If you like old things, I recommend that you talk to old guys. Seek them out. They were all young guys once. And a lot of them don’t have any family left; they just want to see the love of their life, the car they were always going to restore — but never got around […]
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On Old Guys and Old Cars
How Apple Can Keep Its Value
Its official. Apple is the most valuable computer maker in the world. In the wake of the company’s better than expected earnings in the quarter ended.
Rain Forest Tree Makes Potent Antioxidant
U.S. scientists have discovered an extract from an Amazon rain forest tree is a potent antioxidant that can prevent human cartilage destruction.
Brain Study: Sleepy, grumpy and … Primitive?
WASHINGTON - A few nights without sleep can not only make people tired and emotional, but may actually put the brain into a primitive "fight or flight" state, researchers said on Wednesday.
It’s Daughters Week At IBM
A SCHEME by technology giant IBM to encourage more women to choose a career in IT by asking employees to bring their daughters to work has been hailed a success.
1,001 Inventions Mark Islam’s Role in Science
IF YOU are reading this article over your customary Saturday morning coffee - spooning through the thick frothy milk to reach the restorative dark stuff beneath - then you may be surprised to learn you owe this civilised daily ritual to a herd of curious goats.
US Deploys Disney In Attempt To Soothe Visitors Stuck In Passport Queues
The sometimes gruff welcome that the United States extends to its overseas visitors nowadays, made much worse by the newly rigorous visa and security restrictions imposed since the terrorist attacks of 2001, got a make-over yesterday courtesy of it best-known ambassador of jollity and joy, Mickey Mouse.
Finally! A Toilet For The Overweight
The Great john Toilet is one that is designed for the overweight.
Skull-Watch Of Mary Queen Of Scots
Watchismo has a nice little feature on Mary Queen of Scots’ skull-shaped silver watch:
Rod Stewart’s Train Set Dream Comes True
Rocker Rod Stewart has fulfilled a lifelong ambition - by appearing on the front cover of a model railway magazine. Experts said the 62-year-old singer has created one of the best train sets they have ever seen.
