I guess it's true: if at first you don't succeed, try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try and try again. picked by Wingnut 2 days ago

The Olympics may be over, but that doesn't mean that the world is suddenly deprived of dedicated athletes competing at the very peak of their performance. Witness, for example, the 170 people who turned out for the World Bog Snorkelling Championships on Monday. picked by DAVEthefish 2 days ago

TRASH:anycoloryoulike hits the streets of the big Apple. The eco-friendly bags decompose in one to seven years and certainly brighten up garbage collection day. picked by suebe 2 days ago

Forget smoking or bullying – at Belgian Gardens State School, doing a cartwheel on the playground can get you suspended. picked by AutumnLotus 2 days ago

A road in the small Dutch town of Hengelo is to be paved with air-purifying concrete in a trial that could lead to a breakthrough in the fight against rising pollution. picked by AutumnLotus 2 days ago

Have you ever noticed that herds of grazing animals all face the same way? Images from Google Earth have confirmed that cattle tend to align their bodies in a north-south direction. Wild deer also display this behaviour - a phenomenon that has apparently gone unnoticed by herdsmen and hunters for thousands of years. picked by AutumnLotus 2 days ago

Teenage poultry farmer Dean Sambers was stunned when one of his hens laid a gigantic egg - weighing a staggering four times as much as a normal one. picked by AutumnLotus 2 days ago

Nine year old Jerico Scott can no longer play the position he loves. The League says that he throws too hard and wish to disband his team, returning any sign-up fees. The team is currently 8-0. picked by Rambo2020 2 days ago

This guy is a doofus. He may yet get his Darwin Award. picked by prish 2 days ago

A Bollywood children’s film has become embroiled in a legal battle with Warner Bros over claims it is based on Harry Potter.

(hope they don't succeed - big kid like me wants to see it!) picked by topofall 2 days ago

The number of bedbugs found on public transport has risen dramatically in the past year. picked by topofall 2 days ago

Parts of a giant, exquisitely-carved marble sculpture depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius have been found at an archaeological site in Turkey. picked by topofall 2 days ago

At least four people are under arrest in connection with a possible plot to kill Barack Obama at his Thursday night acceptance speech in Denver. Shockingly, the wannabe assassins are believed to have connections to white supremacist organizations. picked by makri 2 days ago

The Media at it's best!

A 'hero' because he phoned the fire brigade! picked by topofall 2 days ago

incredible waterfalls around the world and amazing photos! picked by bobb 2 days ago

In Sadville, they were close. But in our world, the relationship quickly took a turn for the worse. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

I think I just nerdgasmed. I don't care. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

A Swiss daredevil's bid to cross the English Channel propelled by a jet-powered wing strapped to his back moved a step closer with a successful 36km test flight over Switzerland.(with video of flight over Alps) picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Shin splints can happen when very high heels are worn. The anterior tibial muscle1 tears away from the bone causing pain when the muscle is used. *ouch* picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Scientists estimate that 98% of the minifigs created in the last three decades have lost a hand in a tragic vacuum accident, been melted by a magnifying glass, or been eaten by your dog. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Herpex.(Lube your gyro pipe) picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Water, good ol' H2O, seems like a pretty simple substance to you and me. But in reality, water - the foundation of life and most common of liquid - is really weird and scientists actually don't completely understand how water works. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Galaxidi, Greece, throws quite a food fight after Carnival on misnamed "Clean Monday."

Don't miss the photo gallery with the greatest understatement I've ever seen: "Villagers wear goggles to protect their eyes. Driving conditions don't look so great."

This one's for Apex86. picked by meggysue 2 days ago

I can't believe how Phelps acts towards the other athletes. picked by IcePigs 2 days ago

After artist, Spippo, got through with them, it's anybody's guess. picked by MissWinkle 2 days ago