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25-07-07: Questions to Test Your Knowledge of English Dialects Link Submitted by Chris
24-07-07: Why Men die Before Women Pix Submitted by Sioux
23-07-07: Origin of Familiar Phrases Link Submitted by CJ
22-07-07: Scroll down and there is an entire section of links to videos showing the famous reaction of Mentos dropped into Coke. But.... What would happen if you dropped Mentos into beer? Video Submitted by Groper
21-07-07: Pranked Telemarketer - American comedian carries out a plan to make a telemarketer regret that he ever rang... Hilarious Video Submitted by Chris
21-07-07: Dubai building reaches 1,680 feet. A tower being built in the United Arab Emirates has become the tallest building in the world. Link Submitted by Mick
20-07-07: Here's 15 Signs That You're Getting Older Link Submitted by CJ
20-07-07: Quotes From The Simpsons! Link Submitted by CJ
19-07-07: the Assumption Song - Hilarious Video with Sound (careful if you're at work) Submitted by CJ
19-07-07: 15 Unfortunately Placed Ads Link Submitted by Duncs
19-07-07: 15 Hilarious Graffitis Link Submitted by Duncs
19-07-07: Lots of Fun Quizzes Link Submitted by Duncs
17-07-07: In Austin, Texas, there is an annual Eeyore's Birthday Party that features The Eeyore of Liberty, which mixes the fictional donkey with The Statue of Liberty! Click here for Pic Submitted by CJ
16-07-07: Ever worried how to tell the kids about..? You know.. the birds 'n bees stuff.. With this explanation you don't have to worry any more. Absolutely brilliant Cartoon Drawings
16-07-07: That mouse you're holding.. how do they make those? Pic
16-07-07: A couple of guys having a close-range duel with paintball guns until one gives up. Video
15-07-07: The fastest train in the world isn't French, it's Chinese. Video
15-07-07: Sometimes it's best not to hyphenate your name.. Article
15-07-07: Aaarghh - another game online to waste your time on... It's Orb
Terminator returns - to save the son of God from crucifixion Video (Hilarious!)
A bull terrier after a fight with a porcupine. Ouch. Over 1000 quills in that nose...
(Brits: porcupines are nothing like our dear little hedgehogs...) Pic
American fails police sobriety test... Video
The first resident moves into Dubai's palm-shaped, man-made island. Link Dubai
UK's best and worst brands... Report
A site with downloads of popular games from years gone by. Eeek, there's even Tetris!
Warning, do not go to this Site unless you have several hours to spare...
Women In Art: Video
Building a highway up Everest - Article
Ever been "treated" to the sight of Gus Honeybun, cultural icon of Cornwall? (A stuffed rabbit with a - sometimes visible - hand up his rear.) He now has his own MySpace which includes vintage footage from West Country TV in the '80's. Go on, spoil yourself! Link
Japanese man flies across the harbour with the aid of a water-propelled jetpack Video
What some-one's mates did to his new Jag using Post-It notes! Pic
Fantastic picture of coloured water droplets... Pix
A dog being eaten by a crocodile...? No, just a good marketing stunt. Pic
A Brazilian artist's unique use of national flags to illustrate some telling statistics... Pix
If Fox news had existed throughout history... Pix
Sign in music shop window. Pic
The man who is worth $300 million just from buying domain names... Item
London-on-Sea: what the capital will look like after the predicted 1 metre rise in sea level...? Item
Or, the Map
Landing at Gatwick? Spot the 100,000 sq ft advertisement... Item
Or, the Pic
Funny signs from around the world... Pix
Brave cat or stupid cat? Pic
See the canoe? Now spot the great white... Pic
100 Days That Changed Music: Blender presents the most earth-shakingly important days in music, ever.
Interesting... A clock for the world... Pic
Nine cool things you didn't know you could do with Wikipaedia
Airport security - screen seen at airport with it's own security warning... Pic
Everything the need to know about sperm! Item
There is an excellent dance, called the Thousand-Hand Guanyin. Considering the tight coordination required, their accomplishment is nothing short of amazing, even if they were not all deaf. Yes, you read correctly. All 21 of the dancers are complete deaf-mutes. Video
I grabbed a box of tissues and saw this on the back:. For Professional use? ... Pic
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The reaction when Mentos* are dropped into Diet Coke produces a fountain of syrupy foam to erupt from the bottle like a geyser! Videos of this deserve a section all of their very own:
Diet Coke and Mentos reaction Video (Noisy - turn sound down if at work!)
Mentos and Diet Coke Video
The domino effect Video
The Super-Soaking fountain Video
Setting up the Chain reaction... Video
And Some Instructions: Item
Mentos are sugar-coated chewy sweets made in the US and Holland - and not readily available in the UK. Does anyone know of a UK alternative? Trebor Chewies are v similar, but do they work?. Let Us Know!
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1. Go to www.google.com
2. Click on "maps"
3. Click on "get directions" at the top
4. Type "New York" in the first box (the "from" box)
5. Type "London" in the second box (the "to" box)
6. Click on "get directions"
7. Scroll down to steps #23 & #24....
Curiously, if you copy 'n paste these directions, the time allowed for each step shows up...
For swimming the Atlantic:
3,462 minutes
29 days 0 hours
New Scientist reckons that this was contrived by a Google employee for publicity...
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