Over half of US adults who only use a mobile phone are younger than 30, according to a Harris Interactive study conducted between October and December 2006. In fact, a third of 18-to-29-year-olds use only a mobile phone or the Internet for their calls.
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When the Only Phone Is Mobile
Mr. Jelly Belly Learns Boxing
It’s come to this. Apparently, a jelly bean can’t walk the streets in safety these days. Mr. Jelly Belly, a costumed mascot, was tackled by a laughing assailant near a Roseville Jelly Belly store May 20.
Pluto Demoted Again
Calculations published on Thursday show the distant world that astronomers no longer deem a planet is not even the largest of our solar system’s so-called dwarf planets — it is smaller than recently discovered dwarf planet Eris.
Modern Day Renaissance Images
Modern celebs in old art. Amazing photos!
Operation Bot Roast
Operation Bot Roast has been a success – sort of. Information provided by the FBI and the Department of Justice revealed that "investigations have identified over 1 million victim computer IP addresses," but it seems that only a small number of arrests have come as a result.
Radio-Equipped Visa Card Lets You Pay Your Cab Fare With A Wave
For all the convenience of not carrying cash around, credit cards can still be a fairly cumbersome way to pay, particularly for small purcahses. Visa’s PayWave system cuts the signature out of the process for transactions under $25; you simply wave your card at a sensor, wait for the green light and go. The system [...]
Plastic That Heals Itself
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created a plastic that can literally heal itself. This unique plastic works similarly to human skin (but faster).
Baby Monitor Picks Up Video From Outer Space
When a new mom in Palatine went to check her baby monitor recently, she saw a picture that was literally out of this world.
Balloon Sculpture
Canadian artist Sean Rooney works on his 6-metre-tall pyramid sculpture made out of rainbow-coloured balloons for the annual Kids Fest in Sarajevo June 12, 2007.
Reading the Expressions on Your Girlfriend’s Face
Okay guys, here is the ultimate cheat sheet for dealing with your girlfriend. Yes, facial expressions do mean something, so take a little time and study this.
Introducing the Milay Bridge
The Milay Bridge is one of the longest bridges in Europe and an incredible piece of engineering. Amazing photos!
