It stretches 5.4 million square miles, it’s freezing, inhospitable. We take a look at who owns what in Antarctica and why the battles have recently grown more tumultuous. Click for larger view Infographic via Good.is
Before the industrial era, when there was no electricity, many jobs that now require no or little labor, were undertaken by humans. This list consists mostly of those jobs which are now extinct. In this list each job contains at least one strange element. 1 – Gong Farmer Gong farmer or gongfermor was a person
What causes people to die in automobile crashes and who are the most likely to be involved in a fatal collision? While 80% of people in collisions believe someone else is is at fault, what are the contributing factors and facts surrounding fatal car crashes? Infographic via Goswerve.com
Image credit: www.divester.com Did you know there are almost 5,000 differnt species of sponges? Many of us today probably also don’t know that a sponge is an animal and it wasn’t up until 1765 that sponges were thought to be a plant. Sponges are actually very interesting animals. If you read on, I gurarantee that
Dieter Kapsch’s collection of airline spoonsImage credit: Solent Dieter Kapsch : Flight attendant has collected 1,760 spoons from 447 airlinesIf you’re ever short of a spoon you can always rely on Dieter Kapsch – he’s got 1,760 of them. The flight attendant has amassed his unusual collection from 447 airlines. Explaining how his unusual hobby
Under new regulations, airport security has become more stringent than ever, in an attempt to prevent a terrorist act aboard a flight. That means no nail clippers, liquids or pocket knives. But what about the more unusual carry-ons? Via: X Ray Technician
Jackass 3D arrives in theaters this weekend and while many may be ready to dismiss Johnny Knoxville and the gang as just a bunch of idiots, we’re not. Sure they’re idiots, but they’re really brave idiots willing to risk life and limb for your entertainment. It’s more than just scat jokes, they’re modern day daredevils
Looking for ways to impress your fellow potty talkers?Test drive these facts to really wow’em! 1. Historically speaking: The oldest indoor flush toilet belonged to King Minos of Crete – who ruled from his porcelain throne more than 28 thousand years ago! 2. Multi-taskers unite: The average person spends approximately three years of his or
In recent years, much attention has been given to the diamond industry, in light of conflict diamonds, also known as blood diamonds. While the story of conflict diamonds is heartbreaking, it is at odds with the ever-alluring beauty of “girl’s best friend.” No matter what happens between the creation of a diamond and the sale
The tongue is a group of muscles on the floor of the mouth that manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste, as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly supplied with nerves
