Clothing Store Turns Shopping On Its Head - Literally!If you have been to a Gap clothing store in Vancouver, Canada lately, you may have noticed that they seem a little different - kind of upside down! In case you are wondering, it's not a mistake, but the start of their new marketing campaign....
Read news articleA 'Fishy' Downpour In AustraliaLast week, residents of the remote town of Lajamanu in Northern Australia, were treated to an unusual downpour - hundreds of small Spangled Perch falling from the skies!...
Read news articleHoli - The Festival Of Colors!Today is Holi, one of India's most colorful and fun festivals. Celebrated by Indians all across the world, this exuberant festival is observed by people throwing colored powder, as well as, drenching each other with water balloons and sometimes - entire buckets of colored water!...
Read news articleThink You Have Bad Weather?As the third blizzard of the month slams the Eastern Coast of the United States, many of you are wondering when this seemingly endless winter of 2010 will cease. However, take heart - As you can see from the pictures below, there are folks who have it much worse, and for some, this is just a normal winter!...
Read news articleArizona Dane Is World's Tallest Dog . . . . Ever!A four-year old Great Dane from Tucson, Arizona has a new nickname - 'Giant George' - And rightfully so, because he is not just the World's Tallest Dog, but the World's Tallest Dog . . . . . Ever!...
Read news articleGatorBike Anyone?If you like exotic animals and fast bikes, you are going to love the GatorBike which, as the name indicates, is literally an alligator (dead of course) mounted on a bike!...
Read news articleFirst Superman Comic Book Sells For $1Million US DollarsIn June 1938, a fictional character called Superman made his debut in a comic book called Action Comics #1, and changed our perception of Superheroes forever....
Read news articleComing Soon - Lady Gaga's Wardrode For Your Barbie!While American recording artist Lady Gaga (born Stephani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) is well-known for her songs, she is better known for her eccentric clothes, makeup and wigs....
Read news articleHappy Valentine's Day - From Planet EarthTo celebrate this special day, when we take the time to appreciate our family and friends, we bring you some extra-special Valentine Hearts. While some are natural, others man-made - All are brought to you with extra love, from mother Earth!...
Read news articleFinally! An Atlas Of 'True' NamesIf you have ever wondered how a Country or City got its name, this is the Atlas for you. Called Atlas of 'True' Names, it substitutes place names around the world with names based on their etymological (the history of the origin of the name), roots....
Read news articleThe Perfect Gift Card HolderHow often have you spent hours wrapping a gift, only to see all your hard work torn to shreds by an impatient recipient, whose only interest lies in what is inside! Now there is a solution!...
Read news articleDon't Care For The Super Bowl? Then Tune In To The Puppy Bowl!Super Bowl Sunday means different things to different people - While a few of us watch it for the love of the game, for a lot of us it is a chance to have a party, watch some fun entertainment and gorge on junk food!...
Read news articleRare Albino Deer Caught On CameraMassimo Del Din and his daughter Deborah, were trekking in the woods in Belluno in the Italian Alps, when they came across a breathtaking sight - An Albino fawn, hanging out with its tan colored mother!...
Read news articleThe 2010 Doodle 4 Google Challenge Is On!All you budding artists - Here is your chance to become famous. This year's Doodle 4 Google contest is on and anybody from grades K-12 can enter the fray and, win the honor of being on the homepage of the world's most frequented search engine!...
Read news articleThe Inspiration Behind Avatar's 'Floating Mountains'While most of Pandora in this year's blockbuster movie 'Avatar' is a figment of Mr. Cameron's vivid imagination, it seems that the 'hallelujah' or 'floating mountains' were inspired by an actual peak of quartz-sandstone that lies deep in the mountains of South Hunan in China....
Read news articleLondon's Oxford Street Gets A 'Dinosauric' MakeoverAnyone who has ever visited Oxford Street in London, knows that it is famous for just one thing - Shopping! However, from January 29th thru April 30th, the normally staid street is being transformed into a modern-day Jurassic Park - one where pre-historic animals and serious shopaholics will co-exist in harmony....
Read news articleWill This Patient Painter Make His Way Into The Guinness Book Of Records?While we have heard of some bizarre things people do to get into the Guinness Book of Records, this one has to take the cake. A Welsh man spent four days, two hours and two minutes painting his car with . . . . . Nail Polish!...
Read news articleApple Finally Unveils The iPad!For the last several years, Apple Inc. has kept us on tenterhooks with their cool and exciting innovations - First there was the iPod, then came the iPod Touch and iPhone, and now finally, something we have all been holding our breath for . . . . the iPad! So is it as cool as we had thought it would be - Read on, and decide for yourself....
Read news articleExperience The World Of Willy Wonka, Beijing Style!Beginning today, visitors to Beijing, China will be allowed to enter a magical world - one where every nook and cranny is emitting the sweet smell of chocolate. Welcome to Beijing's Chocolate Wonderland!...
Read news articleBritain's 'Accident Avenue' Gets Bubble Wrapped!How do you protect a street that has more accidents than any other place in the whole United Kingdom ? You Bubble Wrap it of course! At least that's what insurance comparison website Confused.com did to Sommerville Road in Worcester....
Read news articleWannado City - Where Kids Do What They 'Wanna Do'!Can't decide what you want to be when you grow up? Well now you can try out one or all your aspirations in a day, at a theme park called Wannado City. The best part is, you don't have to get any special training or go to school....
Read news articleAnd The Decade's Top Guinness World Records Are . . .At the end of every decade, the officials at the Guinness Book of Records pick 100 of the best records in every category, and ask its readers to vote for their favorite one. Below are the results of some of the fun categories....
Read news articleSouth Korea's Ice Fishing FestivalEvery year, during the month of January, the normally quiet village of Hwacheon, South Korea suddenly becomes a hub of activit,y as thousands of ice fishing enthusiasts descend to the region, to participate in what is probably the world's largest ice fishing festival...
Read news articleThis Modern-Day Dollhouse Comes With An iMac And Flat Screen TV!Dollhouses geared for collectors have traditionally always been crafted like traditional 'Victorian homes', complete with china plates and fine silverware. However, British designer Elaine Shaw is betting that enthusiasts of miniature homes are ready for something new - A house that resembles the way we live today, complete with all the latest amenities and accessories....
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