The amount of information created and replicated in 2007 (255 exabytes) will be greater, for the first time, than available storage capacity (246 exabytes), according to a new study by IDC commissioned by storage maker EMC.
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The Great Data Challenge
Average Cost of Weddings in 2006 was $27,852
Next to buying a house and raising a family, a wedding is one of the priciest milestones in a couple’s life. The average cost of tying the knot is $27,852, according to a 2006 survey conducted for The Conde Nast Bridal Group.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield Named World’s Busiest Airport in 2006
Atlanta’s Hartsfield International held its ranking as the world’s busiest passenger airport in 2006, followed by Chicago’s O’Hare and London’s Heathrow, according to preliminary figures released this week.
Nearly Half Of Men Questioned Have Faked An Orgasm
It used to be somewhat of a joke or even commonplace in the media to hear about women faking orgasms. Its been the topic of conversation in countless romantic comedies, talk shows and sitcoms such as Sex and the City. However a new poll shows that men are just as guilty when it comes to [...]
10 Very Scary Photos
Here are some amazing photos designed to scare people to death.
Chill Your Beer or Soda In Under a Minute
Need a cold soda or beer quick? The Tinchilla will cool any canned drink in a minute or less. Just insert two AA batteries, ice, water, and your favorite beverage to get an ice-cold drink delivered up to 240 times faster than a fridge.
Missing: A Huge Chunk Of The Earth’s Crust
A team of British scientists has set sail on a voyage to examine why a huge chunk of the earth’s crust is missing, deep under the Atlantic Ocean — a phenomenon that challenges conventional ideas about how the earth works.
Worldwide Internet Penetration Grew 10% in 2006
Nearly 750 million people ages 15 and older used the Internet worldwide in January 2007, up 10% over January 2006, according to new data from comScore Media Metrix.
Inch Perfect Vibrator Measures Exactly How Deep Your Love Goes
Made with both metric and imperial tick marks, the Inch Perfect vibrator lets you control exactly how deep your loving goes. There are two models, the nine-incher and the six-incher, and costs $28 and $19 respectively. (w/pic & video)
Iraq’s Brain-Drain Continues
After four years of chaos and violence, nearly two million Iraqis remain outside their country, according to the UN agency for refugees. Most are overwhelming neighboring countries, particularly Jordan and Syria. In Europe, Iraqi applications for asylum have doubled over the past three years. But few European countries are offering much refuge, with one exception: [...]
German Scientists Invent Mind-Reading Machine
At the pace technology is moving, it can get pretty scary at times, especially when you know scientists are now working on a machine that is capable of figuring out a human’s intention before it results in action. Our brain’s prefrontal cortex region is activated whenever we are about to make a decision. and that [...]
Golf Ball Launcher Makes Golf a Blast
The Golf Ball Launcher is a new concept that can make golf accessible and fun for everyone. The launcher is powered with a small air pump. It can launch a ball anywhere from 25 to 300 yards depending on the amount of air pressure applied. (w/pic)
