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FIFA World Cup ’10
It's finally here. The 2010 FIFA South Africa World Cup kicks off tomorrow with the start of the first games from Group A. For those playing the home game, that means Mexico v. South Africa at 9am and France v. Uruguay at 1:30pm central on ESPN. Don't forget Saturday either,...
Read More U.S. Grand Prix in Austin
This caught me completely by sheer surprise. Apparently the location for the return of U.S. Formula One racing will be right here in Austin, Texas. According to a New York Times article, a $250 million facility will be specifically constructed for the event which could start operating by 2012. For...
Read More Time Travel Possible?
Ever since Einstein declared that time traveling could be possible, the theory has spawned countless debates on whether it can actually be done. Two prominent physicists, Michio Kaku and Stephen Hawking, however agree that the theory is sound and can be quite possible. Just don't hold your breath thinking that...
Read More Human Evolution From Apes Proven?
Scientists have formally announced last week that they have discovered the 'missing link' between humans and apes. A new hominoid species, Homo habilis, has been believed to be found after archeologists unearthed a two-million-year-old skeleton in South Africa. The findings are crucial in exactly determining human evolution and could completely...
Read More Vice Guide to the DPRK
Trying to get an inside look in North Korea is quite hard, as the country is one of the most strictly controlled in the world. This feat is even harder if you're an American, as the North Koreans particularly despite us Yankees due to the war and the current political...
Read More 11 Minutes
Think you're watching football? Think again. With the NFL Divisional Playoffs in full throttle this weekend, you'd be surprised that teams are only on the field to play for approximately 11 minutes per game. The Wall Street Journal has a very interesting article that breaks down broadcasted games from all...
Read More Foregoing Vitamins?
My pal in dental school recently said that supplemental multivitamins were mostly useless from his studies, and that school of thought has steadily gained traction in the media as of late. Slate has published a pretty insightful article on the debate, including some revered study publications concluding the multivitamins ineffectiveness:
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Read More LEGO Maniac
It's hard to think about Christmas in my home without mentioning LEGO, as it was the staple of every holiday season's wish list until, well, the N64 and GoldenEye. Anyways, the Daily Mail has a really interesting article on the downfall and resurrection of the famed toy brand, detailing how...
Read More Inside Look in Burj Dubai
The Telegraph has an interesting insight on one of the world's most ostentatious endeavors in modern history, the Burj Dubai tower. Easily the tallest skyscraper in the world once completion is finished by projected 2010, the Burj Dubai also sports the much-hyped Armani hotel with interior design being tailored to...
Read More Veterans Day/Armistice Day/World War I Color Photos
Today marks both Veterans Day and Armistice Day, honoring both military veterans and the closure of World War I. It's also an important reminder of the brave men and women currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. On a slightly different topic, I found some pretty interesting pictures of...
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