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Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles

An earthquake rattled Los Angeles, California on Tuesday. The 4.4-magnitude earthquake did not cause any major damages or injuries. The epicenter of the quake originated near Pico Rivera, 12 miles southeast of L.A. at 4:04 a.m. and occurred at a depth of 11 miles. Residents within the area...

15 Extremely Specific Phobias

15 Extremely Specific Phobias

Fear can be a healthy thing. Since the beginning of time it has spurred humans away from danger, preserved our health and well being, and helped keep the clown population from overtaking the earth and installing their preferred system of cannibalistic feudalism.

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Sinai Peninsula Terrorist Threat

Sinai peninsula is the target of a terrorist threat per Israel's "urgent" warning issued Tuesday. Israel urgently implored its citizens to leave Egypt immediately after having received "concrete evidence of an expected terrorist attempt to kidnap Israelis in Sinai." The official statement from...

15 Child Miracles, Wonders and Prodigies

15 Child Miracles, Wonders and Prodigies

Extraordinary things happen to people the world over, but it's rare when they happen to children -- and end with a pleasant surprise. Many don't believe in luck these days, but there are people walking around today that are surely luckier than most. Some of them survived circumstances that should...

10 Most Iconic Photographs of the War in Iraq

10 Most Iconic Photographs of the War in Iraq

The War in Iraq has been one of the most significant events of the last decade. Journalists, both those embedded with military units and those who have undertaken their own investigations, have contributed defining and sometimes harrowing images of incidents as they have unfolded. These photos,...

10 Most Legendary Political Prisoners of All Time

10 Most Legendary Political Prisoners of All Time

We may be used to a democratic system where political dissent can make a valid contribution to society, but not everyone has been so lucky in their lives. Some of the most famous politicians and thinkers in recent history have been the victim of persecution and imprisonment for their political...

10 Must Read Books for 2011

10 Must Read Books for 2011

Everyone needs a healthy hobby and curling up with a great book is one of the best ways to nurture your self and expand your mind. Here are some suggestions for books that are guaranteed to entertain, enlighten, or feed your mind, belly, and soul. Purchase (or pre-order) any one or all of the 10...

10 War Photographs That Changed the World Forever

10 War Photographs That Changed the World Forever

Image: Eddie Adams Popular photography as we know it was presented to the public in the 1840s. It was proposed as the ultimate portrayal of reality and the eternal confinement of history - unlike art or prose, photographs are not easily altered. They have been used to depict the terrors and truths...

25 Top Selling Children's Books for Preschoolers

25 Top Selling Children's Books for Preschoolers

Here's a list of the best selling, kid tested, and mother approvedchildren's books of all time for the preschool age group. Be sure toadd these to your children's collection or give them as gifts thisholiday season! 1. Caps For SaleBy Esphyr Slobodkina 2. The Little Engine That CouldBy Watty...

15 of the Biggest and Weirdest Undercover Operations

15 of the Biggest and Weirdest Undercover Operations

In the world of undercover ops, far from the public’s eye, all sorts of strange, twisted, and sometimes heartening things take place.