literary critics and had food thrown at him during public readings, before dying penniless in an unmarked grave in Edinburgh in 1902. picked by psycmoe 5 months ago

Despite high fuel costs and rising food prices, 'vice' spending remains healthy. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

On arriving at JFK airport from Iceland to do some Christmas shopping last weekend, Erla Lillendahl was detained by the Department of Homeland Securty, jailed, deprived of food, sleep and contact with the outside world and thoroughly humiliated.

Her crime was overstaying her visa in 1995. picked by pocksucket 10 months ago

This report makes the case the restaurants aren't helping American Children stay slim by offering 'kid meals' high in calories.

I think that parents who happily pay out for these poor food choices (same choices they probably make for themselves) shoulder more of the blame.

What do you think? picked by maven 2 months ago

Paul McCartney's ex, Heather Mills tries to make nice in da Bronx...

Ooo...The kids liked the veggie burgers. picked by suebe 2 weeks ago

This 1 hr 35 min Google video is "a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called 'non-human providers.'" (description from producers)

Link is full movie in single post. Replies break the movie into 3 youtube parts. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

TERRE HAUTE — The animals at the Terre Haute Humane Society were not invited to Adam Bahus’ eighth birthday party last weekend, but they shared in his gifts. picked by wags273 12 months ago

If you've ever tasted stevia, you know it's extremely sweet. In fact, this remarkable noncaloric herb, native to Paraguay, has been used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer for centuries. But this innocuous-looking plant has also been a focal point of intrigue in the United States in recent years because of actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. picked by keroberos32 9 months ago

Barbecue sauce flavored with the Dr Pepper soft drink is the newest line of novelty sauce a Chicago food company has rolled out to market. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

If you grow old in Japan, expect to be served food by a robot, ride a voice-recognition wheelchair or even possibly hire a nurse in a robotic suit - all examples of cutting-edge technology to care for the country's rapidly greying population. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A plant called jatropha is being hailed by scientists and policy makers as a potentially ideal source of biofuel, a plant that can grow in marginal soil or beside food crops, that does not require a lot of fertilizer and yields many times as much biofuel per acre planted as corn and many other potential biofuels. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The most prominent benefit of eating slowly is reduced intake of food and, therefore, weight loss. Other positive moments of slow eating include... picked by karenben 6 months ago

There will be no spaghetti, fettucine or penne in Italy when the country goes on its first ever pasta strike. Italians are giving up on their favourite food on September 13 because of a 30 per cent price increase in pasta. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

Egyptian security forces have begun shutting down the border with the Gaza Strip two days after it was blown open by armed Gaza militants. Hundreds of thousands of people have crossed into Egypt to buy food and other supplies, but border guards are now trying to shut down the flow of people.
Update to this story picked by juaner899 9 months ago

This was done to raise awareness for hunger issues. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

Cannibalism for the 21st century: "You or your Loved one's body will be separated into its Discreet Components and Processed into Vitamins, Minerals, and Food Additives that can Strengthen your entire Family for years to come!" yummmmy picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

Er...yea...like WHO was going to go in and take them away from the mom? Stealing offspring AND food from a polar bear? I'll pass, thanks. picked by moe 9 months ago

WASHINGTON,DC (RUSHPRNEWS) AUGUST 31,2008–The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released an official complaint stating that the contract laboratory investigated by PETA in 2002 and 2003, which was employed by pet-food manufacturer Iams, “has shown a lack of good faith.” picked by TraumaMamma 1 month ago