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Coming Soon: Inhalable Viagra
Study: Intelligence Not Linked to Wealth
Intelligence has nothing to do with wealth, according to a US study published Tuesday which found that people with below average smarts were just as wealthy as those with higher IQ scores.
India: One in Every Six People Sterile
Impotency among Indians is rising with one in every six persons becoming sterile due to various environmental and lifestyle changes and genetic factors, according to research conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
TV’s Worst Ratings in Two Years
In the past few weeks, a raft of top shows on all major networks have hit record lows: Lost, Desperate Housewives, ER, My Name Is Earl, The Simpsons, Two and a Half Men, CSI: Miami and, just Monday, Heroes. Still others, such as 24, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and American Idol, had their [...]
70% of Saudi Teen Cellphones Contain Porn
Up to 70% of files exchanged between Saudi teenagers’ mobile phones contain pornography, according to a study in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom.
Two Out of Five Cancer Cases in India Due to Tobacco
Claiming that nearly 2,000 Indians die due to cancer every day, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss Tuesday said at least two out of every five cancer cases in the country were due to tobacco consumption.
Weird ‘Kryptonite’ Found in Serbia
A newly found mineral contains the same elements described in the fictional kryptonite used by the enemies of comic book and film superhero Superman, a scientist said Tuesday.
Teachers ‘Purify’ Students with Cow Urine
INDIAN teachers sprinkled cow urine on low-caste students to purify them and drive away evil, reports have said in a country where millions of people remain oppressed at the bottom of the ancient Hindu caste system.
Canned Oxygen to Go On Sale in Japanese Seven-Elevens
Japanese convenience store operator Seven-Eleven Japan has breathed fresh air into its product lineup by announcing it will add cans of oxygen to its shelves. The firm said it would make an entry into the rapidly expanding oxygen market and begin selling cans of oxygen on May 24.
Fixya Stuff – Online Support Community For Repairing Consumer Stuff
In this age of disposable consumer goods, where entire iPods are replaced because it’s easier than changing the dud battery, we’re pleased to report the growing success of fixya.com, a support community and knowledgebase for repairing consumer products.
Investment Companies Backing Patent Trolls
Hedge funds and institutional investors are financing the latest wave of IP lawsuits.
Best Prescription for Pharmacies
"Would you like to speak with the pharmacist?" – Asking that question makes drugstore customers happy, even if they do not take advantage of the offer, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ "2007 Retail Pharmacy Customer Satisfaction Study."
The Slingshot Bikini
Some of the world’s most revealing swimwear
The controversial slingshot bikini/swimsuit has a low cut front, tiny tanga bottom and minimal breast coverage with a clear back. It is tied at neck front crossed or straight. The slingshot is a tanga becayse uplift from the ties in the neck will force the legline upward and inward, [...]
‘Beer Goggles’ Used to Simulate Drunk Driving
Motorists are to be given "beer goggles" as part of a campaign warning about the dangers of drunk driving.
Update: Status of ‘Warp Drive’
"Warp Drives", "Hyperspace Drives", or any other term for Faster-than-light travel is at the level of speculation, with some facets edging into the realm of science. We are at the point where we know what we do know and know what we don’t, but do not know for sure if faster than light travel is [...]
Record Number of Visitors for News Sites
Over 59 million people (38% of all active Internet users) visited newspaper Web sites during the first quarter of 2007, according to a Nielsen//NetRatings analysis conducted for the Newspaper Association of America (NAA). That is a 5% year-over-year increase, and a record.
Cameroon Threatens to Jail Urine Drinkers
A dramatic surge in the popularity of "urine therapy" in Cameroon has prompted the government to ban its consumption and threaten persistent offenders with jail.
Earth-Like Planet Found Close By
The most enticing property yet found outside our solar system is about 20 light years away in the constellation Libra, a team of European astronomers said today.
Social Networking Sites Becoming Job Sites
Business-specific social networks have the attention of both employers and job seekers, and millions are using the sites.
Existing Home Sales Plunge
Sales of existing homes plunged in March by the largest amount in 18 years, reflecting in part rising troubles in the subprime mortgage market. Still no one has looked at the real culprit – the new tougher bankruptcy laws.
