Arctic 'warmest in 2,000 years'

" Arctic temperatures are now higher than at any time in the last 2,000 years, research reveals. Changes to the Earth's orbit drove centuries of cooling, but temperatures rose fast in the last 100 years as human...

Sikhs migrating from Pakistan's restive tribal district

The people belonging to Sikh community settled in Pakistan's troubled Orakzai tribal district for centuries are migrating from their area because of intimidation at the hands of militants, who are demanding them...

Gene Test Shows Spain’s Jewish and Muslim Mix

Historian Claudio Sanchez-Albornoz concludes that the Spanish civilization is Catholic and other influences.However others such as the biologists in this case states that Spain have been enriched by 3 historical cultures; Catholic,Jewish and Muslim.Test conducted by...

Live: England off to a cautious start

England skipper Kevin Pietersen won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the third one-day international on Thursday. The start was delayed by 45 minutes due to hazy conditions, reducing play to...

Meteora, the Holy Rocks in Greece

"Meteora, the Holy Rocks in Greece By Tushar Mathur | Nov 13, 2008 Somewhere between Pindos and Hasiya, where the plain of Thessaly landscape lost the first roll of the magnificent mountains in central Greece, is the Meteora. Huge dark rocks, which rise in the...

India v Australia, 3rd Test: Match ends in draw

"The third test between India and Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi ended in a draw as the two sides decided that a result was not probable early in the afternoon session. Scorecard - India vs Australia - 3rd Test Earlier in the day, Gambhir and Dravid started their...

Ancient tree helps birds survive

Under developmentEverything Old is New again." An ancient species of tree is helping Britain's birds survive the effects of climate...

If America Is an Empire, then Why Is Gas So Expensive?

"If America Is an Empire, then Why Is Gas So Expensive? Imperial considerations. By Thomas F. Madden America has become an empire. Everyone says so. This is a surprise to most Americans, since few imagined that they were building such a thing. But, as historians such as...

School Days: Distorted, PC Readings About Muslims and Islam Required in Some...

This news does not bode well for the future of education. The PC crowd now has education so twisted around the flavor of the day that little education actually happens these days. "A new report issued by the American Textbook Council says books approved for use in local...

World's Oldest Telephone Book Discovered

Considering the giant, 10lbs phone book that arrived on my doorstep the other day, the first known telephone book was only 20 pages long, and listed useful information to 391 subscribers in New Haven, Conn.It was published by Alexander Graham Bell, and had such helpful hints...

Coca-Cola and Stevia -Soon!

UPDATE: Can't wait for a Stevia soft drink? Zevia beats Coca-Cola to the market! With four flavors: cola, root beer, orange and twist. Check out the website to see if it's available in your area yet.It hasn't been...

Vatican says aliens could exist

Just in case something is discovered." Vatican says aliens could exist By David...

Island of Sark embraces democracy after 400 years

You cant get any greener*..."Four and a half centuries of feudalism were brought to an end yesterday when the Privy Council approved changes to the laws governing Sark, in the Channel Islands, which will introduce...

Litter on British beaches at an all time high - threatens marine wildlife

An environmental charity in the UK released their findings today from a survery of British beaches conducted last year, and the results are not encouraging.Plastic litter on the beaches is now so dense that it...

Architectural beauty created out of used glass bottles!

"With changing times man has learnt from being just a food gatherer to a food producer and with that not only came the advent of agriculture, but also the art of building his own place of dwelling. While initially...

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