Finland hosts the world mobile phone throwing championships. picked by buddha 2 years ago

Helio Gracie, the inventor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu passed away in his sleep on Thursday. He had a huge impact on the martial arts world and was one of the first sports heroes in Brazil. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

The Icelandic Phallological Museum is probably the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country. *NSFW* picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Some real news. Recent statements are that the Constitution doesn't specifically cover the office of the Vice President.

Impeach Cheney first.... picked by bcgrote 2 years ago

In the tradition of another music innovator who once called Waukesha home, Brian Chivers is introducing the world to his creation: the glass guitar. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Apparent murder suicide. Very few details yet known, but that's about all Nashville news is talking about right now. picked by theshirtpocket 5 months ago

Storm Troopers helping the helpless in the world of SW. If you have ever done this job, or are the computer hero in your home, I think you will appreciate it. picked by eljay 2 years ago

News agency Reuters has been forced to admit that footage it released last week purportedly showing Russian submersibles on the seabed of the North Pole actually came from the movie Titanic. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Report: Penguins, government agree on new arena deal! picked by punthe 3 years ago

A plating company employee with a bad habit stole $450,000 worth of silver bit by bit over 3 years. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

That is the headline of a news release announcing a new study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal.

This study finds that in less than 10 days, rats eating a high-fat diet had decreased physical endurance and short-term memory loss. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

After all of those admonishments when you were younger (or perhaps even now?) about your profligate ways, here at least is some good news. Money does, in fact, grow on trees. In the North of England, they seem to make a habit of it. OK, so it may just be visitors who do it but these trees sure look… well, make up your own mind. picked by bingo 1 month ago

I know it's a bit late, but here's a news story detailing the dangers of consuming tryptophan. Hope everybody had a safe thanksgiving - free of all tryptophan related problems. picked by sykeo56 2 years ago

This is not a commercial site, but a news article I found interesting. You can snorkel alongside whale sharks in the Philippines for half a day for $7.45 US. What a deal!

Article describes one snorkeler's experience. picked by meggysue 1 year ago

This time it's the Jehovah's Witnesses. They are inviting you to public conventions all this week to reveal their latest apocalyptic visions. By their calculations the end of the world is imminent and we need to be prepared immediately for the coming cataclysm. picked by equinox 6 months ago

Don't make those summer vacation plans without visiting this site first. picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

Most people eat with them. Some people play them. But Joe Allison is a a bit different. He balances spoons on his face. The nine-year-old is so skilled at it that he has his sights set on a world record attempt. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A news report says a burglar who broke into a house claims he was held captive by a "supernatural figure" for three days without food and water. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Albert Leichtfried and Markus Bendler climb waterfalls all over the world, by cheating... they wait until they are frozen. Hermann Erber was taking pictures of the dynamic duo, climbing this hundred meter high frozen falls in Japan, when the entire right side of the falls collapsed. picked by cactushair 1 year ago

In certain cultures around the world, creatures like beetles, stink bugs, and grubs are not seen as pests, but as food items. In places where protein sources are rare, they are a vital part of the diet. Though they are relegated to game show gross-out props in much of the West, these creatures are quite eco-friendly as food. They consume relatively little, and do not require grazing land or ant... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago