If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then the recently discovered diamond planet is the ultimate BFF. Kim Kardashian's $60,000 wedding bling doesn't seem so big now, does it? The planet is a huge diamond in space and is about 4,000 light-years away. This gem-of-a-discovery, orbiting the pulsar PSR J1719-1438, is believed to be denser than platinum. It's a diamond about … [Read more...] about Planets are a Girls Best Friend
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Divided Smartphone Nation
Blue state or red state? Sam’s or Costco? iPhone or Android? It should be no surprise we are a divided nation even when it comes to smartphones. If you live in the north you prefer the trendy iPhone while southerners lean toward Android. And if you use a Blckberry you are dying breed. This graphic shows a good estimation of the popularity of smartphone operating systems … [Read more...] about Divided Smartphone Nation
A 1 Minute Trip
If the economy has put a damper on your travel plans, this video may help. It's no substitute for a vacation, but it's a great distraction and fun to watch. 3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, and some cool video editing all in just 1 minute. "Move" is the name of this film by Rick Mereki. It celebrates traveling … [Read more...] about A 1 Minute Trip
World Population to Hit 7 Billion
In October 2011 the human population will reach 7 billion. But the Earth is big and space is not the problem; it’s balance. If all 7 billion stood shoulder-to-shoulder we would only fill the city of Los Angeles. Yet 5% consume 23% of the world’ energy and a whopping 38% lack adequate sanitation. Here are some population facts. In 1800 there were 1 billion people on … [Read more...] about World Population to Hit 7 Billion
Is Facebook the New Smoking?
A new study shows that online usage is increasingly becoming an addiction. Is Facebook the new smoking? Have you ever “gone to the bathroom” in order to check email or come up with a socially appropriate excuse to pull out your smartphone just so you can check your Facebook? Then you could be an Internet junkie. It almost makes your long for "the good old days" when … [Read more...] about Is Facebook the New Smoking?