Every athlete knows that the key to success is talent, hard work and . . . . Having the right equipment. Swimmers seek out suits that allow them to zip like rockets, while tennis players look for the lightest, most powerful racquets. It is therefore not surprising that in soccer it's all about the ball - In this case Jabulani, the official ball of the 2010 World Cup....

Six-year old Toby likes to help out as much as he can. One of his most favorite chores is to make a beeline for the mail, as soon as it arrives - And, like any self-respecting canine, he chews on it before handing it over, a habit that recently landed the Jack Russell in a slightly 'sticky' situation....

This week, visitors to Rome's iconic Coliseum will be treated to an unusual sight. Right across the monument is a brand new hotel - built entirely out of beach trash!...

Each year around this time, the hospital in Palmerston, Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory is inundated with patients that appear to be totally drunk and disoriented. They however, are not the city's human residents, but the beautiful red-collared Lorikeets, native to the region....

He huffed and he puffed but could not blow the straw house in - That would have been the ending to the story had the little pig used the technology developed by Bristol-based, Modcell. Their straw house can withstand not only a mighty wolf, but also, 120mph hurricane winds....

While designer creations are often described as 'magical' very few fit the description as aptly as those created by Diana Eng, who integrates her knowledge of math, science and fashion to turn 'make believe into reality'...

While the world anxiously awaits the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando, Florida, some of the lucky stars from the movie series, got a sneak preview last week. Their verdict? A resounding thumbs up!...

Over the weekend, The Treskilling Yellow, a rare Swedish stamp was sold in a quick telephone auction held in Geneva. While the exact sale price is not known, the bidding started in the vicinity of $2.3mm USD, which makes it not only the most expensive stamp but also, the world's most most valuable object, by weight....

If you are a fan of the Olympics then you may want to get acquainted with Mandevllle and Wenlock, the one-eyed mascots for the 2012 Summer Olympics....

California's dog surfing season officially began on Saturday, with the annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surfing competition. Now in its fifth year, this fun event, which is also a fundraiser for pet-related charities, attracted 65 contestants, including one who flew all the way from Hawaii....

Just five weeks ago, 13-year old Jordan Romero was bidding time at a base camp in Tibet, China working on his algebra assignments, waiting for the weather to improve, so that he could get to the 'Top of the World'....

For almost a month, we have heard nothing but bad news about the oil spill in the Gulf Coast. Now, finally there is some good news. Yesterday, BP PLC. managed to cap one of the wells and has now begun the process of channeling the gushing oil into a pipe and onto a tanker....

Ever wondered why superheroes always wear clothing that looks a little rigid and uncomfortable? It's probably because it is based on current protective gear, which is hard and inflexible. Now scientists may have come up with an ingenious solution that turns ordinary cotton t-shirts into extra-ordinary protective gear, without changing the texture....

Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar system is recognizable by its two distinct red strips - One in the Southern Hemisphere and the other in the Northern. However, recent photographs show that the lower strip also known as the Southern Equatorial belt, seems to have disappeared and, this is not the first time it has happened!...

Every year around this time, the agricultural fields of Southern England turn into giant works of art overnight, restarting the age-old debate of whether the crop circles are man-made creations or the work of an extra terrestrial group trying to send us a message....

If you are still struggling to find that perfect 'gift' to show your mother how much you appreciate the limo, 24-hour catering, five-star lodging and nurturing services that she provides with a smile, here is an idea that may bring stars to her eyes - literally....

While we have heard of people singing for their dinner, pedaling for one, is a new concept - Especially, when you are a guest at a four-star hotel. But that is apparently what guests at the recently opened Crowne Plaza in Copenhagen, are being offered in exchange for a free dinner!...

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The students at Kalamazoo Central High School can't wait for graduation day - Not, because they are finally done with high school but, because their graduation speaker will be none other than the President of the United States - Mr. Barack Obama!...

Think science jingles and songs are boring? You are definitely going to change your mind when you hear the seven compositions below. The best part is, you can vote for your favorite one and help America choose it's first 'Science' Idol!...

Harry Crowther is just like any 11-year old except for the fact that he suffers from arthritis and gets tired quite easily. The reason for his ailments? A rare, incurable genetic disease, which is causing his body to age, five times the rate of a normal human being....

While most of us see a tarmac road as a fixed structure that takes you to a pre-determined destination, 24-year-old Swedish artist Eric Johansson sees it as something he can drag behind him, to a destination of his choice - And, he actually accomplishes it, with the help of a few camera few tricks of course!...

Attention all comic book lovers! Saturday May 1st 2010, is Free Comic Book Day - A wonderful amazing event, when participating vendors all across the globe, hand out one (or more) comic books free to every person, who steps into their stores....

He may be just six days old, but Einstein, a miniature pinto colt, is already (almost) as famous as his namesake! That's because this foal is not only the world's cutest, but may also be the world's smallest horse!...