About 20 years ago, Douglas Adams went on a trip to visit rare animals that are going extinct. Now, 20 years later his good friends Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine (who joined his first trip), repeat the travels.

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For a senior on a class trip, that's a sure-fire way to get an early trip back home. picked by tigertony 12 months ago

Joe Girardi is back in pinstripes, taking over as New York Yankees manager from his mentor. Girardi was hired Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year contract to replace Joe Torre in New York's dugout. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

Ever wanted to take a trip to Egypt, Panama, South Africa, or the UK? Well, you can, sort of, with Sound Transit: a (growing) collection of field recordings across the globe.

The "book a transit" link eventually leads to a page where you can listen and download your very own collections of sounds based on your desired locations. Try it out. picked by bluenutria 2 years ago

Cliff Fletcher, who served with the Leafs as team president, chief operating officer and general manager between 1991 and 1997, has been appointed to serve as interim general manager. picked by punthe 2 years ago

A short story of Sasha and his trip in the ER. picked by Mershaullk 2 years ago

These 9 drawings were done by an artist under the influence of LSD -- part of a test conducted by the US government during it's dalliance with psychotomimetic drugs in the late 1950's. picked by Maiden 3 years ago

A 18-year-old man entered a muffler shop and demanded money, When he was told the money was in a safe and that the manager who knew how to open it was not there, the suspect had a brilliant idea; at least he thought it was brilliant. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

It's always been surprising to me how many people do not know who Portishead is. They had* a very unique sound that really set them apart. Many have attempted to capture this style, but none have succeeded (that I've come accross anyway).

First song: Only You picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

A new image has revealed the moment a young primary school teacher was mauled by a lion on an African safari trip. picked by topofall 2 years ago

A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted.

Not that ANY of these people are credible... picked by jhordie 2 years ago

Well, Nationals management has enough blame to pass around the entire team. After releasing manager Frank Robinson, the Nationals started the conveyor belt moving at high speed by releasing six pitchers. picked by zadscmc 3 years ago

Sufferers are subject to "amusing and magical visions".

I used to pay good money for similar effects. One time the ground tried to eat me. That was pretty scary. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

Add klutz to that long list of adjectives Mr. Violin Virtuoso... picked by cheeselog1234 2 years ago

Rajen Sheth, manager of Google's enterprise products, shows how a company can increase productivity by using Google Apps. 18 minutes. picked by henkspaan 3 years ago

Tennessee teachers decided to stage a fake gunman attack during a field trip. Neither parents nor students were informed ahead of time. Hilarity ensues. picked by Moe 3 years ago

"Teenagers who eat with their families less than three times a week are more likely to turn to alcohol, tobacco and drugs than those who dine with their families five times a week." picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

A very strange, slightly Captain Underpants themed, Japanese music video about shaking hands.


Is that a dancing turd playing a guitar? picked by DaftGretel 3 years ago

A disgruntled customer was surprised at the results of his request to see the manager. picked by meggysue 7 months ago

Detailed description of one woman's, experience with Ayahuasca, the Shamanic brew from which the synthetic DMT was derived. One interesting thing about DMT almost ALL users of the drug report a VERY similar experience, with 'elven', 'alien' or 'gnome' guides who help them through the trip. picked by blurmore 2 years ago