Flight Simulator geeks are flying around the world in the 2007 Round-The-World Flight Simulator Race. The race pits teams from AVSim, FlightSim and Sim-Outhouse against each other in a race around the world with special rules, conditions and bonuses. All teams were given the rules 24 hours in advance of the start of the race (10a EST on Friday). The rules include route requirements (such as two a... read full post picked by dfelteau 1 year ago

A leatherback turtle called Billie won the first Great Turtle Race from Costa Rica to the Galapagos Islands, swimming at a leisurely 5 to 6 kilometres per hour, organisers say. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The UN has entered a new race of people on our earth based on the definition of the word. The new race which is one of the largest on our planet is the new Geek race. As always with races comes racism and the UN have quickly defined racist terms for the new race which include retard, noob and nerd. picked by Richye 1 year ago

Within minutes of posting a story on CNN's homepage called "Gender or race: Black women voters face tough choices in South Carolina," readers reacted quickly and angrily. Many took umbrage at the story's suggestion that black women voters face "a unique, and most unexpected dilemma" about voting their race or their gender. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

The human race will one day split into two separate species, an attractive, intelligent ruling elite and an underclass of dim-witted, ugly goblin-like creatures, according to a top scientist. picked by eljay 9 months ago

The original event, the Kinetic Grand Championship in Humboldt County, California, is also called the "Triathlon of the Art World" because art and engineering are combined with physical endurance during a three day cross country race that includes sand, mud, pavement, a bay crossing, a river crossing and major hills. (A Blog documenting the daily trials of the race, with many, many phot... read full post picked by psycmoe 2 months ago

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A 14-year-old girl riding in a mountain bike race was attacked in the dark of night by a Grizzly bear Sunday and severely injured, but she was able to make a brief 911 call that eventually resulted in her rescue.

Detailed account here picked by bevissimo 3 weeks ago

Russia is leading the race to complete a manned mission to Mars and could land a Russian on the Red Planet by 2025, a leading scientist was quoted as saying on Tuesday. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A monthly series dealing with the early history of American Jewry. Particular emphasis will be placed on those who struggled to maintain their religious observance in an environment that was drastically different from the one prevalent then in other parts of the world.

*follow numbered links at the bottom of page to get to the various parts of this series. Interesting history.* picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The entire amazing movie can be LEGALLY viewed here. Enjoy! picked by skate2live 7 months ago

CSIRO scientists in Victoria are aiming to be the first in the world to develop a genetically modified chicken immune to the killer bird flu. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The race among the world's cities to build the ultimate record-busting, flat-out tallest skyscraper on the planet is fast and furious. And the obsession to build mega-structures in nosebleed territory is particularly acute in much of economically dynamic Asia and the oil-rich Middle East. And the present reigning champ among skyscrapers globally is Taiwan's Taipei 101, a structure that climbs up 5... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"I do not believe in seperating ANY RACE in America. WE ARE AMERICANS! How dare we have Black History Month... Yes, I get it. Black people were slaves here once. You know what? That does suck some major balls, however, it is time to move the f*ck on." picked by DemureArt 10 months ago

The United States and Russia appear to be in a new race to the moon, and an isotope under the lunar surface may be the prize. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

This rare 1939 race car that he commissioned could go for $12 million, despite the fact that most people don't really want to be associated with Hitler. The car's value is based on its technological importance though, so people will bid anyway. picked by ybne1else 2 years ago

A wheel falls off a race car and finds a perfect home picked by manatee 2 years ago

I laughed so hard my chest hurt. picked by gammerus 6 months ago

DHL is the big winner this year in the annual package race staged by students at Georgia Tech to test the mettle of the major delivery services. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A new test being offered by a British company can determine an individual's history with alcohol during the past months -- or even years. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Asian-American women ages 15-24 have the highest suicide rate of women in any race or ethnic group in that age group. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Asian-American women in that age range. picked by slider 1 year ago