If you want to know whether your marriage will survive, look at your spouse's yearbook photos.

Psychologists have found that how much people smile in old photographs can predict their later success in marriage. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

The length of a man's ring finger may predict his success as a financial trader.

*I'm in the wrong trade* picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Scent of Success is created from a blend of grass, sweat, boot leather and heat spray. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

A map has a starting point. Your origin is who you are right now. Most people when asked to introduce themselves would say, “Hi, I’m Jean and I am a 17-year old, senior high school student.” It does not tell you about who Jean is. To gain insights about yourself, you need to look closely at your beliefs, values, and principles aside from your economic, professional, cultural, and... read full post picked by Gasen 2 years ago

In-N-Out is the phenomenally successful West Coast chain with its secret menu of Doubles, Protein Style and Animal Style burgers. If you want salads, chicken or a latte, try someplace else. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

The Swiss have produced a remarkable success story. They have one of the world’s most stable economies, a skilled workforce, internationally recognized export companies, a sound currency, and renowned banking and financial services. All this is combined with remarkable social harmony, given that Switzerland has four national languages and great religious diversity. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The pastor whose prayer Sarah Palin says helped her to become governor of Alaska founded his ministry with a witchhunt against a Kenyan woman who he accused of causing car accidents through demonic spells. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

It may not have exactly been the target market when it was launched, but a particular brand of moisturiser is going down a storm with the elephants in Belfast Zoo - particularly to keep their bottoms smooth. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Money should never be a reason for living, even if the large majority of people surrounding us actually believe in such a crazy idea. I can only pity them, as my purpose in the present work is not providing answers, but raising questions. You are the ones to judge for yourselves and draw the right conclusions regarding your own life and beliefs. picked by moniquebarb 3 years ago

'Mission creep' in the Iraq conflict has dropped US chances of success from 70 percent to 26 percent, says a University of Georgia researcher. The predictions were made by a statistical system that has been accurate in 80 percent of former conflicts, said assistant professor Patricia L. Sullivan. The same approach gave a 93% chance of success for the first Iraq War in 1991. picked by TheUncannyWally 2 years ago

Something to lift up your spirits picked by amess 8 months ago

Ferraro, a Clinton fundraiser and supporter,and former vice presidential candidate, told a California newspaper that Obama would not be in this position in the contest "if he were a white man, or if he were a woman of any color".

Hilary Clinton has declined to comment so far. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

Following on from Autumn's post about Lakshmi born with vestigial remnants of a conjoined twin (or born as the reincarnation of a god, depending on your point of view), she has had the surgery now, and after a team of 30 doctors operated for 24 hours, she is doing fine.

NB, the Daily Mail have updated the article Autumn linked to to reflect this. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

I dread to think what an 'unsuccessful' endeavour would be like!! picked by topofall 2 years ago

A French medical team hailed as a success pioneering surgery Wednesday on a man in near zero-gravity conditions on a flight looping in the air like a roller coaster to mimic weightlessness.

Next up, is to bring sharks with laser beams into the surgery room, to mimic conditions of surgery during a volcanic eruption. picked by worldtraveler666 3 years ago

The results of an experiment carried out by Swedish scientists gives hope of future success in womb transplantation in humans. picked by maxriter 3 years ago

Movie critics gives rave reviews to Jonathan Dayton's this summer's blockbuster hit Little Miss Sunshine. picked by Jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Apparently your surname affects how your life will unfold. If your surname starts with any letter after M, I'm sorry, but apparently you will not ... picked by Ankabout 2 years ago

Successful results from two more face transplants will speed progress towards similar operations in other countries, say experts. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Do you know the real trick to being a successful dieter? The best way is just what the age-old saying tells you to do: Know Yourself. picked by foxy 3 years ago