An article from the Guardian. It's a little hysterical in sections, but worth a look. picked by Fascha 3 years ago

The risk of cancer for Hispanics living in Florida is 40 percent higher than for those who live in their native countries, a puzzling new study finds. The finding holds even after researchers corrected for the increase detection rates in the United States. And access to health care did not make things better. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Forget YouTube—if you're a member of the US Military deployed overseas, you're about to become intimately familiar with TroopTube. The Military has launched TroopTube as an alternative to other video sharing sites, which have been banned from being accessed from bases overseas. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Here are 10 quotes, mostly by Americans, that are actually quite critical of the United States, but succeed nonetheless in being both witty and funny as well. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The United States has asked four oil-rich Gulf states for close to 300 billion dollars to help it curb the global financial meltdown. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Despite some people's theories, the United States' national motto, "In God We Trust" was not added to paper money by mistake. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

"The United States and Australia are likely to build defensive fortresses around their countries"
*Included: Choose your own apocalypse*
(pick which one that serves your needs) picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Zac Sunderland, who left Marina del Rey 13 months ago with a bold ambition to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone, returned to complete that quest today at 10:30 a.m. Update to this post picked by suebe 4 months ago

Are they one and the same? What happens when they differ?
Another in the Hillsdale College series of articles. This one from a speech by John Bolton, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (and admitably, biased). Permanent pdf link. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

That 192 countries quiz was WAY too difficult for us geographically-challenged Plimers(Plimates?)... If your ego needs a boost try one a little closer to home - unless you live in one of those other 191 countries. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

The Electoral College of the US has it proponents and its detractors. One possible replacement is the National Popular Vote (NPV). Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass laws to enact this system provided enough other states does likewise. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Cat Bombs, War Pigs, Military Insects

The most creative way to use a cat as a weapon happened in World War II. The United States’ OSS (Office of Strategic Services, the precursor of the CIA) needed a way to guide bombs to sink German ships. picked by Turtle 2 years ago

Beaches not only come in all shapes, sizes, and textures, they come in a virtual rainbow of colors. Most beach fans know that sand color can range from pale cream to golden to caramel, but few realize that in select places around the world, sands can be red, brown, pink, orange, gold, purple, green, and even black! picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Cricket—now played by millions of people in 92 countries ranging from the Caribbean to Europe to Africa to South Asia—was once the national game of, yes, these United States. And one of the first outdoor sports to be played on these shores. An 1844 cricket match between teams from the United States and Canada was the first international sporting event in the modern world, predating th... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

In direct violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which forbids military troops from playing a role in domestic law enforcement, the Pentagon has announced plans to station 20,000 armed, uniformed troops inside the United States where they will walk the streets, ready to "respond to terrorism events," picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

A recent U.S. military policy decision now explicitly states that observations by hush-hush government spacecraft of incoming bolides and fireballs are classified secret and are not to be released. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

Britain unveiled a new medal Wednesday that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II.
~Theme pic is NOT the medal, couldn't find it.~ picked by Bingo 5 months ago

In times of war, many voices are heard. The promises of politicians, the criticism of pundits and the objections of protesters, but one local record label is making sure the voices of those closest to the battlegrounds also are heard.
To The Fallen Records website picked by suebe 3 years ago

Bungling sign writing around the world have been exposed by a new book which quite literally discovered a new "sign language". From the down right obvious to the ridiculous and from South Korea to Canada, Signspotting 2 from the Lonely Planet series captures it all. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Facial tattoos, usually in the news because some youngster tried to be as outrageous as possible, actually have a long tradition among tribes around the world. Find out where to find beautiful facial tattoos
and what they mean. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago