Indeed, a "Lightcraft revolution" could replace today's commercial jet travel. Passengers would be whisked from one side of the planet to the other in less than an hour - just enough time to get those impenetrable bags of peanuts open. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Alyssa Rossi has been blind since birth. She is able to compete as a track runner thanks to the help and sacrifices of her teammates. One will run side by side with her connected by a thin grey belt. Alyssa may be blind, but her teammates are teaching the rest of us to see. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

I loved saying that. No, really. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Just ask Jesus and Santa picked by bigtonyboy 1 year ago

NASA's Opportunity rover has eyed an odd-shaped, dark rock on the surface of Mars — scientists think it could be a meteorite. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Remember these Japanese girls doing aerobics while learning English? Well, someone fed them spinach with a side of e.coli... (I still can't embed a video so here's the link if the one on the tittle doesn't work. Sorry. picked by palmieres 2 years ago

Venus and Jupiter have appeared side by side in the evening sky over the past week or so, but tonight was the best night to see the "face" appear, astronomers said. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

It has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 but weighs less than a small car. And it is powered entirely by the sun.

Adventurer Bertrand Piccard yesterday unveiled the Solar Impulse which aims to make history as the prototype for a solar-powered flight around the world. picked by bingo 5 months ago

Multi-million dollar exchange-listed companies, their lawyers and cease-and-desist letters are infamous side effects of natural human greed in this century. The latest addition to the long list of companies cutting their own throat by harassing their hardcore fans is Games Workshop. picked by ThirDeye 2 days ago

Vely intelesting...vely insensitive to other culture...vley not so good with the facts either. picked by buddha 2 years ago

The Japanese lunar orbiter "Kaguya" saw earth, moon and sun line up on April 6, 2008 and captured another "Earth-rise" and "Earth-set" HDTV video - this time when the Earth was full. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Oklahoma House of Representatives Education Committee passed a bill, the intent of which was to "promote freedom of religion." If a student’s religious beliefs were in conflict with scientific theory, and the student chose to express those beliefs rather than explain the theory in response to an exam question, the student’s incorrect response would be deemed satisfactor... read full post picked by bingo 8 months ago

Not only was Michael conceived via IVF using donor sperm, but there was a terrible mix-up when the wrong sperm was mistakenly used by the hospital fertility clinic the couple attended in their hope of becoming parents. picked by Doggylives 6 months ago

Being creative or artistic doesn’t mean you know how to draw or play an instrument. Being creative is a way of thinking, a way of viewing the world.
Creative people use the RIGHT side of their brains more than the LEFT. Take the test and find out if your brain is RIGHT for a creative career. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

It is relatively easy to grow a bismuth crystal that you can detatch from the side of a pot and have it's dimensions and weight be close to mine. But to actually grow one that you can have be a freestanding crystal that you can display all sides is truly a work of art. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

A few years ago, a number of brave intelligent men and women from the land of JaxWorth set out for the shores of Nova Roma. This was the New World discovered in the 15th century by Roman sailors traveling across the Pacific in search of a route to trade with India. Basically it was a shared-world created by Donteatpoop, Icepigs, and others. They imagined a world where Rome never fell and went o... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Every country has its own traditions and cuisine, and when it comes to barbecuing, every nation has its own style. Though many regional variations of barbecuing exist, there is one shared commonality no matter which side of the globe you’re on: a barbecue. picked by snowman7769 6 months ago

We don't have a deficiency of drugs, only nutrients... picked by karenben 10 months ago

Both adopted at birth, the men made the discovery decades later working side by side at the same furniture delivery company in Maine. picked by proverb 2 months ago

The Indian space programme hit a minor snag when it came to the menu. Many traditional dishes have side effects that you don't necessarily want in a confined space with limited breathable air on board. The Defence Food Research Laboratory have stepped up to help create a more pleasant atmosphere. picked by pocksucket 8 months ago