It's amazing how many different configurations mechanical clocks can come. And even more amazing that they can also be so artistically done. picked by Mershaullk 1 year ago

vacuum tube clocks? yes please picked by Rogue 2 years ago

You know Earth's schematic: core, mantle, crust, right? Sorry, not so simple. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Scientists have discovered a new ocean as large as the Arctic Ocean at 1400 km deep, sure to figure into gullible spring water purchases soon. picked by Johnny21J 1 year ago

This is a very creepy website. Eddie Allen changes antique photos into spooky portraits that change when the viewer walks past or turns them in their hands. picked by misswinkle 9 months ago

Need more than a beep beep beep to get you up in the morning? How about a fire alarm, a bomb explosion or roosters crowing instead. picked by ordinarychick 1 year ago

Morning grogginess may be a thing of the past thanks to bio-alarm clocks designed to wake sleepers at the perfect time. The clocks detect brainwaves or body movements and are programmed to wake sleepers during light sleep, which occurs periodically through the night. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

What would it take to jam a planet's tectonics? It seems that a huge rise in atmospheric temperatures would do the trick, causing continents to grind to a halt, mountains to stop growing and earthquakes to cease. On Earth, the motion of magma in the mantle pushes continental plates around on the surface, but if the magma became too hot and runny it would lose the grip needed to do this. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Planning your travel so you don't advance in chunks of more than four hours time difference will allow your body’s clocks to remain coordinated. New research suggests that symptoms of extreme jet lag may result from the body overshooting as it tries to adjust to particularly large leaps forward in time. Book flights accordingly so you can stay awake at that business conference! picked by ybne1else 2 years ago

The town of Oakwood in east Texas used to be known for growing cotton. Every business from its heyday is gone, with one very small exception: The Oakwood State Bank, the smallest bank in America. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

"I don't have any historical information about the photo in question, but I am dismayed at the national attention it has received. It's my opinion that such scrutiny equates to flogging an expired equine mammal." picked by daftgretel 2 years ago

If you have one, I'll watch for your appearance on Antiques Roadshow. picked by teresag 9 months ago

One of them actually has an approval rating lower than A-Rod's. picked by videoguy 1 year ago

Always thought it a nuisance! picked by topofall 5 months ago

A senior prank that involved breaking into the school and setting 150 alarm clocks to go off at the same time ended up with 19 kids getting slapped with felony charges of planting false bombs. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

"These caps are made from a special wax, and by slightly warming will mould to fit any eye. Insert under the eyelids and draw them closely together and they will remain in a natural position." picked by suckersklub 1 year ago

Scientists Find You Are 3 Times As Likely To Get Hit By A Car After Time Change
With the European daylight saving times, I can say I made it through the first week without a scratch.
But take my advice and stick behind the computer reading plime, just to be safe... picked by Nicky666 9 months ago

Vermont State Police said Friday that 28 people have been charged with misdemeanor trespassing over a Dec. 28 underage drinking party at a former residence of poet Robert Frost, in which antique furniture was destroyed, windows broken and fire extinguishers discharged. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

The images of these antique wax figures were captured in a dimly lit mannequin warehouse in downtown Detroit. There they sat, covered with plastic for decades, until a few years ago when they were sold to collectors. picked by misswinkle 9 months ago

Pictures and information on some big, weird, unusual and interesting clocks. picked by maxriter 1 year ago