last year whilst reading a forum i came across a comment about a suspension bridge under construction in china. the comment, made by someone living in china, mentioned that this bridge, when completed, would be the tallest in the world by some way and smash the record for highest deck-to-ground distance held by the royal gorge bridge in colorado (1'053ft). picked by allsux 9 months ago

Love this Monty Python clip picked by buddha 2 years ago

More than 250 witnesses, over ten years and at god knows what cost we have the obvious conclusion! picked by topofall 2 years ago

Eighty books in high school library stacks are corrupting students with tales of abortion, homosexuality and atheism. That's according to a West Palm Beach mother who has appealed to the school board to remove the books from the shelves of Dreyfoos and Royal Palm Beach high schools. [where's that Flordia category?] picked by sholom22 2 years ago

Bathsheba is one of the most beguiling characters in the Bible. Wife, mother, queen, object of royal lust. This tale is timeless. And very relevant to me because she is my namesake. Thanks, Suebe! picked by MissWinkle 2 years ago

this all happened during a life broadcast about two hours ago, and they're still not sure what happened. So far 12 injured people and 2 deaths have been confirmed, although that number will probably rise.
Even though they don't say anything until more is clear, this can't be an accident (as all roads are blocked on the route the royal bus takes during Queens day). picked by Nicky666 7 months ago

In order to understand alien abduction you need to realize that everything is controlled by scientologists made up of Eskimos with help from the Royal Air Force. picked by mandolinorange 2 years ago

A Royal Marine who rugby-tackled a suicide bomber has been awarded the Military Cross - alongside the first woman in the navy to get the honour. picked by ruthstark 3 months ago

Princess Eugenie really entered the spirit of Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot today as she arrived for the third day of racing wearing what looked suspiciously like a giant garden pea perched on the front of her head.
*if I could get away with this...I'd be arrested* picked by bornbad 5 months ago

The Royal Thai Police have released the sketch of a man suspected of stealing 200,000 baht from the Ladprao branch of the Government Savings Bank (GSB) in Bangkok. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

In order to reduce malpractice, the UK Royal College of GPs will have patients rate their doctors. picked by Ankabout 8 months ago

A new book - written by two experts from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - reveals the ingenious and often devious strategies which plants have developed to help ensure their continued existence. picked by maven 1 year ago

Wish I could go! picked by suebe 3 years ago

Increasingly large pub measures are pushing customers towards unsafe levels of drinking, the Royal College of Physicians has warned. picked by davethefish 2 years ago

Would you like to visit Europe with the kids and without the hassles associated with overseas travel? European cruises are the perfect answer for families who are looking for enriching cultural experiences they can share together. A cruise makes it easy to explore new places and then return to the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship—complete with child-friendly activities and familiar f... read full post picked by ksmith016 2 years ago

At the end of the class, the dancers march in an almost royal, Renaissance procession, as if they were lords and ladies at court. Grace, says one of the dancers, is a visual representation of a whole set of feelings, confidence being one of the strongest ones. And on this floor, for an hour and 15 minutes, grace and confidence imbue the dance. picked by suebe 12 months ago

Robert Plant received a royal honor from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on Friday, putting the former Led Zeppelin front man one notch above his old band mate Jimmy Page. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

What rubbish designs! Does anybody actually look at the coins they use? picked by topofall 2 years ago

Cockroaches crawled on operating tables during procedures, the inquiry into Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital has been told. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

An unusual royal procession has sailed serenely down the Thames as river traffic made way for a 16ft Egyptian Pharaoh made entirely of Lego. picked by topofall 10 months ago