Here is an idea that builds on the idea of bike-share but takes up a lot less space: Shared electric scooters. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

An '86 Buick Regal stripped of its engine, suspension, transmission and electrical system and outfitted with 4 independent pedal and gear mechanisms. On it's maiden run, police stop it and deem it unsafe. See video here. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Beetles first appeared on Earth at the same time as the earliest dinosaurs but turned out to be much better survivors, a new evolutionary study has shown. Today, there are an estimated 350,000 known species of beetle on Earth, and probably several million more yet to be discovered, say scientists. The insects account for about a quarter of all life forms on the planet. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A few years ago, a number of brave intelligent men and women from the land of JaxWorth set out for the shores of Nova Roma. This was the New World discovered in the 15th century by Roman sailors traveling across the Pacific in search of a route to trade with India. Basically it was a shared-world created by Donteatpoop, Icepigs, and others. They imagined a world where Rome never fell and went o... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Thomas Monahan, a 9-year old boy died in a house fire while attempting to rescue his dog Sophie. He wrote a book which shows the bond he and his dog shared during their too brief of a life together. Article also has link to book. Guys, if you read this, be prepared to claim some dust got in your eye. Very heart-breaking. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Over at Rapture Ready a large number of posters are claiming a shared uneasy feeling that may be an indication that the rapture is here any day now. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

The Calamity Game is a Flash sandbox where you can set up scenes that unfold based on simple laws of physics acting on a rag doll. These scenes can be shared with the community of Calamity Game users, who can view the scene you have created and then build upon it. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

DNA analysis of ancient remains shows that Neanderthals shared with modern humans the gene that gives the ability to taste bitter flavours.
Most people find the chemical, known as PTC, very bitter, but 25% cannot taste it at all.

The two groups have different taste receptors on their tongues. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Queenstowner Mark Ferguson, 42, turned heads and dropped jaws when he turned up to the underwear raceday wearing just carpet slippers and a pair of tiny white underpants which he shared with inflatable friend "Brian". picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Ari Versluis and stylist Ellie Uyttenbroek, inspired by a shared interest in the striking dress codes of various social groups, have systematically documented numerous identities over the last 13 years. They call their series Exactitudes: a record of people's attempts to distinguish themselves from others by assuming a group identity. picked by queenofhearts 2 years ago

Fourteen great minds on social media have shared thoughts on what 2009 may have in store for us. Here’s some of what they’re thinking: picked by eastcoast1978 11 months ago

Authorities euthanized dozens of sickly cats found in a cockroach-infested apartment shared by an elderly woman and her adult daughter. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

What kind of people allow their faces and names to be shared publicly on a YouTube video that documents them roaming the Twin Cities, laughing for the camera as they assault pedestrians, bike riders and children?

(Video in article) picked by icepigs 6 days ago

Every country has its own traditions and cuisine, and when it comes to barbecuing, every nation has its own style. Though many regional variations of barbecuing exist, there is one shared commonality no matter which side of the globe you’re on: a barbecue. picked by snowman7769 6 months ago

A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system, the ability of vitamin D to regulate anti-bactericidal proteins, is so important that is has been conserved through almost 60 million years of evolution and is shared only by primates, including humans – but no other known animal species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

My buddy just shared this with me and I think I want a pair. picked by Muppetmaker 2 years ago

An amorous couple in London had their privacy invaded in a big way. That's what they get for doing it on a rooftop. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

In a search for their ancestors, more than 140 people with variations of the last name Kincaid have taken DNA tests and shared their results on the Internet. They have found war heroes, sailors and survivors of the Irish potato famine. They have also stumbled upon b*****ds, liars and two-timers. picked by equinox 10 months ago

A 53-year-old man suspected of slapping the backside of his bikini-clad neighbor faces the possibility of prison. As she sunbathed in a sheilded spot in the shared backyard on the afternoon of June 15, the woman said she was approached by Tewell who started making sexually suggestive comments to her and asked her if she would have sex with him. When the woman told Tewell to go home to his wife, ... read full post picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

We were in bored in Chatzy so I dug this up and shared it with Plimemates in the room. For those of you who missed it, and wonder what the pilots are doing... picked by eljay 2 years ago