Sunday, 30 November 2008

Starfish: Stunning Sentinels of the Seas


More popular for their appearance rather than their anatomy, with colors that’ll mesmerize even the greyest of our species, the starfish are undoubtedly some of the most stunning creatures found in the earth’s oceans. Here’s a look at one of the most elegant gifts that nature has to offer.

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There's Something Strange About Saturn


Theories behind the mysterious hexagon on the surface of Saturn. Saturn, the sixth planet in our solar system, has caused quite a stir in the news recently when the NASA Cassini Orbiter photographed a six sided geometric shape on the surface of the planet.

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Through the Looking Glass: The Art of M.C. Escher


Welcome to a world of chaos and unreality.

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Unusual Eating Places: Underwater Restaurants


The world's first all-glass undersea restaurant offers a 360 degree view of the breathtaking marine life in Maldives, while the world's very first underwater restaurant in Eilat, Israel was a green project.

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Robocop on a Unicorn: An Unlikely Combination?

Some Internet memes are fairly simple to figure out, even though they may give you the occasional strange dream. The dancing hamsters, rickrolling, the Numa numa dance. These files may have been propagated on the internet without the proper health warnings but at least they were fairly straightforward to figure out. Then, occasionally, one comes along that really gets heads scratching – precipitating a global cascade of dandruff that will keep L’Oreal in business for years. So it is with one of the latest – Robocop on a Unicorn.

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Ten Universal Truths About Teaching


Some say it is the second oldest profession and that it is true that it is almost as respected as the first. Below we disclose to you whether you are an educator or not, the truths about teaching that every educator discovers at some point or another.

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Fractal Art and the Beauty of Maths: The Non-geek Guide


A fractal is a rough geometric shape which can be split into parts. Each part is said to be an approximate reduced-size copy of the whole. What does this have to do with art? Well, everything, by the look of these pictures.

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Saturday, 29 November 2008

Discovery: Alien of the Deep


Shell Oil Company accidentally films a sea monster at a depth of 2.5km. National Geographic news 24/11/08, reported the discovery of a previously unseen species of squid.

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Sunday, 23 November 2008

Seven Magical Writer’s Mysteries to be Solved… by You?


This is a Little Magical Writer’s Mystery Tour. Was E.A. Poe the murderer of Marie Rogêt, did Arthur Machen create some real angels or has Christopher Marlowe written all Shakespeare's plays, including his cursed play Macbeth?

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Are QR Codes Replacing Barcodes?


The Japanese corporation Denso-Wave created QR code in 1994. More than a decade later, the code is gaining popularity in advertising and art around the world.

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High Jinks on the High Seas


What else would you call it? Naughty.... but nice!

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Ultimate Music: 10 Albums That Influenced the 90’s Teen


The nineties, especially the late nineties, seemed to not have one musical genre to call its own for teens to relate too. It wasn’t like the disco era of the late sixties early seventies, it wasn’t like the punk era of the eighties, it wasn’t like the grunge movement of the early nineties; it really was the start of a blend of music.

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Seahorse: The Wonderful World of the Miniature Water Ponies


Seahorses of the world's oceans are incredibly weird and beautiful creatures to observe. Varying in size and shape, color and texture, hovering nearly motionless in the clear water, they look more alien than anything that any science fiction writer could have possible imagined.

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The Queen Bee - Not As Royal as you may Think!


The Queen Bee is a remarkable insect. Here, follow the life cycle of the queen, from the egg to the end. You may be surprised at some of the things you find out!

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Thursday, 20 November 2008

Fabulous Outfits for Catwalk Dogs


Not everyone thinks it's cool to dress dogs in clothes, but whatever your view, there's no doubt that some of these look cute.

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The Top Ten Best Screen Kisses Ever!


There are hundreds, thousands of screen kisses to choose from, but these are really the most memorable ones. Some of them might surprise you. See if you agree that these are the top 10 best onscreen kisses of all time.

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Vintage Ads Show How Not to Raise Kids


Old advertisements show kids in a different light than they would today. Funny look at how vintage ads used kids to sell anything. Parenting styles and philosophies changed dramatically over time. Hysterical!

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The Gothic Church of Human Bone


Tens of thousands of human skeletons adorn the walls and ceiling of Sedlec Ossuary, a Roman Catholic chapel in a small suburb of the Czech Republic.

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Sunday, 16 November 2008

10 Not-So-Nice Things Said About America


With all the celebration concerning President Elect Obama at the moment, perhaps it's time - again - to bash the US! Here are some memorable quotes - mostly made by Americans it must be said - about the good old US of A!

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Vatican Scandals: Five Bad Popes in Papacy History


Not to undermine Catholicism, they are some of the Popes who became diabolically remiss in their sacred duties.

