Beautiful video. I did not know that no matter where I live in the U.S. there is a National Park within a day's drive. Wow, no more excuse not to visit. picked by myrthachang 1 year ago

UK Coach company National Express has beaten, amongst others, Virgin for the prestigious East Coast Main Line contract.

I don't imagine many of you are that bothered. I'm not. What it does mean is that I have a perfectly valid exuse to post a Divine Comedy video...

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So in the end, it's all worth it picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts.

...and this was not available prior to Iraq? picked by kErObErOs32 6 months ago

Minnesota National Guard troops have to be deployed 730 days to qualify for GI bill education benefits. Their orders were written for 729 days! picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

As National Sandwich Month begins a study reveals the most popular sandwich amongst Americans. According to the study the "Monte Cristo" sandwich, composed of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese is the favorite sandwich choice. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

In these uncertain financial times, one thing remains certain — the ever-expanding national debt. But it's growing at such an accelerated rate, the clock that has kept track of the deficit since 1989 has had to add a digit. picked by Nateebiinature 2 days ago

Link takes you to an archive of the National Lampoon Comedy Radio.

Listen up, you'll hear lots of familiar voices. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

What will you be doing for National Scrapbooking Day? It's almost upon us!
Are you trading favors with your hubby to get the day off? If he watches the kids this week, you'll hold the fort (and not complain) next time he wants to go mountain biking, fishing or whatever his thing is. Or have you a generous parent, friend who... picked by kenwj 1 year ago

The Tahoe National Forest near Sacramento is running short on money for upkeep of its portable toilets and officials may have to lock the bathroom door. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Americans may need passports to board domestic flights or to picnic in a national park next year if they live in one of the states defying the federal Real ID Act. picked by muppet 1 year ago

tlovesd posted an article a while back on the best wildlife photos of 2006. Here's a companion article on the top news photos, most of which are guaranteed to make you say "WTF?" picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

Virunga National Park, home to some of the LAST Mountain Gorillas has been flooded with Rebels and Soldiers, killing 120 Park Rangers in the last decade, a growing threat for the humble primates. picked by muppetmaker 9 months ago

Watch the current episode of 'the National' online. For those like me who don't have cable, but still want the news. I prefer to add it to winamp

picked by monolithdigital 1 year ago

It's National Underwear Day w00t!!!

What will you take off today? A bit of history about the holiday.

/I'm not wearing any pants :D picked by suebe 2 months ago

Some of the pictures are pretty amazing. you just have to look through them. It can be used as your wallpaper too. picked by beany11 2 years ago

White Castle kicks off the celebration with various grand opening events, annual recipe contest, the Crave Time Cook Off, and for the Cravers Hall of Fame competition. Get your "holey" steamed hamburgers and help celebrate. picked by suebe 1 year ago

This is a new law I can get behind. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

National Geographic documentary of secluded life in the Alaskan bush. There is living off the grid, and then there is really living off the grid. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure this hasn't been posted before. Inspired by this post. Watch your money go right down the drain! I'm not kidding! picked by mahler87 8 months ago

The US National Guard turns 371 today, 140 years older than the US. This well-ordered militia has been helping people all over the world for centuries. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago