OH, it brings such blessed relief and now scientists can tell you why - scratching an itch temporarily shuts off areas in the brain linked with unpleasant feelings and memories. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The U.N. relief agency has suspended operations in Gaza because of the danger posed by Israeli military action. The decision was made as Israel pressed its air and ground offensive amid a rising civilian death toll and international efforts to halt the violence. picked by bingo 10 months ago

The Bangladesh Cyclone has left millions without food, water, and shelter. Countries around the world are rushing aid. The US, as always, is bringing in huge amounts of supplies. Radical Islamics are protesting this trying to prevent the aid from reaching the people. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Here are illustrations from A Sigh Of Relief (most ironic title for a book ever) along with the nightmares they have induced. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Two studies published on Thursday offer new hope for Parkinson's disease -- one using gene therapy to treat the symptoms and another investigating a drug that might stop the incurable disease in its tracks. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

BERLIN (Reuters) - A vicar in Germany who had the novel idea of helping parishioners escape the stresses and strains of daily life by letting them lie in an open grave was upset when intrusive journalists spoiled the atmosphere.

Those wacky Germans again... picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Hangover relief from the holidays..or any other day. picked by pvisi111 11 months ago

The funniest relief fund act of all time raises 4 mill for the needy. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

As a side note, this study used data from 1976 to 1980, before statin use was prevalent. picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

Going further than just using simple tools, orangutans in Indonesia have been observed self medicating with a balm made from naturally occuring compounds for pain relief. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Good deal IF he's back from elbow and back surguries. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

An Omaha man is smiling with relief because a posse of strangers rounded up and returned more than $2,000 that spilled from his dropped wallet. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Coalition forces discovered a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device disguised as a Red Crescent food relief truck in southeastern Mosul Feb. 15.

The truck was labeled with hospital markings but contained eight 55-gallon drums with more than 5,000 pounds of unknown bulk explosives. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A blue-collar android tough enough to trudge through heavy rains, carry out disaster relief operations and work in environments hazardous to humans. picked by osiris12 2 years ago

Japan has the answer to your dreams. This one vial can moisturize and whiten your skin, reduce pore size, cure headaches, canker sores, menstrual problems and much more! How does it do all this? Its main ingredient is equine placenta picked by bernardblack 8 months ago

Four U.S. Navy ships which have been stationed off cyclone-hit Myanmar with relief supplies and aircraft will return to normal duties after the junta rejected their help. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

Went through all 100 and I didn't make that list (sigh of relief). Did you make the list? Check it out.

No, Dumbledore didn't make the list. Just thought it was appropriate. picked by larknet 2 years ago

Between 2003 and 2007 — as many military families dealt with long war deployments and increased numbers of home foreclosures — Army Emergency Relief grew into a $345 million behemoth. During those years, the charity packed away $117 million into its own reserves while spending just $64 million on direct aid picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

ROME. The news that Irish rock group U2 will release a new album in March has been hailed with relief and joy throughout the developing world. Millions of grateful peasants and refugees mobbed aid workers in Africa and Asia, offering sacrifices of new crops and young lambs to lead singer Bono for gracing the world with yet another insight into poverty. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Ricky Gervais visits Africa for Comic Relief....or so it seems. picked by motorstorm 2 years ago