The Amazing World of Coca-Cola Posted: 42 minutes ago by iamamaniac
One of the largest corporations on the planet, not to mention the world's largest beverage company, Coca-Cola is a brand unto itself. Selling one of the most popular drinks ever, Coca-Cola could easily rest of its laurels, but the company is constantly evolving and transforming itself.
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Teenage Boys More Likely To Be In Fatal Car Crashes Posted: 18 hours ago by iamamaniac
The number of teenage drivers in fatal car crashes has dropped dramatically in the past decade. But new numbers from the federal government confirm that male drivers are still having twice as many fatal crashes as females. And the boys are more likely than the girls to have been speeding or drinking.
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China Humbly Launches Serial Production of Stolen Russian Fighter Jets Posted: 18 hours ago by iamamaniac
China has launched the serial production of J-10, J-11 and FC-1 fighter jets, which are rip-offs of Russia’s Su-27/30 and MiG-29 aircraft. The nation intends to build and sell not less than 1,200 planes at the prices which will be much lower than those of the Russian planes.
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Former teacher Heidemarie Schwermer has lived without money in Germany for 13 years Posted: 2 days ago by iamamaniac
Twenty-two years ago Heidemarie Schwermer, a middle-aged secondary school teacher just emerging from a difficult marriage, moved with her two children from the village of Lueneburg to the city of Dortmund, in the Ruhr area of Germany, whose homeless population, she immediately noticed, was above average and striking in its intransigent hopelessness.
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The 10 best NHL players of the last decade Posted: 2 days ago by iamamaniac
How you choose to define, or quantify, the "best" player in the NHL over the last decade will determine your level of agreement with this ranking, which is sure to be one of our most controversial End of Decade lists.
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eBooks Vs. Books: A publishing smackdown Posted: 2 days ago by iamamaniac
There's a fight brewing this Christmas between the good old traditional book and the flashy newcomer: the e Reader.
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Incredible lakes around the world Posted: 7 days ago by iamamaniac
Lakes have been the source of fascination for geologists, historians and general mankind for thousands of years. Coming in every shape, size, age, colour and depth you can imagine, they are natural wonders to behold and often the source of fear at what lurks beneath.
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Man acquitted of spitting on police burger Posted: 1 week ago by iamamaniac
A Texas jury found a man not guilty of spitting on a police chief's hamburger
after only 20 minutes of deliberation.
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Funny Chewing Gum Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
Sometimes you just keep wondering who got that "brilliant" idea to manufacture that weird product. Or is that another advertising trick to attract attention? This post looks at funniest and most bizarre chewing gums you might find odd enough to want to try.
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Evangelist sentenced to 175 years for sex crimes Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
Evangelist Tony Alamo used his status as a self-proclaimed prophet to force underage girls into sham marriages with him, controlling his followers with their fears of eternal suffering.
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Texas man blames bird for making him drive his sports car into a pond Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
Police said the low-flying bird distracted the man, causing him to veer off a road and drive his French-built Bugatti Veyron into a salt marsh.
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The sluttiest species in the animal kingdom Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
People who research the love lives of alligators recently discovered the giant reptiles tend to be faithful partners. Big-hearted, honest to God, lovers. They'd still bite your chap off, though, given half a chance.
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Wife posed As Girl In Online Trap To Catch Her Husband Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
A suspicious wife posed as a teenager online to catch her husband propositioning girls in a chatroom, Cardiff Crown Court has heard.
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The 50 Best Inventions of 2009 Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year.
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Google doodles from overseas: can you identify all 10 celebrations? Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
Google has updated its archive of past doodles to include dozens that have never been seen by internet users in Britain and the US.
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Dumped wedding rings found in tonnes of rubbish Posted: 2 weeks ago by iamamaniac
Sanitation workers have sorted through 10 tonnes of rubbish to recover a diamond wedding ring and an engagement ring that was accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple.
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Bankruptcy Filings Carry U.S. Jobs Away [infographic] Posted: 3 weeks ago by iamamaniac
On the verge of the recession business bankruptcy rates and national unemployment levels were steady. But in late 2007, these numbers quickly began to inflate. Businesses across the country filed bankruptcy and in the process, carried away millions of American jobs.
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6 Unique Ways To Charge Your Batteries Posted: 3 weeks ago by iamamaniac
As technology develops at an alarming rate and gadgets become more and more energy-sapping by the week, the need for more powerful batteries with which to feed modern, portable electronics is greater than ever.
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10 Incredible Canyons Posted: 3 weeks ago by iamamaniac
This week we have been looking at some incredible canyons from around the world, so we decided to compile a list of our top 10 that we found, if you know of any more then let me know and I will add them to the list below.
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Personal Injury in the Wild Posted: 3 weeks ago by iamamaniac
Every year, thousands of people across the world are seriously injured and even killed by the wild creatures of the animal kingdom. Check out these stats on personal injury in the wild and see which animal attacks are the most dangerous.
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6 Beautiful Wooden iPhone Accessories Posted: 3 weeks ago by iamamaniac
A few examples of the best and most creative wooden iPhone accessories.
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Odd Organizations & Movements that only Thrive Online Posted: 4 weeks ago by iamamaniac
One of the most celebrated functions of the Internet is an unprecedented ability for people to connect. This has led to social networks, online dating, and, it turns out, a lot of people connecting over really strange things. Here are some of the more interesting clubs that the internet has helped give life to.
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Bankers, Bonuses, Bubbles and Bullsh*t Posted: 1 month ago by iamamaniac
Smug-faced bankers have had a rough time of late with an unprecedented amount of public criticism heading their way. Admittedly, much of it has been empty, vote-pandering rhetoric from world leaders talking tough about their freshly minted "war on greed".
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True Identity of Your Online Girlfriend [NSFW flowchart] Posted: 1 month ago by iamamaniac
Ever wondered who the girl you're talking to on the other side really is?
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The Cost of Pro Athletes Filing Divorce [infographic] Posted: 1 month ago by iamamaniac
The high cost of divorce for high-paid professional athletes.
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