A U.S.-led international team of scientists has reported preliminary evidence consistent with Einstein's disavowed theory of a force that opposes gravity. In 1917, Einstein proposed a cosmological constant -- a force opposing gravity -- to explain why the universe does not collapse under the force of gravity. At the time, Einstein and other scientists believed the universe was static. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Teachers should not assume that their pupils have a "mum and dad" under guidance aimed at tackling antigay bullying in schools. It says primary pupils as young as four should be familiarised with the idea of same-sex couples to help combat homophobic attitudes. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply
So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why
He said you look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you'll do
So I took off my hat I said imagine that, huh, me working for you picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

County officials say the move to expand child-care payments to thousands of welfare-recipient parents -- allowing them to stay home and tend to their children under 6 years old full-time.
*WTF?* picked by bornbad 5 months ago

A round-the-clock curfew would restrict thousands of cats to their own homes under a draft plan proposed by a Victorian council. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Forvik is one of the Shetland Islands. It is about 2.5 acres, so very small. It is owned by Stuart Hill. Mr Hill asserts that Shetland is not and never has been a part of The United Kingdom, never having left Norwegian ownership. Shetland originally passed under the care of The Crown in the 1400s when it was pawned by King Christian to pay for a dowry. This status has never formally changed a... read full post picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

...sorry in advance to our American Plimates for the comment under the photo on the page! picked by topofall 1 year ago

Now That Money's Being Distributed, Bailout Meant To Be Transparent Cloaked Under Veil Of Secrecy picked by chappy 1 year ago

OK, it's great, but I want to see the video of the first time she tried it and cracked her head on the first car. picked by redbull_uk 3 years ago

The Portuguese police received an anonymous letter stating she was buried in some rocks 9 miles from where she was abducted on May 3rd. Ugh, I hope this is not true... picked by Moe 2 years ago

After more than a week of ploughing through thick ice, Russian subs will plant the Russian flag on the north pole, staking their claim to the massive oil reserve under the pole.

Why didn't I think of that? picked by drumingspz 2 years ago

94 students cross a street, enter a building, take a tunnel under that same street, come from a door, cross that same street again and again.
Frustrated car drivers ?...Yes picked by wildminou 2 years ago

Authorities responding to a report of a foul odor found malnourished 3-week-old twins under a bed in an apartment containing their mother’s decomposing remains.

Just so sad :( picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A humpback whale has been spotted swimming under the Verrazano Bridge in the New York Harbor. This is kinda cool, and also kinda worrying. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

I find this to be therapeutic when I am under stress for some reason. I can't stop! lol picked by gavin7103 2 years ago

This excellent article discusses the promises and problems of seafloor mining.
I can hear you all thinking: "Let's hope we get the legal and environmental stuff right, better than on (or under) land!"
Hope will not be enough. We should all work to make it happen, especially those of us who work in the industry. picked by rambler 7 months ago

While I like the idea of peer review system in schools the form of PRS in Toledo, Ohio is somewhat disturbing. Under peer review, a team of master teachers called "consultants" meticulously monitors and evaluates teachers in several areas. Very nice, but who will watch the watchers? picked by SkandarGraun 1 year ago

Police soon located a suspect, Bilbo Baggins Ballard, 35, of 35375 Mudd Lane, Astoria, and charged him with driving under the influence of intoxicants, hit and run, and first-degree criminal mischief.

**okay... not THE Bilbo Baggins in the pic... but still! picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

A 3-year-old boy wandered out of the hotel room he was staying in, while sleepwalking and ended up under a
parked van.

**Picture is from news article** picked by princess2408 1 year ago

Britain's nuclear defense headquarters could be under threat from terrorists using Google Earth.
Close-up aerial views of the top-secret naval base are on the computer program — available for free over the internet. picked by bingo 9 months ago