Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The Challenge: Reduce Your Possessions to 100 Things

Can you live with just 100 Things? More and more people are saying they can.

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My Headphones Amost Killed My Cat

Medieval chastity belts were easier to break into then those plastic cases consumer electronics come in.

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Dog Made Adorably Bionic With Model Airplane Wheels

This tiny puppy, named Hope, was born without front legs. You know what that means: it was time to create a robopuppy. Orthotist David Turnbill created a custom support for hope using a couple of model airplane wheels, and each one of the "legs" can move up and down independently, allowing Hope to pivot and turn.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

FUTURE OF BIOFUEL: Bug Juice Modded DNA to Power Cars by '10

Looking way beyond ethanol, scientists have zeroed in on 2010 or 2011 for the zero-emissions magic to start happening: a genetic transformation from bug juice to eco-friendly hydrocarbon power—the production-ready designer fuel to end high gas prices for good.

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How English Is Becoming a Language We May Not Understand

Any language is constantly evolving, so it's not surprising that English, transplanted to new soil, is bearing unusual fruit.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

7 (More) Underground Wonders of the World [PICS]

What motivates humankind to burrow deep into the Earth? From London to Paris, Budapest to Moscow, the USA to Australia, here are seven of the most amazing examples in the world. Some were built for military defense or shelter, many are abandoned while others thrive.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

14 Songs You Should Never Play In A Bar

Nothing is worse than having a perfectly good drinking session ruined by a song that either doesn’t belong in a bar, has been crammed down your ears too many times, or just plain sucks.

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Monday, June 09, 2008

iPhone 3G is finally official!

cheaper, global, and better.

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008

America's Most Unhealthy Drinks

Whether you are on a hardcore diet trying to lose major pounds or just someone trying to stay in good shape, you should be aware that there are a lot of so called "healthy" drinks out there that will do you more harm than good.

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10 Deepest Lakes on Earth [PICS]

As with any lake, depths fluctuate with climate and in particular rainfall. Notwithstanding this, today we’ll explore the top ten deepest lakes in the world and the stories and legends behind them.

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