Proof that humans evolved from fish. This authentic flesh and bones mermaid came from a local bay, Tampa Bay to be precise. The skin, fins, skull, teeth, and eyes are real once living organic flesh and bones. picked by deepdiver 2 years ago

"Statements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, in whole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working for Genentech, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies."

When lobbyists start performing the tasks that should be done by congressional staffers, the public is being ill-served. picked by cecilberman 2 weeks ago

On Monday night, two men fled from a police convoy driving on State Route 299. According to officials, they wore body armor and fired at police cars with an AK-47 assault rifle through the windows of a gold Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Highway 299 is terrifying at normal speeds! picked by psycmoe 7 months ago

You know the old children’s game (excellent for long car trips) where you think of a name, place, and item for sale beginning with the same letter: “P my name is Paul, and I come from Poughkeepsie and I sell potatoes.” Turns out there may be more to it than we thought: People like their names so much that they unconsciously opt for things that begin with their initials. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Now, the smart has a competitor that is as innovative as the smart was when it debuted in Europe over a decade ago. This car – Toyota’s iQ – will go on sale in Europe in January 2009. picked by KerOBeroS32 1 year ago

A 10-year-old girl kicked a man in the groin and ran away after he offered her candy to take off some of her clothes, authorities said. Police are searching for the man who escaped in a battered green Jeep Wrangler. picked by kamaloo 1 year ago

The holiest pretzel ever created, or the worst type of practical joke? You decide. Either way the bids are rolling in and people are getting rich quick. This brief look at the infantile iconic pretzel-shaping industry is sure to make you scowl. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Former Washington Mutual Chief Executive Lou Pepper is leading an effort to raise money for local employees hurt by the thrift's failure and subsequent sale to JPMorgan Chase. picked by jhordie 1 year ago

It would seem in Russia the economic crisis has not filtered down into the dog world as the sale of sportswear evening gowns and fav booties for dogs has bucked the trend to scrimp and save.

*chihuahua quoted as saying "Yo quiero a morir"* picked by kakana 8 months ago

In a move unprecedented in its history, Xytex, one of the oldest sperm and tissue banks in the U.S., is offering a steep discount on sperm: up to $200 off, for a net price of between $250 and $350 per vial. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

The campaign _ led by the Buddhist monks overseeing the upkeep of the remote Alaungdaw Kathapha pagoda _ will use proceeds from the sale of hair to repair sections of a road and build bridges leading to the popular pilgrimage site which is said to contain the remains of one of Buddha's disciples. picked by suebe 5 months ago

For $200,000 you too can fly like James Bond. Five gallons of fuel should last you up to 19 minutes. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

However, we don’t think Bruce Wayne would be pissed by Warner’s sale picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Manhunt 2, which was banned by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) last year for being excessively violent, will now go on sale in June with an 18 certificate following an appeal by the game's publisher, Rockstar. picked by davethefish 2 years ago

It's a property that has everything: a fisherman's cottage a mere five minutes from the sea, with a private driveway, half an acre of garden and sweeping views across some of the most beautiful coastal landscape England has to offer.

Be sure to look at the second photo! picked by topofall 2 months ago

Your mobile phone beeps, you have received a text message.
It begins: "I swear, I will make sure I give you HIV..."

But it's not an abusive threat, it's a "romantic" text message copied from a book on sale all over Nigeria that professes to give young people the words they need to court the woman or man of their dreams. picked by bingo 8 months ago

A restaurant in southern Sweden has put a potato up for auction after staff discovered what they believed to be the face of Jesus Christ in a spud that "hopped out of the frying pan" earlier this week. picked by bornbad 7 months ago

Skit featuring the most evil, two-faced boss you'll ever see... (really) picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

*Or flip-flops as they are sometimes known.

Police in Torbay are handing out the lightweight footwear to drunken women staggering in heels or walking barefoot.

This story comes in a week when the Heelarious high heeled shoes for infants went on sale in the UK.

Perhaps when these children grow up, the extra training will mean they will be able to walk in heels, no matter how drunk picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Old Saint Nick. Kris Kringle. Father Christmas. Santa Claus. The most beloved icon of the holiday season (well, him and a rollback sale at Wal-Mart). Traditionally, he'll always be the guy we think of when we think "Christmas cheer". picked by cactushair 11 months ago