June 2011
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James Harrison, 74, has an antibody in his plasma... →
fuckyeahchemistry:
Just wanted to share this because it GMH.
-fy!chemistry
May 2010
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April 2010
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How Geckos stick: Van der Waals forces →
fuckyeahchemistry:
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC:
Geckos, nature’s supreme climbers, can race up a polished glass wall at a meter per second and support their entire body weight from a wall with only a single toe. But the gecko’s remarkable climbing ability has remained a mystery since Artistotle first observed it in the fourth century B.C.
Working at Lewis & Clark College, the University of...
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March 2010
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Peace, Love and Hostelling: Want the Best... →
There should be more of these opportunities, and they should be advertised in a better way. The majority of university students would love the opportunity to explore and diversify their experiences with some travel.
Now, where on my application do I change my birthday to be 18 again? :D
adventuresintravel:
Are you 18-25, adventurous, and love hiking, rafting, travelling and enjoying the...
February 2010
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Tiger Woods - Sponsorship Goner?
Well it seems those important people in the higher-ups of certain companies are starting to come to some sort of decision about this whole Tiger Woods fiasco.
First, it was the consulting company Accenture. They figured they’d get ahead of the curve and SUPPORT the big man for his recreational activities.
It sure is ‘what you do next that counts’. Accenture reassessed what...
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Little House on the.. Iceland Island?
Oh Boy. I’m not sure on the validity of this photograph, but I came across it today in one of my Reader feeds. I’d love to see how this apparent island looks on the far-right of this photo, but nonetheless.. Pretty wild set-up. Maybe it’s a getaway for some big-wig billionaire? From my experience on islands, I bet it’s really windy. .
And full of bird dung.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you...”
– Mark Twain (via adventuresintravel)
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January 2010
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Cut around the dotted lines.. →
Daww. If only things were this simple. People could be cut-out pieces and you fit them into the matching spot, one by one. Reality is a little more trying ;)
A Bed Adrift on the Water →
Seems like a good place to throw up a bed and have a sleep. I like the addition of the candles. Adds that extra romantic flair.
December 2009
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Calm Water, Rugged Terrain, serenity. →
Quite a photo. I think any of life’s stresses could be relieved here, no?
Cat + Roomba = Cat Obesity? →
I don’t know where people find the time to scour YouTube and come across this stuff… But I’m glad in this case someone did, and it came to my attention!