Only a minority of US Internet users listen to podcasts, but according the "Podcast Downloading" report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, roughly 12% of Internet users say they have downloaded a podcast so they can listen to it or view it at a later time.
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17 Million have Downloaded Podcasts
Bacon-Infused Vodka
Mixing a cocktail is no minor undertaking for a new breed of bartenders — it’s a matter of science.
Reconstruction of Leonardo da Vinci’s Fingerprint
Anthropologists said they have pieced together Leonardo da Vinci’s left index fingerprint — a discovery that could help provide information on such matters as the food the artist ate and whether his mother was of Arabic origin.
More Moms are Staying Home
Statistics suggest more new moms are making the same decision that the Bomsteins made. However, financial planners like Janice Barlow of Raymond James say staying at home to raise a child, may not be as big of a financial sacrifice as some might think.
Ban on Hand-Pulled Rickshaws
They have been a feature of Kolkata’s streets in India for more than a century, but authorities in the sprawling city want an end to the "inhuman" sight of emaciated men pulling rickshaws.
eCommerce and the Value of Trust
Trust. That is the keyword when exploring the trends in e-commerce. Doing good business online requires consumers to trust you.
The Coming Era of Tiger Farming
Global demand for tiger skins and body parts, such as for use in traditional medicines, is so high that conservationists fear tigers may soon be hunted into extinction.
China’s Growing Need for Search Engines
As the Internet extends its tentacles into every aspect of daily life, more and more Chinese are finding that they just can’t live without search engines.
Latest Sex Survey
Nearly two-thirds of Britons think the fiery Italian sauce Arrabiata is a sex infection, according to a survey on Friday.
Young Dating Tied to Smoking
Children who start dating before their teens are at least twice as likely as other youngsters to become smokers, researchers said on Friday.
