An international group of astronomers reported today that they have discovered that the Sun-like star tau Bootis flipped its magnetic field from north to south sometime during the last year. It has been known for many years that the Sun's magnetic field changes its direction every 11 years, but this is this is the first time that such a change has been observed in another star. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

So, just as it had done 23 times last year alone, B.C. Transplant went down its list of 11 jets-for-hire companies across the country and in the United States to charter a $15,000 flight to shuttle its organ-recovery surgeons to the remote locale and back.

Only this time, it wasn't going to be so simple. picked by srsmits 7 months ago

It is a combination computer mouse and vacuum for cleaning up the dust and debris around your computer area/keyboard etc. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Mrs Neely of the Tortoise Sanctuary, had to set up the fridges because of the particularly mild winter. Her tortoises hibernate for up to three months between December and March.

They are in danger of waking early if it heats up - and then do not have enough body weight to keep themselves warm and not enough energy to eat or drink. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

The original Game Boy is one of the toughest gadgets. Rumor has it this beige behemoth isn’t made of plastic, but from the skulls of fallen Gurkhas. If you ever saw one that was broken, it’s because it lost a boxing match with a nuclear bomb — on points.

Here is a Game Boy that was attacked during the Gulf War. It still works to this very day. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Take a look at a mugshot and see if you can guess the crime the person was charged with. It's a multiple choice so give it a shot. This person was charged with Aggravated Assault or DUI or Retail Theft. Which do you think.

FYI, don't read the filename of the photographs. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

It looked like an average Nerang back yard with an above-ground pool and neatly trimmed hedges.

But a closer look at the shrubbery revealed they were actually cannabis plants and that put a new twist on the expression 'cultivating drugs'. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A French woman badly disfigured by facial tumours caused by a rare and incurable disease has appealed to President Nicolas Sarkozy to allow her to die by euthanasia. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

I don't know where to get one, but I want it! picked by zzz 7 months ago

Starbucks coffee vs. McDonalds Coffee? And the winner is... picked by cheeselog1234 7 months ago

A Clinton staffer asked a college student at a rally if she would like to ask the candidate a question. When she replied yes, she was surprised to be shown a sheet with eight different pre-determined questions and asked to pick one. picked by tvirus 7 months ago

Do you know your booze? picked by gratheo 7 months ago

Newborn stars shine like celestial sparklers in a new portrait of the nearby Triangulum Galaxy – the most detailed ultraviolet image of a galaxy ever taken. Astronomers will use the image, taken by NASA's Swift telescope, to create an "age map" of the galaxy's components to understand how galaxies evolve over time. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Don't mess with Royalty in Morocco. picked by LSOjunkie 7 months ago

A furniture maker was delighted when he sliced open a tree to find what he claims is an image of Jesus ascending to heaven. Forty-five-year-old Craig O'Connor from Bensalem, Pennsylvania discovered the image in a stain of sap inside the trunk. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

An earthquake reaching a magnitude of 5.2 struck most of Britain in the early hours of the 27th of February.

The epicentre was in Lincolnshire, and shockwaves were felt as far afield as Portsmouth, Northern Ireland and Holland.

This is the most powerful earthquake to hit Britain in 25 years. picked by rhinovirus 7 months ago

Let's hope they don't sue me for posting this story picked by zzz 7 months ago

Michael Jackson's famed Neverland Valley Ranch in California will be foreclosed and sold on March 19 unless the pop star pays a balance of nearly $25 million, property records showed on Tuesday. picked by punthe 7 months ago

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will release on June 12th of 2008. There will also be a limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 80GB PLAYSTATION 3 bundle. picked by punthe 7 months ago

Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins picked by punthe 7 months ago

Jason Statham is set to board his van once more. picked by punthe 7 months ago

In June, a new PSP Entertainment Pack will be hitting stores, featuring the famous face of the Ghost of Sparta — Kratos. picked by punthe 7 months ago

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) on Tuesday announced plans to release its DualShock 3 wireless controller for its PlayStation 3 video game console in April. The new controller will cost $54.95. picked by punthe 7 months ago

You have seen the picture of Obama in native African garb. This is the story behind his trip to Kenya when the photograph was taken. Discuss in the comments. picked by hmtksteve 7 months ago

The guy who's customer died of a shark attack was warned seven months ago to immediately cease and desist conducting open-water, non-cage shark diving experiences with known species of potentially dangerous sharks. IMO he is guilty of criminally negligent homicide at the very least. picked by moe 7 months ago