these marvelous and macabre chocolate skulls are among the most extravagant confections made today. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

So far police have identified 34 victims, but authorities believe the number is significantly higher. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

They are beating women for wearing red, or just for walking with a guy. They are burning down electronic shops because they sell products which can access the internet which means they might be used for porn, and more. Muslims? No. Jews. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia happens to have been built next to a mango tree that one family of pachyderms have always visited when the fruit ripens.
(Let the porter grab your trunk) picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

"It is trisomy 21. It is Down syndrome."

Beyond those words I heard nothing, sitting in the obstetrician's office. The doctor was talking about my unborn daughter, and the results of an amniocentesis. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

Across the street from homes with bedrooms to spare, these are Santa Barbara's car sleepers.
Homeless within the last year, they are a direct consequence of America's housing market collapse. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

A Chicago woman bought an abandoned house in Saginaw, Michigan on E-bay for a whopping $1.75. Who says the real estate market is dead? picked by Wingnut 2 weeks ago

Police have released shocking X-ray images of a 16-year-old with a knife lodged in his head after a stabbing in London, England, to serve as a warning about the dangers of knife crime. picked by aclister 2 weeks ago

A bidder, who bought the camera for £17 on the auction website, discovered photos of terror suspects, their names and fingerprints and even images of rocket launchers and missiles. picked by Nateebiinature 2 weeks ago

In Ohio, a "chemical irritant" was sprayed through a window of the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton, where 300 people were gathered for a Ramadan prayer service picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

October 1, World Vegetarian Day kicks off a month of parties, potluck, presentations, food tasting displays...and lots of friendly discussions. picked by maven 2 weeks ago

£600,000 ($1.1 million) worth of PLAYSTATION 3 games are missing in the UK after being stolen twice -- first from their shipping driver, and then again from the Leeds police's "secure" depot. picked by punthe 2 weeks ago

Rosh Hashanah, the first of the High Holidays of the Jewish faith starts today at sunset. It is the start of the New Year. It is a time to emphasize and concentrate on how well one has lived up to the goals that G_d has presented to them. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

The surgeon could see Mr Huckvale was struggling to stand and told him he had a spare leg lying under the desk in his surgery in America - and he could have it for nothing. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

The short film, produced by David Grey for Village Film, documents the tragic fates of a several individual gay Iraqis. Really important to watch. Not safe for those squeamish.
(Link takes to a story, actual video is in comments) picked by gratheo 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

Also, check out the more pictures area. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

Said one of the pushers, "Thank God it was only a 20-ton medium-sized aeroplane". picked by tigertony 3 weeks ago

The speech accent archive currently has 976 samples of speech from around the globe. Native and non-native speakers of English read the same paragraph. Great for people who wish to compare and analyze the accents of different English speakers. picked by 2manyusernames 3 weeks ago

Who the f**k is Thomas Dörflein, you ask?
Well, you know him. picked by suckersklub 3 weeks ago

A Brazilian driver had his car impounded after police realized he had almost 1,000 traffic violations. The good news is that if he pays the $1.9 million in 90 days, he gets his $6,500 car back. picked by Wingnut 3 weeks ago

I've heard of hitching, but this takes it to another level. Cat has been nicknamed "Bumper", of course. picked by suebe 3 weeks ago

The moringa’s leaves and seedpods deliver extraordinary nutrition, advocates say, but aid groups await a formal study. picked by suebe 3 weeks ago

I truly cannot imagine having to make this kind of a decision...

Is this yet another frightening sign of our failing economy? picked by badbud 3 weeks ago

A British Muslim body has issued a historic fatwa ruling that a blind student can take a guide dog with him to his local mosque, a judgment Muslim and blind advocacy groups are hailing as a breakthrough. picked by suebe 3 weeks ago