Evolution is supposed to inch forward over eons, but sometimes, at least in the case of a little fish called the threespine stickleback, the process can go in relative warp-speed reverse, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and published online ahead of print in the May 20 issue of Current Biology. picked by mutil8or 2 hours ago

Fun little flash game which in theory should be easy but in reality is impossible for me.

Trampolines shouldn't work this way. picked by davbob 3 hours ago

A British holiday plane was diverted to France after a couple became embroiled in a "drunken" air-rage fight at 35,000ft over the Mediterranean.Eyewitnesses said the woman passenger "took a bite out of the face" of her boyfriend or husband. picked by maxriter 3 hours ago

By "never part," they did not mean only their hearts or spirits. They meant their bodies as well. And they gave themselves a range of about 15 feet. picked by kissmenow 4 hours ago

"Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold" picked by Neticulis 6 hours ago

People across China have opened their wallets to give earthquake aid -- and fraudsters have swung into action to capitalise on the burst of generosity. picked by 2longdogs 7 hours ago

China on Thursday asked the United States for satellite images of quake-stricken Sichuan province to help locate victims and identify seriously damaged roads and infrastructure. picked by 2longdogs 8 hours ago

These PC stories get sillier! picked by topofall 8 hours ago

Rev. Manning who definitely can't stand Obama (or Oprah, Wright, and the Trinity church for that matter) is claiming that Obama & Wright are gay lovers. This is the same reverend who called Obama a "Long Legged Mack Daddy Pimp," Definitely a screw or two loose. picked by 2manyusernames 9 hours ago

Microsoft is the first console manufacturer to sell 10 million consoles in North America...

Now, is that 10 million functioning consoles?

Or, is that including the 30 odd percent that failed with the Red Ring of Death?

BWAA HAA HAA HAA HAA!!!! picked by punthe 10 hours ago

(pronounced Mamma-Son) A three part story from Pearl Jam. Tells the tale of a boy who (part 1) never knew his father but grew up to be just like him. His mother, finding him to be so much like his father, slept with him. (part 2) The young man lost his mind, going on a killing spree and eventually (part 3) ends up on death row and blames all his sin on his mother, rightfully so(?). I - Alive II... read full post picked by donteatpoop 10 hours ago

sounds shocking until you realize that it was just an accident during a bout of extremely rough sex. picked by 2manyusernames 10 hours ago

If Monday’s earthquake in China has sparked an interest in seismology, and you happen to own a Mac laptop, you can transform your computer into your own personal seismic station. A free program from SeisMac takes advantage of the acceleration sensor inside you computer to register when it gets the shakes. picked by AutumnLotus 10 hours ago

That's right. Nintendo didn't develop the controller technology, but they sure as heck took credit for it.

Microsoft was also sued by the same company, but settled before it went to trial.

Sony is still manufacturing their OWN technology. picked by punthe 10 hours ago

interesting range of replies, from serious to joking, from non-committal to quite open and honest. picked by 2manyusernames 11 hours ago

A man who authorities suspect fatally beat his ex-wife with a baseball bat is now in custody after perching himself on an overpass for about 90 minutes. picked by lunasol 11 hours ago

A popular North Texas waterpark is being sued by a former visitor after she says she was injured at the park on a ride that hasn't been fixed. picked by lunasol 11 hours ago

Yeah, I've been on the fence, unable to pick a candidate for the office of POTUS. Now, that has changed. This nation does need change. Change that only a man like John McClane can offer.

That is John McClane - not John McCain. Yippie-kay-yay America! picked by 2manyusernames 11 hours ago

Remember the tragic, horrific story about 13-year Megan Meier and how her adult neighbors, including Lori Drew created a false persona that resulted in her committing suicide?

Indictments were handed down today that could have Drew spending as much as 20 years in prison picked by 2manyusernames 11 hours ago

Astronomers are baffled after finding an exotic type of star called a pulsar apparently locked in an elongated orbit around a star much like the sun -- an arrangement defying what had been known about such objects. picked by AutumnLotus 11 hours ago

Crystal is one of dozens of young people who are turning to social networking sites to talk about sexual assualt.

Some do it as a form of therapy, others like Crystal do it because they feel slighted by the justice system which often has a hard time convicting rape cases or as in Crystal's case when the prosecutor doesn't file rape charges at all. picked by 2manyusernames 12 hours ago

This is fascinating. I have long since pondered over how the torches work, the mechanics behind them, and the design.

This covers it all. picked by muppetmaker 12 hours ago

Russian space scientists have announced a new breakthrough in a long pedigree of firsts: the birth of 30 grandchildren of a "space cockroach" who spent 12 days in orbit. picked by AutumnLotus 12 hours ago

These two boys raise a rather interesting point....

WOW! picked by muppetmaker 12 hours ago

Watch out for those news ninjas. They are everywhere. picked by muppetmaker 12 hours ago