Taxes were only paid on income above $20,000, equivalent to $407,000 in today's dollars, at the initial rate of only 1%. (Correction: Income taxes in 1913 were actually assessed on income above the personal exemption of $3,000, equivalent to $61,000 today). picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Auction price: 90,000 pounds. The key, with the tag "Crows Nest Telephone Titanic," opened the binoculars store but was not on the ship when it sailed from Southampton. That meant lookouts had to rely on the naked eye. You know what happened next. picked by hisidea 1 year ago

Why? Because I'm The renegade who had it made
Retrieved for a bounty
Never more to go astray
This will be the end today of the wanted man picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

The High Resolution Imaging Experiment on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took the photograph Feb. 19. The image, released today, shows tan clouds billowing away from the foot of a towering slope, where ice and dust have just cascaded down. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

This video was posted 11 months ago, but I love its music and its message. Plus, its Poster hasn't been online for 7 months. My apologies about the website add at the bottom of the video.

I'm in a Boingo mood today so more is probably coming ;) picked by Blankspace73 6 months ago

According to the study, the last quarter-century has seen a dramatic rise in the frequency of sex among the 70-year-old set, whether married or unmarried. And as an added bonus, seniors today (particularly women) say they're much more satisfied with their liaisons than the previous generation.

Enjoy the mental imagery. picked by Moogle 3 months ago

Palin is the epitome of tokenism, exactly what conservative Republicans have always claimed to scorn, until today, as the politics of quotas and political correctness. Even Rush Limbaugh is a feminazi now (at least until Election Day). picked by siennablue 1 month ago

that Charles Manson was caught. He shouldn't have been playing with matches! picked by Phildo 2 years ago

The Top 25 sports stories in the last 25 years as told by USA Today. From Balco to OJ...try and guess which one was number one picked by sholom22 1 year ago

This might just be the most disturbing thing you watch today picked by hombrefeo 1 year ago

Anita Rodd**k, who pioneered cruelty-free beauty products with her Body Shop stores, died today of a massive brain hemorrhage in London. picked by punthe 1 year ago

The Blue Scholars (my favorite hip-hop group) just released their new EP Today, im so excited. Hope you guys check it out! Also they start their new tour which is listed here too. i think you can their cd on itunes or amazon right now. picked by forgottenshorelines 11 months ago

Five men were found guilty today of a series of charges in connection with Britain's biggest cash robbery. picked by thenegativeone 9 months ago

Today is the 14th annual Spay Day USA, an annual event during which hundreds of community organizations, veterinary clinics and compassionate individuals across the nation host activities that inspire and make it easier for people to get their pets spayed or neutered. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago

Barista donates kidney to save customer's life

Last fall, Ausnes, 55, was one of nearly 75,000 Americans in need of a kidney. Today, she is recovering from a successful kidney transplant -- thanks to her local Starbucks barista. picked by kakana 7 months ago

Did you know that milk delivery still exists in America today? And not just in the really rural areas... right here in Manhattan!

Am I the only one who didn't know?! picked by ImNotBlue 4 weeks ago

In terms of height they are worlds apart. The world's tallest man, Bao Xishun (7ft9") today shook hands with He Pingping who claims to be Earth's shortest (73cm). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Five boys, one aged 12, sobbed at the Old Bailey today after they were found guilty of killing a pensioner who they spat at and pelted with stones. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The House unanimously voted today to ban Internet taxes for seven more years, clearing the way for President Bush to sign the extension before the current moratorium ends Thursday. picked by DemureArt 12 months ago

The sad part of moving around today is that you never know when you'll show up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Here's one man's solution... Not much fun though. picked by dreamering 10 months ago