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The Other Mystery of Easter Island Posted: 3 years ago by Phildo
Should anyone find a workable translation for Rongorongo, the knowledge stored on the remaining tablets might explain the mysterious statues of Easter Island, the sudden appearance of the written language, and the island's history and customs as whole.
It doesn't take much to destroy a culture!
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 90 [+].
Garbage island Posted: 3 years ago by rubes68
In Japan, Tokyo Bay, there are being made large artificial islands with airports and skyscrapers on them...
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Murderer ejected from National Cemetery. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
This is a new law I can get behind.
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Hundreds die in Lagos pipeline blast Posted: 3 years ago by murphyz
Scavengers are caught after professional thieves break into a pipeline.
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The Witches of Chhattisgarh Posted: 3 years ago by murphyz
Just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it...
An exciting report of witches in remote India: "witches were knocking on people’s doors and asking for onions and chapatti"
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Saddam court verdict upheld Posted: 3 years ago by murphyz
So he should be hanged within circa 30 days...
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Earthquake in Taiwan triggers tsunami warning Posted: 3 years ago by Bornbad
Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said the quake measured magnitude 6.7, while the US Geological Survey put it at magnitude 7.2.
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Dolphin 'Attacks' woman Posted: 3 years ago by murphyz
...or at least that's what some news sites are claiming as this dolphin causes a young woman multiple injuries after hitting her.
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So...You think "Turk 182" was the first graffiti? Think again. Posted: 3 years ago by Bornbad
The Romans had it down: “Restituta, take off your tunic, please, and show us your hairy privates”.
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10 Most under-reported news stories of 2006 Posted: 3 years ago by 2manyusernames
You saw the stories that dominated the headlines in 2006: the war in Iraq, North Korea’s nuclear tests, and the U.S. midterm elections. But what about the news that remained under the radar?
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Conjoined Twins Posted: 3 years ago by Bornbad
No matter how different they may look to the rest of us they live an incredibly normal life. A feelgood video. I really didn't know how to categorize it.
Comments: 8 Score: [-] 118 [+].
Rising seas swallow inhabited island Posted: 3 years ago by hypnotode
Hmmm, maybe there's something to this global warming.
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Fixing a Flat Tire without Hands Posted: 3 years ago by 2manyusernames
A series of photos of a man, who cannot use his hands, patching, repairing and reseating a bicycle inner tube. Why? Apparently its his job.
I bet your little problems don't seem all that bad now.
Comments: 4 Score: [-] 118 [+].
U2's Bono to be knighted. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
Can't call him Sir Bono, though. It's honorary.
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Zoo visitors witness tiger mauling a trainer. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
Zoo immediately increases it's admission prices.
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What happened in History on your Birthday? Posted: 3 years ago by donteatpoop
Found on historychannel.com, link takes you to my birthday, but you can easily change it to your own and can narrow the search down to specific events in history.
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Dateline: Dec 22, 2006...Global Orgasm Day Posted: 3 years ago by Bornbad
In our strange-but-true country known as the Internet, the word is out on the streets that Dec. 22 is Global Orgasm Day. Being someone who thinks "every day is Global Orgasm Day," it took some time for me to figure out this is actually a really good idea, and right up my alley: an experiment in the use of collective orgasm to shift the energy field of the planet in the direction of peace, love and understanding.
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Africam: Live streaming cameras on the Africam Wildlife Channel. Posted: 3 years ago by Bornbad
Nkorho Pan is a natural water hole in the prestigious Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, in South Africa. Bookmark this site and come back every once in a while.
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Bashir cleared over Bali bombings Posted: 3 years ago by teaya21
Prime Minister John Howard today said he was upset for the families of the 88 Australians killed in the 2002 Bali bombings after Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir was cleared of any involvement - but there was nothing he could do.
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Freedom Tower flag removed - faced the wrong way Posted: 3 years ago by videoguy
"When it's laying down, it's correct. When it gets lifted up into the air, the blue field should be on the other side."
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History of the holidays Posted: 3 years ago by Bornbad
Everything you've ever wanted to know about your days off from work.(although I never get Halloween off unless it's on a weekend)
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Monica Lewinsky receives Masters Degree from school in England. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
Gets a degree in Social Psychology. I think she was already a master of the social psychology when she was an intern.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 30 [+].
Australia may have a white christmas Posted: 3 years ago by teaya21
IT'S been a complicated start to summer: going outdoors in Sydney at the moment it's unclear whether you're going to need sunscreen or an umbrella.
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