These 71 Names Were So Bad That New Zealand Had To Ban Them

Original source : http://www.globalpost.com

Posted : May 2013

Author : Kyle Kim

What were these parents thinking?

You thought "Apple" and "Facebook" were bad? Some New Zealand parents were getting so creative devising unique names for their newborns that the country's Department of Internal Affairs has stepped in to stop the shenanigans.

Did You Know That Fasting Can Lead To Some Health Benefits?

Original source : http://www.gaviscon.com.my
Posted : July 2014
Author : the admin

Ramadan is the time of religious fasting for muslims. It means one month of fasting and then breaking the fast with your family and friends. More and more people are fasting not only during Ramadan. Fasting has long been only associated with religious rituals and diets. Research even shows routine periodic fasting is also good for your health. Many people don't know about the impacts of fasting on the body, so here some effects of fasting on your body:

Fired Actors From TV Roles

Original source : http://funhight.blogspot.com

Posted : November 2010

Author : the admin

Acting's a tough business. If you're lucky enough to get a good role - and perhaps find fame in it - you have to keep up appearances at all times. Or else you might find yourself in the same spot as Isaiah Washington, who was out of job despite multiple apologies. What's he doing now? Other well-known actors have found themselves in a similar spot for different reasons. Here's a look at some of them.

Wrongly Accused? 3 Spiders May Not Liquify Human Tissue After All

Original source : http://www.livescience.com

Posted : July 2014

Author : Agata Blaszczak-Boxe

The bites of some spiders can sometimes cause necrosis, the death of human tissue. However, a few spider species may have been incriminated in necrosis cases without sufficient evidence, experts say. A new study, published this month in the journal Toxicon, suggests that the venom of the Australian white-tailed spider - which has a reputation on the Internet of being powerful enough to kill human tissue - may not be so toxic after all. In fact, there were no signs of necrosis in a man recently bitten by a white-tailed spider, despite the man's fears that he would need drastic treatments, said Dr. Scott Weinstein, a toxinologist at Women's and Children's Hospital in North Adelaide, Australia, who treated the man and wrote the study. 

10 Things You Didn't Know About Dreams

Original source : from an email received

Received : July 2009

Sender : MBM Jaffar

1  Blind People Dream

Who become blind after birth can see images in their dreams. People who are born blind do not see any images, but have dreams equally vivid involving their other senses of sound, smell, touch and emotion. It is hard for a seeing person to imagine, but the body's need for sleep is so strong that it is able to handle virtually all physical situations to make it happen.

The Loch Ness Monster: It's Scotland's Fault

Original source : http://www.livescience.com
Posted : July 2013
Author : Marc Lallanilla

The first purported photo of Nessie was published in The Daily Mail on April 21, 1934.

The infamous Loch Ness monster often appears, according to legend, accompanied by Earth tremors and swirling bubbles from the Scottish lake of the same name. However, at least one researcher believes the shaking ground and bubbles aren't signs of a monster but rather an active fault underlying Loch Ness and other nearby lakes.

A Couple Of Police Jokes

Original source : http://www.crazymady.com

Posted : 

Author : the admin

Posted here is a couple of jokes relating to the police in the line of duty.

10 Most Incredible Insect Invasions

Original source : http://www.planet-virall.com

Posted : July 2014

Author : Andrijadurlanac

Here is a list of some incredible insect invasions that have confounded people and brought jaw-dropping destruction.

Wife vs Girlfriend Joke

Original source : http://www.crazymady.com

Posted : 2011

Author : the admin

This joke may be known to many and is widespread around the world. However there may be others who may have not read it yet, so its still worthwhile to share it here:

Seven Of The Year’s Most Unusual College Courses

Original source : http://www.divinecaroline.com

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Author : Sage Romano

Principles of Organic and Biochemistry? Yawn! English Literature 101? An outdated snooze-fest! Differential Equations? That one is just begging to be skipped! Now that college students have the option to take classes on everything from zombies to garbage, gone are the days of choosing between Art History 1 and Art History 2 to round out a schedule. If society’s next great thinkers don’t have extensive knowledge of the literary canon, it might be because they were busy learning what soap operas say about gender roles. Here are some of the wackiest college courses - a few of which have us hankering to go back to school.

The Deadliest Creatures (Most Easy To Miss)

Original source : http://www.funonthenet.in

Posted : April 2008

Author : the admin

The deadliest (and easy to miss) critters lurk in dark silence, ready to strike with either the barest of warnings or none at all - and with absolutely fatal venom.