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Bizarre Rock Formations from around the World


These are exceptionally unique rock formations. Come and let's travel around the world and see these spectacular creations of nature.Nature has so much beauty to offer. Through the years, bizarre rock formations have been formed though weathering and erosion. Here are some of the most notable rock formations from around the world.

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Pets, Pets, the President's Pets!


Whatever type of puppy Obama's little girls decide on in the end, they will add to the line of remarkable pets, previously been owned by the Presidents and their families who’ve previously resided in The White House. Here are some selected pictures of some of these much loved animals.

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Absolutely Bonkers for Conkers


The stuff of nightmares, perhaps? This rather spooky take on the conker looks as if it may have come from a horror film. “The Trees Have Eyes”, possibly? The thought of wandering all lonesome through a wood on Halloween would be even spookier if these things were taking a look at you! Run, run!

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Sunday, 9 November 2008

Whatever Happened to the Buffy Actors?

It has been five long years since the last episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was aired. After seven years of working on the same project, the actors involved might have been forgiven if they never went in front of a camera professionally again! However, inquiring minds demand an answer! What happened to the eight actors who played the major roles in the TV series next? Did they go on to bigger and better things or did they disappear without a trace? Take a look at the fates that befell these actors as they struggled to cope - and find work - in their post-Buffy universe.

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Friday, 7 November 2008

The Astounding Subterranean Salt Cathedral


Deep underground in Poland lies something remarkable but little known outside Eastern Europe. From the outside, Wieliczka Salt Mine doesn't look extraordinary. It looks extremely well kept for a place that hasn't minded any salt for over ten years but apart from that it looks ordinary For centuries, miners have extracted salt there, but left behind things quite startling and unique. Take a look at the most unusual salt mine in the world.

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10 Best Earning Corpses


They are dead and earn millions every year. Celebrities from the recent and not so recent past are still generating huge income. See if you can guess the top ten earning dead people of the year. Some you will guess immediately. Others, however, may surprise you! Click on to read more below and find out if you are correct!

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Thursday, 6 November 2008

An Obama Digest


What with the population of the USA and President Elect Obama making history, I thought it was timely to post a few links from a variety of online writers. Of course, the traffic about the first African-American President in history has been huge - however, these are not the musings of politicos or journalists. These are the thought of everyday people from around the world. Take a look at what they say - you may find yourself agreeing with what they say. Or, you may feel that you disagree. However - please take the time to read these interesting pieces!

If I Were Barack Obama, What Would I Do for America?
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Obama the Winner by

I Never Thought I'd See the Day by

Congratulations America
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Obama's Victory - Personal Musings by

Election Night 2008 in Times Square by

The Day That Nothing Changed
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Eccentric Drinks: Five Whackily Good Beers!


Tried of drinking the same ol' cat pee? Wanna try something that doesn't make you snore even before you cork the cap? How about a Big Butt or maybe an Arrogant Bastard?!

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Banksy Gunrat Will Double Value of British Pub


Prospective buyers of a derelict Liverpool pub could be laughing all the way to the Banksy.

The derelict Liverpool pub The Whitehouse is on the market for £495,000, but with Banksy’s largest work, of a gun toting rat on the wall it is estimated to be worth around £1 million (approx $2m U.S)

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Extraordinarily Disgusting and Expensive Beauty Treatments


Snakes, leeches, nightingale poo flesh eating fish and bull's semen shampoo are among the beauty aids on offer. Where do you draw the line?

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Ten Bizarre Deaths in History!

We know that death comes to everyone sooner or later and it's not something that many would like to ponder on. Many times, death comes in very unusual ways. Here are some strange deaths that have happened throughout history.

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Wednesday, 5 November 2008

The Weird Life Cycle of the Ladybug

The Ladybug has something of a strange life cycle and one that surprises many people. From egg to fully grown ladybug, join us on a journey of a lifetime - literally!



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Monday, 3 November 2008

I Love My Wife 2: Introducing Our Child


By Guest Blogger The Stickman!
"Part II in the continuing saga of CARTOON image blogging about our lives both before and after we were married. The STICKMEN series is humorous and fun. And now, -we have a child!"

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People with Too Much Time on Their Hands: Toast Art


It's amazing what people will do when they have lots of spare time. I recently discovered an entire new category of art, that of Toast Art.

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Seeing Spots


If you are seeing spots, you might need to have your eyes checked, or maybe not. Have fun spotting the spotted animals in this link.

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Sunday, 2 November 2008

Natura Coloratora Photography & Beyond Philosophical Senses


What is life without the colors of the rainbow, the shades of the ocean, and the stunning markings of animals? The spectrum of this life shows its contrasts with presentation of immense beauty every day.

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