It's also the first Fortune 500 company that apparently can't get real life dates. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Today, at 4:17pm EST, the world will hold their collective breath for a full sixty seconds to reduce their carbon emissions.

(before you comment on how this will not do a thing for the environment, read the actual post.) picked by mattgup 6 months ago

This was covered on the tv news, but not in the online versions of the local papers. Several MM dispensaries were raided again by the DEA. City Hall says "Hey, we're doing what is legal in the state, but we'll make some concessions to the Feds..." Protestors were on hand, some were arrested. Can't wait for the DEA to move on to New Mexico and leave us alone for a bit! (Placed under ... read full post picked by bcgrote 2 years ago

When an alarm announced that the United States had launched missiles at the Soviet Union, Stanislav Petrov could have pushed the red button to start a full-scale nuclear war. Luckily for all of us, he didn't. picked by miranda622 2 years ago

Kyodo News agency said Tanjo mailed his severed left pinky finger, a DVD showing the finger being chopped, and a protest statement... picked by kxmk 2 years ago

What an evening it's been: 50ft waves and 50knot winds! I've been hand steering for most of the evening to keep Totallymoney.com as happy as she can be in these incredible conditions - and what fun it's been, even if really nerve-wracking at times! picked by iamamaniac 6 months ago

Not so good news for crustacean lovers.

According to a research from Queen’s University Belfast researchers, crabs not only feel pain, but also remember it. Professor Bob Elwood and Mirjam Appel used electric shocks on hermit crabs to determine their response to unpleasant external stimuli. picked by bingo 8 months ago

Even if you're not that fussed about the date it's worth checking. The accompanying footage from around the world is mesmerising.

And if that weren't enough it will tell you a summary of your local weather too.

What more could you want? If the answer to that is jazz with an up-tempo beat then that's covered too. picked by pocksucket 6 months ago

Researchers at the U.S. Navy's China Lake Naval Warfare Center are developing a new material that would shield ships against high-energy weapons like lasers. The work could help protect equipment and personnel, while also thwarting any of Chez's plans for world domination. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

Soldiers? Pilots? Timber Cutter? Well, not really... picked by Mystic 2 years ago

An explosive five-week course has started to reel students to College Station in hopes for life changes. News 8's David Schechter reports. The guy who teaches it has been my next door neighbor growing up and was one of my very good friends as well. He joined the Navy as I did, retired and now teaches at Texas A & M. It is a much needed service. picked by TraumaMamma 2 years ago

If we take a look at the state of photography today, such as the advances of digital camera, artful image manipulation by photoshop, and even the role of paparazzi in media - and the pervasiveness of photographic images in our lives, it is easy to forget that the first photograph ever was taken just 180 years ago. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Cone Pizza! South Korea, and you know what? It looks pretty damn tasty. picked by carmalita565 2 years ago

People come into the world ready to count its wonders. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

TIME magazine has just released their annual Top 10 lists of 2007 and the following are the major news stories of 2007 that received little or no mainstream media coverage. picked by a2zme 2 years ago

For several years now the notion of an operating system from Google has had geeks around the world drooling. From the rumoured (and debunked) Linux variant Goobuntu to Android on Smartbooks, speculation has been rife. Today Google made an official announcement that their own OS is coming. picked by pocksucket 5 months ago

Amazing Pictures picked by whi73rav3n 3 years ago

One of the many enchanting vacation spots in the world; The Bahamas. picked by naddyy 2 years ago

You have to see this accidental ski plunge video to believe it. Racing uncontrolled at over 50mph as he plummeted over the cliff, then falling 351 feet and landing at the base of the rock face buried 10 feet deep in the snow - uninjured. He was confirmed this week to have beaten the prior record by over 100 feet. picked by equinox 10 months ago

The Brazilian Soccer Federation president admitted that some players arrived at the hotel drunk after nights off, sometimes even at 4 or 6am. No wonder the team played so poorly during the competition. picked by fejas 2 years ago