10 Incredibly Bizarre Death Statistics

Original source : http://www.oddee.com

Posted : December 2011

Author : Beverly Jenkins

We all know about the major statistics - thousands of people die from things like cancer, accidents, or other illnesses every day. But did you know that enough people die from falling out of bed or getting a snack out of a vending machine that these things qualify as death statistics?

12 Most Happening Ramadhan Bazaars @ KL/PJ

Original source : http://www.hungrygowhere.my/
Posted : July 2014
Author : Yap Pik Kuan

We’ve picked out a dozen of the most awesome Ramadhan bazaars around town where ambiance and atmosphere score as highly as the food!

By Yap Pik Kuan and the HungryGoWhere team

Top Ten Mistakenly Harmful Inventions

Original source : http://www.smashinglists.com
Posted : March 2013
Author : the admin

Invention is a foundation of the human experience. From the wheel to the air conditioner, we are always seeking to improve our way of life through the advancement of technology. We fail at least as often as we succeed, but we remain tenacious in our endeavors. This list serves testimony to some of the worst gaffes in the history of human invention.

12 Unforgettable Quotes About Love

Original source : http://news.nster.com

Posted : 2013

Author : Lesli Bay

12  If You Want Flawless Relationship... 

World’s First Chainless Folding Electric Bike

Original source : http://gadgets.feedbox.info

Posted : 2013

Author : the admin

The Footloose by Mando is doubtless going to make you want to test ride it. Asserting that it is the world’s first chainless hybrid electric folding bike, Korean auto suppliers Mando Corp and Meister Inc have collaborated to bring us this beautiful design.

Amazing Dolphin Superpowers

Original source : http://a1.ahfunny.com

Posted : August 2013

Author : Matt Weber

10  Sleeplessness

Everything needs sleep. The human world record holder, Randy Gardner, stayed awake for 11 days straight. By the fourth day, he was hallucinating. Not sleeping will eventually kill you and every other mortal creature with higher brain functions - except dolphins, which have apparently found a way around sleep. Baby dolphins actually forgo sleep for the first month of life - and so, therefore, do their parents. The trick is that these amazing sea critters can shut half of their brain off at a time. Scientists tested dolphin reactions without rest for five days straight and their reaction time never slowed. Blood tests for signs of stress or sleep deprivation turned up negative. Dolphins may be able to do this indefinitely. Another study showed that dolphins can use their sonar for 15 days straight with almost perfect accuracy. It makes sense that dolphins evolved a way to keep an eye out for predators while they’re dozing in the open ocean. But the truly fascinating part about all of this is that tests showed visual information was being passed from the snoozing side to the active side. Even though they shut down half of their noggin at a time, the other half can take over all the functions. It’s almost as if they have two brains.

Impossible! A Rolls Royce Never Breaks Down!

Original source : http://pixelsfromtheedge.com

Posted : March 2009

Author : Richie

So the story goes that a man borrowed his wealthy friends Rolls Royce to make his family vacation that much more special. Unfortunately somewhere in Europe the car broke down and he had to put a call back home to the Rolls Royce headquarters in England for assistance. They were extremely professional and courteous and they immediately dispatched a pair of expert mechanics who made their way across Europe, and barely a half a day had passed until the two mechanics were there at the vehicle working to fix the problem. It didn’t take them long until the car was up and running and they set on there way once again. The man was thankful that Rolls Royce had provided such a prompt high quality service and that their family vacation wasn’t ruined, but he was also worried about how much that high quality service was going to cost him.

Top 10 Excuses For Being Late To Work

Original source : http://www.smashinglists.com

Posted : December 2012

Author : the admin

Work often sucks. That is a sad fact of life, and one that we must come to terms with sooner rather than later. Whilst some have the privilege of truly enjoying what they do for a living, many feel unfulfilled with their work. As a result of this lack of enthusiasm, it is not rare for people to turn up intentionally late or sometimes even not at all. If you are going to do this however, it is important you have some form of premeditated excuse in hand. Suitable excuses depend on several things, for example the nature of your work, your colleagues and most importantly your boss. If you ARE the boss however, then your worries should be limited. In fact, why are you even reading this?

Top 10 Man-Made Catastrophes

Original source : http://www.smashinglists.com

Posted : October 2012

Author : the admin

As a race, we appear to have an affinity when it comes to killing each other and ourselves. In the past, there have been many accidental incidents and disasters contributing towards much destruction and death - all of which have been completely man-made. Here are ten of those for your perusal.