Florida, land of the braindead parent. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

New research shows that prairie grasses grown using only moderate amounts of fertilizer on marginal land can produce significant amounts of ethanol. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Two "unlucky" Sydney BASE jumpers were arrested soon after leaping from a city tower overnight, after they landed just metres from shocked police officers on a regular patrol of the city.

Note: George Street is Sydney's main street in the heart of the CBD picked by aclister 4 months ago

Actually, it's TWO billion, but two billion doesn't jive with my photo choice. picked by videoguy 2 years ago

From Japan, the land that gave us living sushi, octopus balls and horsemeat ice cream comes a new taste sensation - Crispy Wasp Rice Crackers! A humorous commentary on an original news item from (Reuters/Yahoo) picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

I couldn't resist posting this political video parody from the past presidential election. It may be dated, but the humor never goes out of style!
(corrected link) picked by ybne1else 2 years ago

The US military is planning to shoot down a broken spy satellite due to crash land on Earth in the next few weeks, US news agency AP reports picked by topofall 7 months ago

Russia battled Georgian forces on land and sea, reports said late Sunday, despite a Georgian cease-fire offer and its claim to be withdrawing from South Ossetia, the separatist Georgian province battered by days of intense fighting.Russia claimed to have sunk a Georgian boat that was trying to attack Russian vessels in the Black Sea, and Georgian officials said Russia sent tanks from South Osseti... read full post picked by bingo 4 weeks ago

Forgot to have a sunroof installed in your new car? Have an old car that you can't afford to install one after-market? No problem folks! You can be riding in style with DECANO's Self-adhesive Stick-On Sunroof Decal. Impress the guy in the next land today! picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

John Brown, a born-again Christian who believes the Bible will guide him to oil and gas in Israel picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

NASA scientists have created two new images of Earth as it appears from space, a vista often called the "Blue Marble," combining data of the oceans, land surfaces and sea ice taken from many different satellites. picked by DrNothing 11 months ago

When you arrive at Rome, especially if you are flying in from outside the EU, you would usually land at the C area of the Fiumicino airport. Just to give you an idea the Rome airport is divided into three areas: area A is for the national flights inside Italy, area B is for the EU flights and then C for all international flights outside the EU. picked by ChristinaVlahova 1 year ago

Even behavior that's clearly the exact opposite of road rage can land you in hot water. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

The Netherlands wants to redraw the map of Europe - literally. Dubai has built Palm Island. Now the world leaders in land reclamation are considering an island in the shape of a tulip to fight overcrowding and shield the coastline from the rising sea. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Phoenix survived the seven minutes of terror to successfully land in the Martian polar mission, where it will dig for water.

Edit: First image in comments picked by Fanatic 3 months ago

School policy prohibits pictures and logos on clothing. Same student was previously cited for wearing an anti-drug D.A.R.E. t-shirt. And yes, the ACLU is getting involved. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

A woman who lost part of her leg when she stepped on a land mine has won Angola's Miss Landmine Survivor contest. picked by mutil8or 5 months ago

NASA is looking at the possibility of using the Orion crew vehicle now under development for a mission to an asteroid. It won't happen for ten or more years (unless there is an Armageddon-type need), but it is a worthwhile idea from both science and economic perspectives. picked by Fanatic 2 years ago

Badonkadonk Land Cruiser, that's what they call it. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

The photo is presented as a true image of Dean Hrbacek, a Republican former mayor of Sugar Land, Texas. In reality, it is a computerized composite of Hrbacek's face and someone else's slimmer figure, in suit and tie, from neck to knee. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago