No more Rickrolling ... YouTube will block access to music videos in Britain after failed royalty negotiations. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

President Barack Obama declared Wednesday he would try to block the court-ordered release of photos showing U.S. troops abusing prisoners, abruptly reversing his position out of concern the pictures would "further inflame anti-American opinion" and endanger U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. picked by muppet 7 months ago

Three adults and three children have died after eight floors of a London tower block were engulfed in flames, the fire brigade has confirmed.
Dozens of people were trapped after the blaze broke out on the fourth floor of the flats in Camberwell, south London, shortly after 4.10pm. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

The world's largest crossword has been built on the side of a tower block in Ukraine. The puzzle is more than 100ft high and fills the entire external wall of the residential building in the city of Lvov. Clues to the crossword are scattered around the city's major landmarks and attractions including parks, fountains, and theatres. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

THEY grow big and wild down the Huon, and potatoes are no exception."Tassie Tater" has two arms, two legs, a body, head and small nose. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Yeah, that'll work. picked by gratheo 2 years ago

An amino acid, one of the essential ingredients to life on Earth, has been found in a comet for the first time, NASA announced Monday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Well, now you can have the real thing! Cell doors, bunks, sinks and even toilets used by decades of San Diego criminals will be sold Saturday. A cell panel will cost $300, and a buyer must be able to cart off the 450-pound item. Such a deal! picked by suebe 9 months ago

If you live in the southern or western parts of the United States, you'll have an opportunity on Nov. 3 to see a fat waning crescent moon gradually drift toward and ultimately hide the 1st-magnitude star, Regulus, the brightest star of the constellation Leo, the Lion. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Five thousand rabbits blocked a Hungarian highway Monday after the truck that was carrying them crashed. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A Pakistani inter-ministerial committee has ordered ISPs in the country to block access to YouTube as it carries user contributed videos of the Danish cartoons of Mohammed that caused such offence in 2006. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

A report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry says a team from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, and University of Nevada-Las Vegas have identified seven chemicals that block the germination of cultured anthrax spores. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Prosecutors are pulling all stops to try and block inmates from having DNA tested that they feel will prove their innocence. picked by bernardblack 6 months ago

Children hoping to get Lego toys for Christmas may be in for a disappointment. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Does cooking calm your soul, settle you down after that big argument. I know something that really will make you feel better.
Note: I have been assured that sticking someone’s face on the knife block when you put your knives away really is therapeutic! picked by Teaya21 3 years ago

Two more videos mocking Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej have appeared on YouTube, leading to a pledge from the government Friday to keep its block on the popular video-sharing Web site. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Goalies face shots that zip at up to 100 mph. How do goaltenders stop on average, 90 percent of attempted shots? Scientist in Canada believe they have the answer. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Allegations of a cover up, even when they are untrue are easy to believe because the military does have a history of cover-ups. Kamisha Block's tale is a tragic one that should never have happened. The Army looked the other way, allowing an illegal love affair, ignored complaints of abuse and finally tried to cover up her murder, claiming death by friendly fire. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Retired construction worker Wally Wallington demonstrates how to single-handedly move 1 tonne concrete blocks (or entire barns), and put 9 tonne blocks upright. He believes this may have been the secret to the construction of Stonehenge, which has so far remained a mystery to scientists. picked by molf 3 years ago

A South Carolina firefighter was spared a gunshot wound when a DVD in his pocket deflected the bullet. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago