Kennedy's famous words were spoken at a time when the Cold War was still frigid and the Cuba Missile Crisis was just heating up. Schoolchildren routinely huddled under their desks practicing what to do incase of nuclear war while “air raid” sirens sounded on our city streets. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

The scientists noted that even though the 13th century was a relatively warm period and ice levels were low then, 20th century sea ice levels are still the lowest. The "Little Ice Age," from 1700 to 1800 had the greatest cover of sea ice, according to their data. picked by kakana 5 months ago

The Texas Library Association is selling a 2010 calendar called “The Tattooed Ladies of TLA.” Twenty-one librarians show off their tats over 18 months. The calendar is a fundraiser to assist libraries that are still recovering from damage caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Website picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Three female gorillas at the London Zoo have been introduced to a potential mate through a series of website style photos. I just hope that when they actually meet they don't find out that the pictures were taken ten years ago, when he was thinner and still had hair. picked by tigertony 3 months ago

Thank God. They're still planning on naming the baby "Real", though. That's kind of a cool name, IMO.

"Clarke said the rules are designed to prevent names that are "likely to cause offense to a reasonable person." Satan and Adolf Hitler were proposed names that have been declined, he said." picked by julea 2 years ago

"Already, several local supermarkets selling foreign wines have been attacked with small explosive devices, with others graffitied with the Crav's initials."

..You just can't make this stuff up folks. I guess this is what we should expect from a country that still has many people believing the sun revolves around the earth! (j/k) picked by Fizz71 2 years ago

Here is update on AutumnLotus' earlier post. The find seems shrouded in secrecy and mystery... picked by rambler 2 years ago

VIENNA, Austria - Television was once her only window on the world. Now Natascha Kampusch — still adjusting to life after spending 8 1/2 years in an underground cell — is starting an improbable new career as a TV talk show host. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

This is a funny online collection of quotes started by my cousin. Some of them don't make sense, but are still awesome. *note: This isn't spam, just the result of boredom picked by Jerry520 2 years ago

Yeah, I know, no one will have that many cigs in 1 shot, but the result is still disturbing nonetheless. picked by johnsnow 2 years ago

It's more than enough to draw stares, but still far from completion. Fernando Villanueva, 51, stood outside his home explaining to a reporter how he had spent the previous two days shaping snow into a sculpture. The result now stands about 6 feet high on his front lawn: a frosted, colorful fountain with a few dangling icicles. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

A woman accused of killing her month-old daughter in a microwave told her boyfriend that the girl would still be alive if he had not been out cheating, the boyfriend has told an Ohio court. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Son learns about grandfather's body from his father's suicide note. It's a tragedy that touches three generations of a Palm Beach County family. YEAH IT'S FLORIDA. Still sad though. picked by nesbyniccolo 12 months ago

A New York doctor is demanding that his estranged wife pay him $1.5 million to compensate him for the kidney he gave her while they were still on good terms. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Organizers say they want the pageant to restore the women's pride and raise awareness about the prevalence of landmines left over from Angola's three decade-long civil war. Undetonated mines still maim 300 to 400 people a year in the county, according to the United Nations. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

Niccolo (Nicolas) Paganini was a famous Italian violinist and composer of the 19th century. He was one of the most admirable virtuosi of his times, and still he remains among the most influential musicians ever, with absolute musical abilities and talent in composition. Besides, he is considered to be a revolutionist in the art of playing violin due to his innovative approaches to performing, uniq... read full post picked by cactushair 10 months ago

Flown out of St. Louis on Delta airlines lately? You might want to make sure you still have all your belongings — eight baggage handlers were stealing stuff for a year before being caught. picked by lynxears 8 months ago

Alas, the Kurt Vonnegut worm filled, dirt box has been vandalized, but you can still throw your scraps into the Poe version. “I like what he said about the descent into the maelstrom. I like the idea of linking a dead literary figure to composting.” picked by suebe 7 months ago

This is a follow-up to - but you don't have to register to get this article. picked by icepigs 3 years ago

WRITING is one of the greatest inventions in human history. Perhaps the greatest, since it made history possible. Without writing, there could be no accumulation of knowledge, no historical record, no science - and of course no books, newspapers or internet. picked by bornbad 6 months ago