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

Tell about a time you shared with someone or someone shared with you. For every story you share with us, Country Crock will donate a meal to a family in need through America’s Second Harvest. picked by suebe 2 years ago

Better than Ralph Kramden's Racoon Lodge! picked by suebe 2 years ago

"It tore the cow up piece by piece. I tried to shoot it with my gun but it ran away into the orchards. I missed it," said one local farmer picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

Men who visit prostitutes in Stockholm will from now on find it harder to keep their habits hidden from wives and partners. picked by nesbyniccolo 2 years ago

"Iran asked Japanese refiners to switch to the yen to pay for all crude oil purchases, after Iran's central bank said it's cutting holdings of the U.S. dollar."

Goes hand in hand with plummeting dollar value. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

In terms of height they are worlds apart. The world's tallest man, Bao Xishun (7ft9") today shook hands with He Pingping who claims to be Earth's shortest (73cm). picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The mystery of who is leaving envelopes of 10,000 yen ($82) bills in men's toilets at government offices around Japan has gripped the Japanese public. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

Meet the World and learn facts about each countries through their flags. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A German bank manager has been jailed after he took £1.5m from rich clients' accounts and moved it to clients struggling with debts. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

"One girl fainted during the trials," he said, adding, "I had to give her a ham sandwich." picked by deepchill 2 years ago

But... U.S. snuffs out Canada in Cocaine use.

Study shows highest countries. picked by Hoosker 2 years ago

Man injured, but lucky to be alive. Talk about raw, pure power. I'm going to have nightmares now. Note: OK to view. SFW. Scary but not graphic. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago