Scientists have uncovered what they are calling the oldest full-body impression of a flying insect, possibly an ancient mayfly.

More here picked by suebe 7 hours ago

Neal Hefti, former big band trumpeter, arranger and composer was 85. Theme song in comments picked by suebe 10 hours ago

An update to this post. Asked if he had any final words, he said "You haven't paid attention to anything I've had to say for the past 22 years, so why would you think that I would think you're going to pay attention to what I have to say now?" picked by suebe 1 day ago

Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional recreation of the vast palace that also allows them to dress up as an imperial eunuch and meet a courtesan.

Visit now picked by suebe 1 day ago

They aren't the most likely candidates for parents, but they are their species' last hope. picked by suebe 2 days ago

The aptly, if somewhat disgustingly, named Diaroogle.com is a nifty search engine that gives the knock-kneed and desperate a reliable list of restrooms in NYC.

This may have been posted earlier, but the interface has been updated to include precise directions to find the hidden loos. picked by suebe 2 days ago

Another good reason for a glass of cabernet. picked by suebe 3 days ago

The reserve is believed to be the only home to free-roaming white lions in the world. picked by suebe 3 days ago

Officials are struggling to find a way to get the pod of dolphins out to sea before the rivers ice up.

One plan

I've seen these dolphins - this is a couple of miles from BF's place. picked by suebe 3 days ago

A man who was sentenced to die for the murders of two college students in 1986 is taking his appeal to Supreme Court, saying he is too fat to be easily killed by lethal injection. picked by suebe 3 days ago

...for the pigeons, that is. picked by suebe 3 days ago

A $5,000 toilet that does everything for you except the actual, uh, acts. picked by suebe 3 days ago

The state joins California and Massachusetts as the only states to permit same-sex marriages. picked by suebe 3 days ago

if he hadn't wanted to kiss his son, Sean, goodnight?

Excerpt from the new book John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman reveals John's last loving thought. picked by suebe 4 days ago

...over 50 years later picked by suebe 4 days ago

The officer was sitting in his patrol car when the man launched at him and hit him in the head. picked by suebe 4 days ago

Cops nail 2 drunk drivers in SAME car. picked by suebe 5 days ago

Read all about it !! The NY Daily News turns 1973 stories into "Life on Mars" ad. Surreal to read about Elvis and John McCain's release and the dedication of the World Trade Center on a website!!. Even the ads match 1973. picked by suebe 5 days ago

Runaway garbage truck takes out house. picked by suebe 6 days ago

A baby doll supposedly is mumbling this phrase and "Satan is king". Mattel mumbles...it just says "mama' and "coos".

Video in comments picked by suebe 6 days ago

Justice was meted out swiftly in the case of Pfizer vs. the Long Island Viagra enthusiast who gets his kicks cruising around Manhattan with a 25-foot decommissioned missile emblazoned with the priceless message 'Viva Viagra.' He had no trouble getting the missile in and out of Manhattan through the tunnels because police were just so tickled by the gag. picked by suebe 6 days ago

On Monday a live wheat field, approximately one quarter of an acre in size, sprouted at South Street Seaport. The Wheat Foods Council brought what they're dubbing the “Urban Wheat Field Experience” to the area, and it's only up through today. You can learn about "the lifecycle of the wheat kernel, functioning mills, bread-baking, nutrition" and more...but mostly it just seems... read full post picked by suebe 1 week ago

John McCain responds to a high school student's question about his age.

If a dupe, please downvote, but I couldn't find it. picked by suebe 1 week ago

The cartoonist/animator who helps reporters make sense of the news on ABC News.

His piece tonight on the economic crisis was terrific.

His home page. Loads of cool 'toons and games.. picked by suebe 2 weeks ago

Bao Xishun is celebrating twice after his title as world's tallest man was restored and as the birth of his first child draws near. picked by suebe 2 weeks ago