It was hot! picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

Mohammad Zahir Shah, the last king of Afghanistan who returned from three decades of exile to bless his war-battered country's fragile course toward democracy, died Monday, President Hamid Karzai said. He was 92. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

A 16-year-old tourist from Pennsylvania fell 1,000 feet to his death at an abandoned mine in central Mexico. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

The past two years have seen a dramatic increase in poverty and its effects. One of these "effects" is hunger.(welcome to third world Amerika) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

History textbooks for Israeli Arab students this year will for the first time present the Palestinian version of Israel’s creation as a “catastrophe.” picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Six months before the U.S. Mint issued the first Sacagawea dollar coins on January 27, 2000, 12 specially-minted 22 karat gold Sacagaweas made a launch of a very different type. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Woke up only after a police dog sank its teeth into her arm. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

"You know it becomes a problem when it becomes emotional, something you can't do without."
(This statement—made by an ex-gambler who had been hooked on slot machines since he was ten years old) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Looking at Sheppard's profile picture, Haas was certain he was the son she gave up at birth. She sent a Facebook message to him to say she was looking for a relative with his name. picked by super 2 years ago

Her candidacy was dogged by unprecedented mudslinging from the moment it was agreed upon by coalition members. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Chile will file a complaint over what was called "unjustified aggression" by Toronto police as they scuffled with Chilean team members after a FIFA Under-20 World Cup match. picked by imagica 2 years ago

Now you can pick "Silly Simon" mushrooms wherever you go. Plan your next trip using "Shroomr." picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

Bamboo is still commonly used to create scaffolding for the construction of tall buildings in Asia. I guess workers compensation expects builders to wear parachutes. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

A collection of Japanese signs intended to improve people's manners about smoking. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

This may be fun for Plimers with school children. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Could you imagine a world without oil? How about just one new-world country? picked by deepchill 2 years ago

"A huge underground lake has been found in Sudan's Darfur region, scientists say, which they believe could help end the conflict in the arid region." picked by gammerus 2 years ago

"I miss everything we used to have in the old days [under Saddam]," Shams said. "The going out to restaurants or hanging out with friends eating ice cream till 3 a.m. These days, with the curfew, I have to be home by 7 p.m. max." picked by gammerus 2 years ago

July 18th is the 16th annual "Ride to Work" day, where all bikers should ride their motorcycle to work. (This is held annually on the 3rd Wednesday of July) picked by icepigs 2 years ago

A Brazilian passenger jet crashed and burst into flames at a Sao Paolo airport on Tuesday, leaving as many as 200 people feared dead in what would be Brazil's deadliest air disaster. picked by sholom22 2 years ago

Click on the states for more information picked by sholom22 2 years ago

stunning! picked by deepchill 2 years ago

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to solve the city's growing traffic problem by charging a fee for every car entering the city. His plan would charge cars $8, and trucks $21, to drive into Manhattan south of 86th Street. picked by super 2 years ago

Angel Food Ministries has distributed low cost food to people for the last 11 years. There is no income requirements, or actually ANY requirements at all! If you eat, you can participate. Distribution in 32 states makes it easy to get to as well for a lot of people. picked by Moe 2 years ago

Seems people think they can send anything through the mail. picked by imagica 2 years ago