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Huge Chunks of Ice Fall from TV Tower

December 13th, 2007 at 1:27 pm » Comments (0)

Here’s a video of HUGE chunks of ice falling from the 1600 foot (487 meters) TV tower during the Oklahoma ice storm.



Northern Lights Controlled by Magnetic ”Ropes”

December 13th, 2007 at 1:23 pm » Comments (0)

NASA spacecraft have revealed new insights into the forces that cause the northern lights, including giant magnetic "ropes" between Earth and the sun.



Driving School To Breathalyse Its Pupils

December 13th, 2007 at 12:59 pm » Comments (0)

A driving instructor is breathalysing his students in a bid to make the roads safer. Malcolm Spencer, who runs Derby Driving School, has bought eight portable breathalysers which he will hand out to his instructors.



Now, Find Your Soul Mates Through Body Odour!

December 13th, 2007 at 12:45 pm » Comments (0)

An American dating company claims to have discovered the first scientific way of finding true romance – body odour!



Dogs of War Bring Soldiers Peace of Mind

December 13th, 2007 at 12:30 pm » Comments (0)

Stressed troops in Iraq will get a first-of-its-kind holiday gift later this month: two long-eared, highly sensitive black Labrador retrievers that military officials hope will help soldiers navigate the ragged emotions of life in a war zone.



Inventor Powers Christmas Tree With Eel

December 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pm » Comments (0)

Not even a blackout could put a damper on festivities at one Japanese aquarium where an electric eel is being used to light up its Christmas tree.



US Cholesterol Average is Ideal At 199

December 13th, 2007 at 11:55 am » Comments (0)

ATLANTA – Americans may be too fat, but at least their cholesterol is low. For the first time in nearly 50 years, the average cholesterol level for U.S. adults is in the ideal range, the government reported Wednesday.



A Child’s View of the $100 Laptop

December 13th, 2007 at 11:39 am » Comments (0)

What will a child in the UK make of a laptop designed to help children in the developing world? Rory Cellan-Jones brought an XO home to find out.



A Drink to Healthy Aging

December 13th, 2007 at 11:20 am » Comments (0)

Researchers at the University of Newcastle say a glass of wine a day may be of benefit to the health of older women.



Choosing a Baby’s Gender: It’s What the Momma Eats!

December 13th, 2007 at 8:54 am » Comments (0)

Are you trying to conceive a boy (or a girl)? The secret to "selecting" a baby’s gender may be what the would-be mom eats before conception.



Lock of John Lennon’s hair sells for £24,000

December 13th, 2007 at 8:43 am » Comments (0)

A shorn lock of John Lennon’s hair fetched £24,000 at auction yesterday as part of a sale of Beatles memorabilia built up by a former hairdresser to the Fab Four.