Lesson learned; monkeys are funny. And good dancers. I think. I think that’s the lesson, I’m not really sure. But they are funny. That’s an absolute. With that in mind, we give you the Greatest Monkeys of All-Bloody-Time.
See the list -> Yes But No But Yes, via: Gorilla Mask
The Black Plague, Third Pandemic and Spanish Flu wiped out hundreds of millions; they have nothing on today’s worst diseases Launch the gallery here to see 10 of the world’s deadliest diseases—the contagious monsters that threaten our very way of life—and to learn how science is holding them at bay.
While Wikipedia isn’t likely to lose its status as the first place people look for quick answers anytime soon, there are loads of other sites out there that can provide you with information, some of which may even be better and more accurate. Whether you’re researching for a paper or just settling a bet with a friend, here are 100 places you can find all the answers you need quickly and easily online.
See the list -> Distance Degrees
They walk among us! Some even fly among us! They may even take the bus among us from time to time! Homosapiens-Superior is here, and can do things that have scientists scratching their heads.
I’ve listed nine of the most well understood (i.e. not paranormal or ‘fringe science’) and interesting abilities rated from most common to most interesting and rare. Bear in mind that most of these unusual abilities are genetic and cannot be controlled by the person affected but are an inherent quality of their physical self.
See the list -> The List Universe
Technology has always played a big role in fighting terrorism. Some inventions are truly useful and will undoubtedly save lives, whereas others are so bizarre that one wonders how in the world they got patented. This list is about the latter: Behold the Top 10 Strangest Anti-Terrorism Patents!
See the list -> Neatorama
Continuing on from our previous exploration of 18 stunning bridges, we take a further look at 10 more of the oldest, newest, biggest and best bridges in existence today from around the globe.
See the list -> Frikoo, tips by: Andy B (you are the man!!)
Do you like surfing the net but feel that often you have wasted time? Help is at hand. Take a look at these 10 sites, you are bound to find a few you like. Learn a little, laugh a lot, and pass them on.
See the list -> WebUpon
To keep your rice from sticking together in a gloppy mass, add a spoonful of lemon juice to the boiling water when cooking. When the rice is done, let it cool for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
See the list -> Readers Digest, via: Digg
Here we look at seven self-endangering scientists who only wear lab coats because you can’t get explosive-bear-proof tuxedos outside of MI6. Each one of these researchers has been voted “Most likely to inject themselves with the Omega Serum while shouting, ‘Dammit, there’s no time for testing!’”
See the list -> Cracked
Sure, work might be the most boring part of your life — perhaps you routinely count the seconds until each workday is over and dread coming in the following day. But so long as you’re there, why not do your best to not screw up the environment? Here are 10 ways anyone can get started:
See the list -> The Daily Green
Why is everything running out at the same time? We did a series on Planet Green where we looked at why those basic things that we take for granted, like water, food and fuel are getting expensive and scarce, all at once.
See the list -> treehugger, via: mental_floss
It’s time to cut to the chase with a look at the top ten things that science just can’t explain. No we’re not talking minor mysteries like how Keith Richards is still walking, these are the biggies. Logan Wright takes a look at the questions that have still got us baffled.
See the list -> Null Hypothesis, tips by: Jessica (thanks!!)
Monkeys. They’re awesome. You don’t really need a list of reasons to own a monkey, but in case you’re curious, here are nine very important ones to consider.
See the list -> Double Viking
The garden shed can serve as a way for the telecommuting employee to maintain better boundaries between work and home because it’s a separate space away from the rest of the house. […] Here are twenty of the best examples of garden shed offices being used by people around the world today.
See the list -> The News In Print, tips by: Andy B (thanks!)
To accompany the article So you think humans are unique? we have selected six articles from the New Scientist archive that tell a similar story. We have also asked the researchers involved to update us on their latest findings. Plus, we have rounded up six videos of animals displaying human abilities
See the list -> NewScientist, via: Neatorama
While the creatures that scare humans most are usually large, it is the smallest that are probably the most dangerous and painful. This is not a list of the most deadly, but rather the most dangerous or painful creatures. The list excludes creatures from the sea.
See the list -> The List Universe
If you’ve never seen The Northern Lights then you can not possibly understand what you’re missing out on. And if you have seen them, you know that you’ll probably never see anything quite like them again in your life. […] Following are some of the best places where you can go to see The Northern Lights for yourself.
See the list -> ProTraveller, via: andyboyd <- digg it!
A living wall, also referred to as a green wall, vertical garden, or sky farm, is usually part of a building and consists of some sort of vegetation. […] Here’s our list of some of the most creative and beautiful living walls in the world.
See the list -> Environmental Graffiti, tips by: Andy B (thanks!!)
Today, a satellite was involved in your life. […] But how many of these satellites do you know by name? Here are the top ten you need to know, because they make modern life possible.
See the list -> io9
