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Four-time World Rally champion Juha Kankkunen, has added another feather in his cap. On February 17th, the 51-year old Finnish driver, shattered the World Speed record, by pushing a Bentley Supersports Convertible to an astonishing 205.48 mph (330.695km/hr) for over a kilometer - on the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland....

No trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain is complete without a visit to the 'Tree Of Life', a 400-year-old, 32ft. Mesquite. However, it is not the tree's age but it's location, atop a 25-meter sandy hill, smack in the middle of the desert, that draws people....

On February 15th, five-year old Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, A.K.A. Hickory, took the world by surprise, when he became the first Scottish deerhound to win the title of America's Top Dog in the 135 year-old history of the Westminster Kennel Dog Show....

If you like bicycling as much as you like playing ball and can't seem to decide between the two sports, you may want to consider Cycle Ball - A fun sport that adopts the key attributes from both activities and transforms it, into a totally new game....

This pig seems to be saying 'been there, done that' to a pig's life, opting instead, for a dog's life! And, he doesn't just think he is a dog, but acts like one too - Responding to his name, going for walks with a leash around his neck, playing fetch and most important of all, performing tricks!...

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Ah! love! - That wonderful emotion that you feel for your parents, siblings, friends and . . . . . statues? Well you may not feel that, but judging from the mesmerized look on this little red squirrel's face, it has certainly caught the love bug....

It took the people of Egypt thirty years to garner enough courage to stand up to their leader- But once they did, there was no stopping them. Just 18 days after it all began, the historic revolution is over. On the evening of February 11th, President Hosni Mubarak succumbed to the wishes of his people, by resigning and handing over interim power, to the country's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces....

The Japanese are definitely trendsetters - They have done it in music, in fashion and now it seems, even extreme sports! Last Sunday, while most of the USA was engrossed in the big game, about 1,000 Japanese residents were feverishly digging up holes! No, they were not getting ready for spring, but competing to make the biggest dent in the ground, in the allotted 30 minutes....

One of the best things about going to school is the chance to chill out with friends. Therefore, you can only imagine how life has been for Lyndon Baty, who suffers from Polycystic Kidney disease, a disorder that has weakened his immune system so much, that he has to spend most of his day in isolation. However, things are finally looking up for this high-school freshman, thanks to his 'Avatar' - Vgo....

Following what was probably an indulgent Super Bowl Sunday, here is an inspiring story that should get us all rushing to lace up our sneakers. A 49-year old Belgian man recently established a new Guinness World Record, by running 365 marathons (9,569 miles) consecutively, in as many days, far outpacing the 2009 record of 52 consecutive marathons completed by 69-year-old Japanese runner, Akinori Kusuda....

Ah! Super Bowl Sunday! The day to kick back, cheer your favorite team and . . eat, eat & eat - For believe it or not, today is not just the most popular television event of the year, but also, the biggest day for home parties and, the second largest day for food consumption, after Thanksgiving!...

It's time to sharpen your keyboard skills, brush off the cobwebs from the brain, and get ready for World Maths Day - the annual math challenge where kids from all across the globe compete with each other, for the coveted title of World Math Champion....

If you have been pummeled by this year's harsh winter, take heart, for spring is around the corner. At least that's what legendary groundhog 'Punxsutawney Phil', 'predicted' this morning in front of hundreds of freezing fans....

On Wednesday, January 26th, some lucky students from San Francisco's Cleveland Elementary School were witness to a once-in-a-lifetime event - The opening of a 100-year old time capsule, left by former students of the school....

23-year old Norwegien snowboarder Torstein Horgmo, made history on Friday night, after landing the first Big-Air triple cork in the 15-year history of the Winter X-Games. For those of you not familiar with snowboarding lingo, it means performing three 360° flips in mid-air, before making a perfect landing on the snow....

Scientists have often wondered why the seahorse, with its curvy neck and snout resembles a horse, to which it has no relationship, rather than its closest cousin, the straight bodied and rather ordinary looking - Pipefish. Now, a researcher believes he may have the answer and as is the case in any kind of evolution - It's to do with survival....

Lady Gaga’s quirky and imaginative outfits never fail to stun us, so it should comes as no surprise that having conquered the music world, she has now decided to try her hand at design. And, the newly appointed Chief Creative Officer for camera manufacturer Polaroid, is off to a running start with a number of innovative products that were recently introduced under the 'Polaroid Grey Label' brand....

You have probably heard the expression - He/she lights up the room with his/her dazzling smile. Now you can outshine any pearly whites with this latest Japanese fashion craze - LED teeth!...

People make all kinds of 'cool' things out of ice - Ranging from frozen aquariums to ice hotels. But, Norwegian-born musician and composer Terje Isungset, has found a truly unique way to use ice - Carving it into musical instruments that can actually be played....

A team of scientists led by Alex Smith from Keele University in Staffordshire, UK, recently revealed the discovery of what they believe is the hottest planet in our Universe. According to the researchers, the temperature on Wasp-33b, also known as, HD15082, measured in at a scorching 3200°C (5,792° F)!...

The biggest fear most surfers and swimmers face when they head out deep into the oceans, is being attacked by a shark. Now, a new study released by Australian scientists has revealed that these fish may be color blind - A breakthrough that may not only help make the waters safer, but also, prevent these mighty animals from accidentally getting entangled inside fishing nets....

While breakthroughs in technology products are pretty common, it is rare to hear anything exciting about a mundane product like cement - the ubiquitous grey construction material that is the backbone of almost every building. Now, an Italian firm has figured out how to make it a little more exciting by making it 'transparent' naming it, i.light!...

Anyone who has ever downloaded game apps on their smart devices (and who hasn't) knows that 'Angry Birds' has ruled the roost for a long time. Well, now there is a new app in town - And unlike the former, this is not developed by 17 professional engineers, but by 14-year old Robert Nay, from Utah....