Video Of The Week - The Day After HalloweenWhile Halloween is fun, the next day is even better. That's because while the former is all about accumulating as much candy as one can get, it is on the day after that we all get to peacefully sort out our loot and savor, it one piece at a time....
Read news articleYoung Fan Creates Real-Life Angry Birds GameToday, when most people are adapting real life games into video games, one boy has chosen to do just the opposite. Twelve-year-old British resident Sam Beards, recently recreated a real-life version of the blockbuster Angry Birds video game, on his family farm....
Read news articleMock Mission To Mars Is A SuccessOn June 3rd 2010, six brave astronauts bid adieu to their family and friends and launched off to Mars - This of course was not an actual mission to the Red Planet, but a simulated journey that entailed confining them inside a sealed five-capsule 1000sq.ft. unit, for 520 days....
Read news articleMercury - More Than A Dead Rock Revolving Around The Sun!Mercury, the smallest and innermost of all planets has always been thought to be rather dull, one where no evolution takes place. Besides the fact that it has no atmosphere and a strong iron core, It's most exciting feature was the narrow ridges that scientists believed evolved millions of years ago, when the planet was first formed - Now it turns out, there may be more to this tiny mysterious planet, than meets the eye....
Read news articleAre You Ready For DARPA's $50,000 'Shredder Challenge'?If you like puzzles, here is a cool challenge that can earn you some major moola. The US Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA) is offering up to $50,000 USD to solve five puzzles created from images of one or more shredded documents....
Read news articleThis Weekend - Plan On Getting Some Extra ZZZZ'sHad a long tiring week? Then you are in luck, for this weekend is 'Fall Back', which means that on Sunday, November 7th, North Americans will add an extra hour to their day, by moving the clocks back. This age-old tradition that dates all the way back to World War One, is observed in other parts of the world too - However, the date differs, with most changing their clocks about a month ealier....
Read news articleHi-Tech Fabric Improves Athletic Prowess And Heals Too!While we have integrated technology in almost every aspect of our lives, the clothes we don have so far, been spared - Now, a Southern California company is trying to change that with a new hi-tech fabric that will not only help athletes improve their performance, but also, help heal wounds and chronic ailments like arthritis....
Read news article'Hug An Alligator' Is Now Open For BusinessIf you have always wanted to get close to an alligator, you are in luck. Naples, Fl resident Mike Sturgill a.k.a. Gator Man Mike will not only allow you to touch the scaly reptiles, but also, give them a big hug for a mere $5.00USD....
Read news articleAustralia Unveils Million Dollar CoinOn October 27th, 2011 Australia's Perth Mint unveiled the world's biggest, heaviest and most valuable coin ever made. Crafted from pure gold, the coin that measures 80cms wide and more than 12 cms deep, weighs a whopping 2,200 pounds. And, while it has a denomination of AUS$ 1mm, its actual value is estimated to be about AUS$ 53.5mm, thanks to the gold it is made from....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Antelope Takes Out Racing Cyclist17-year-old mountain biker Evan van der Spuy was zooming across the wilderness near Pietermaritzburg the capital and second largest city of Kwa-Zulu Natal, when he was suddenly knocked off his bike - By an equally fast Red Hartebeest, a species of antelope native to South Africa....
Read news articleWhy Ants Never Lose Their WayAnts are industrious little insects that always seem to know where they are heading - Now, a team of curious researchers from the Technical University of Munich and Brazilian Center for Physics Research believe they may have the answer - It's all to do with their in-built GPS systems....
Read news articleNew York City Canines Get Into The Halloween SpiritWhile there are many Halloween dog parades held all over the country, one of the biggest and most elaborate is the one held at New York City's Tomkins Square Park. Now in its 21st year, this is one where owners and their pooches seem to go through extraordinary lengths, to win the title of 'Best in Show'....
Read news articleLady Liberty Celebrates 125 Years By Going Online!On Friday, October 28th, 2011 one of America's most famous landmarks - The Statue of Liberty AKA Liberty Enlightening The World, celebrated its 125th years of existence.The statue was given to the country by France in 1886, as a gesture of the friendship between the two countries and symbolized the love of liberty shared by both....
Read news articleOctopus Use Coconut Shells As Mobile Home And ArmorMost of us think of the Octopus as an eight-legged mollusk that spends its days wriggling around with its snake-like arms. However, not only does this intelligent animal have a razor-sharp memory, it has also, been known to maneuver through mazes and even try escape from tanks....
Read news articleArmless Carpenter Proves Anything Is PossibleThe next time you are thinking of throwing in the towel because something is too difficult, take a moment to think about Sintayehu Tishale, who has not let the fact that he has no arms prevent him from doing something most people would deem impossible - Build furniture....
Read news articlePhew! We Dodged Another Falling Satellite!The threat of dead satellites freefalling from Space seems to have become a regular event these days. A month ago, it was American satellite UARS. Last weekend, we were all waiting to see where German satellite ROSAT would end up - Turns out that it too landed, without causing any casualties....
Read news articleDiwali - The Festival Of LightsToday, millions of Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all over the world are celebrating Diwali. Also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, it is one of the most eagerly awaited and widely celebrated festivals of India....
Read news articleRay Villafane - Pumpkin Carver ExtraordinaireWhile many people can carve impressive pumpkins, very few can match the extraordinary works of art created by Arizona-based sculptor, Ray Villafane. The two-time winner of Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkin Challenge, does not just carve pumpkins - He magically turns the fruit into 3-D sculptures - Ghoulish ones of course....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Syrian Strongman Pulls Train With Muscle PowerOn Friday October 21st, hundreds of people gathered at the Kadam Train station in Damascus to witness fellow Syrian, Adnan Ismail al-Awad pull off an incredible stunt - Move an 800 feet train with his own muscle power....
Read news articleCooking With Miranda - Eyeball Cake PopsLooking for something deliciously spooky for your Halloween party? Look no further. The Eyeball Cake Pops that I will demonstrate today, are guaranteed to be a giant hit with all your guests. So let's get cooking!...
Read news articleJapan's Team Tokai Wins The 2011 Veolia World Solar ChallengeOn Sunday October 16, thirty-nine teams representing 21 countries, gathered in Darwin, Australia, to compete in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge. The biennial 1,860 mile race is often called one of the world's greatest scientific adventures - One in which contestants battle the harsh conditions of the Australian Outback, behind the wheels of a solar-powered car....
Read news articleTaiwanese Designer's Clothing Line Shines - Literally!With so many world-class designers flaunting their creativity especially on a runaway like Paris, it is tough for any one to really stand out. However, at this year's fashion week, which took place from Sept. 30th - Oct 3rd, one designer managed to do just that with a collection that shone - Literally!...
Read news articleOne Man's Quest To Restore Florida's Coral ReefKen Nedimyer first dived into the pristine waters off the Florida Keys at the tender age of 13, whilst on vacation with his parents. He enjoyed it so much, that he returned in 1969 to obtain a degree in Zoology from the Florida Atlantic University and never left....
Read news articleMore Satellite Debris Freefalling To Earth This WeekendAbout three weeks ago, we all awaited with abated breath as American satellite UARS hurtled back to earth - Fortunately, it crashed in such a remote area that it took the scientists three days to locate the debris. Now, another satellite is making its way back and once again, scientists have no clue where the debris will end up!...
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