See the images and other stuff that doesn't make it into the magazine picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

For the last few years the global economy has been running on two engines, the U.S. on the consumption side and China on the production side, both lifting the entire global economy. That was then. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

One thing is certain about the 2008 presidential election campaign that begins in one year: It won't involve George W. Bush as a candidate.

But bipartisan legislation to repeal the 22nd Amendment restriction of two terms for U.S. presidents could change that certainty for future presidents.

What is your opinion? picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Start building your underground bunkers now. picked by hypnotode 3 years ago

the image talks, and u dont need know russian. but if u dont understand images i can help u. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

This is a list of crazy laws in American history. Most of the laws listed below were repealed by now but there are many crazy laws on the list that are still being used. picked by craziesean 2 years ago

What are the dumb laws of your state? These are only US laws. If you have weird or dumb laws in your country, please share. picked by eLJay 2 years ago

George Washington's farewell address written in more modern english picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Do you know where New Mexico is? Is it even in this country?!

Here's a chance to show your geographical know-how, Skippy. picked by waggamandave 2 years ago

(you may have to use the drop down on top right to get to the interactive map).
This is pretty fascinating. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Looks like Milkshake will be making a nice living selling his supply on e-bay!

Info on Vegimite:


never did get the chance to try it... picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

well on this date 196 years ago. After years of fighting the French, UK started to blockade the US to prevent trading, impressing Americans into fighting for the British as well as helping the native Americans in their fight against the US. Because of this, America declared war on the UK and invaded Canada . The war was incredibly costly to both sides and is also the inspiration for The S... read full post picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

It hasn't been easy getting people excited about celebrating the 200th birthday of that tall, gaunt, bearded, Kentucky-bred president who was born in a log cabin and went on to lead his people through a bloody civil war.

No, not Abraham Lincoln. It's that other tall, log cabin-born Kentuckian, Jefferson Davis, whose 200th has turned out to be something of a lost cause. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Are they one and the same? What happens when they differ?
Another in the Hillsdale College series of articles. This one from a speech by John Bolton, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (and admitably, biased). Permanent pdf link. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

to decriminalize homosexuality world wide. picked by JoshSF49 12 months ago

Controversial ban made it difficult for U.S. citizens to buy prescription drugs from cheaper Canadian sources. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

The attempt to make online gambling illegal in the US has ran into all sorts of roadblocks, mainly in defining the terms as well as making exceptions for domestic companies such as horse racing and government lotteries. Reading the final order, it appears that Americans will be able to gamble online. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Screw all the poll talk for a minute. This Canadian guy breaks it all down.

Pretty simple, eh? picked by muppet 1 year ago

Why? So that other countries can censor the content their citizens can access. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

In 2001, people 65 and older accounted for about 15 percent of all licensed drivers but caused only about 7 percent of all accidents in the United States. By contrast, people ages 15 to 24 accounted for just 13 percent of all licensed drivers, but caused 43 percent of all accidents. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago