Monday, April 06, 2009

Recommended Reading

Weird and Wonderful Images found in old (or even ancient) books from all over. A small taste will make you want to seek out and read the entire source!

I'm From Driftwood. True short stories by gay people published with the intent of helping young people who struggle with coming out. (via Buzzfeed)

Only three years after the Challenger disaster, NASA almost lost the shuttle Atlantis. At the time, news for the public made it seem minor, but the astronauts knew better. (via Bad Astronomy Blog)

The origins of some of your favorite foods. You have to wonder why people say “as American as hot dogs,” when the hamburger has a better claim.

11 Extinct Animals That Have Been Photographed Alive.

Surfing the net at work for pleasure actually increases our concentration levels and helps make a more productive workforce, according to a new University of Melbourne study. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

There are only around 1,000 Bonobos left in the world, all in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Now a flu epidemic has hit their only sanctuary.

Study: Housing Homeless Drunks And Letting Them Drink Saves Millions. And savings might not be the only benefit.

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