This first heady plunge into the Barrier Reef is enough alone to call it great, but its greatness also extends some two thousand kilometres from the tip of Papua New Guinea right down the coast of Queensland almost as far as Brisbane. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bolden, recognized as the world's oldest person, died Monday in a nursing home, the home's administrator said. She was 116.

Bolden had 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 150 great-great-grandchildren, 220 great-great-great grandchildren and 75 great-great-great-great grandchildren. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

THE Great Barrier Reef has taken out one of world tourism's most coveted awards. The reef - the world's largest living organism - was voted the best destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as part of its Tourism for Tomorrow awards, at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, overnight. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

One of the great apes at a research center in Des Moines has learned a valuable lesson - don't pull the fire alarm. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

Roger Brent, President of the Molecular Sciences Institute, writes "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Time for the synthetic biology community to acknowledge three responsibilities". picked by michelleroberts 2 years ago

Saw this on Drudge...guns mounted on robots are always a fun tech story, in my opinion. picked by cheeselog1234 1 year ago

Chinese archaeologists have discovered a section of the Great Wall straddling the Mongolian border that is the northernmost remnant of the landmark yet found. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Very interesting discussion on just what makes a photograph "great" picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Said to rival the great wall itself - the 13 mile long dragon will be covered in 5.6 million scales of jade or gold-coated bronze. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Alexander the Great had ''Mother Nature'' on his side when he conquered the island fortress of Tyre in 332 BC, says a study published today. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Transparent "Skywalk" was built in Great Canyon, Arizona. Looks very scary, almost like a part of some theme park. picked by moebel 1 year ago

Boredom is the worst. Sometimes you just need to see something different pop up on your computer screen in order to shake you out of those day to day blues. These sites are great for a laugh, they are definitely a refreshing breath of air, and they are only one click away... picked by MasterPiece 7 months ago

The presence of great crested newts on a site designated of the construction of 26 new homes caused delays 18 months as a suitable newt habitat costing £140,000 was built. Only when it was complete did it become apparent there was only one pair of newts at the site.

“We could have built them a three-bedroomed house instead,” said company director Matt Anwyl. picked by pocksucket 9 months ago

Through... yes I said through picked by teaya21 2 years ago

...From Otherwise Great Games.

By the good folks at Cracked. As always, I loled. picked by mahler87 6 months ago

“A practitioner should awake early in the morning and pass the urine, facing the east.” picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Well, after wearing them my feet would be red and sort of tingly. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A tourist from Yorkshire has filmed what he claims to be a Great White Shark off the coast of Falmouth in Cornwall. Coastguards are saying that this is very unlikely, but they are also saying: "The poor tourist industry this year is having a really hard time. The last thing we need is scare-mongering over some footage." So I reckon they're a bit like the Mayor in Jaws. Can't find t... read full post picked by pocksucket 1 year ago