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Record High Readings Of Carbon Dioxide Raise Concern

Record High Readings Of Carbon Dioxide Raise Concern

By Meera Dolasia on May 18, 2013

On Thursday, May 9th, 2013, Federal scientists overseeing the oldest greenhouse gas monitoring system situated in Hawaii, reported that worldwide levels of carbon dioxide, the chief culprit behind global warming had reached 400 parts per million, a milestone never been encountered by humans before.

If You Like The Words 'Free' And 'Books' You Are Going To Love Our Summer Reading Program!

If You Like The Words 'Free' And 'Books' You Are Going To Love Our Summer Reading Program!

By Meera Dolasia on May 16, 2013

For our readers that live in the United States, this is a magical time of the year. That's because the countdown to Summer vacation has begun - Months of lounging around the house, park or beach, sipping chilled lemonade and reading books, with not a worry in the world. Can things get any better? Read on . .

App Turns Mindless Humming Into Real  Music

App Turns Mindless Humming Into Real  Music

By Meera Dolasia on May 15, 2013

If you are like most people, at some point or another you have been caught humming some mindless tune which might even be catchy enough to be a super hit if only, you could turn it into a musical composition - Now thanks to a brilliant app called ScoreCleaner, you can!

The Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Of 1916

The Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Of 1916

By Meera Dolasia on May 13, 2013

While today, the mere mention of a shark sighting sends shivers down our spines, such was not the case about a century ago. In those days, most people believed that sharks were tame creatures who could be easily scared and had jaws so weak, that even if one were brave enough to come close, it would pose no threat. This belief was reinforced by experts who maintained that sharks would never attack humans, especially in the temperate waters of the United States, unless they were provoked.

Video Of The Week - A Festival Dedicated To Internet Cat Videos!

Video Of The Week - A Festival Dedicated To Internet Cat Videos!

By Meera Dolasia on May 13, 2013

On Saturday May 11th, six thousand cat lovers and their felines gathered in downtown Oakland to participate in the city’s first Internet Cat Video Festival. The block party which began at 3.00pm featured local bands dressed up as cats, comedians telling cat jokes and dozens of booths selling hand-crafted cat merchandise.

2013 Gumball 3000 Rally Lineup Includes Street Legal Batmobile!

2013 Gumball 3000 Rally Lineup Includes Street Legal Batmobile!

By Meera Dolasia on May 13, 2013

On May 18th, 2013, over 120 exotic cars will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark to participate in the Gumball 3000 Rally, a 3,000-mile trek that will take them across 13 counties all the way to the beautiful shores of Monaco. While the lineup will include many specimens of the world's most expensive cars none, will arouse as much excitement and curiosity as the replica of Batman's Tumbler AKA Batmobile.

Peddler's Creamery Uses Human Power To Churn Out Delicious Ice Cream

Peddler's Creamery Uses Human Power To Churn Out Delicious Ice Cream

By Meera Dolasia on May 12, 2013

There are thousands of artisanal ice cream shops that churn out delicious organic frozen treats everywhere. So what makes Los Angeles based Peddler's Creamery so special? They do it the 'green' way, by making the frozen treat, using human pedaled power!

The $20 Billion Dollar Day That We Call Mother's Day

The $20 Billion Dollar Day That We Call Mother's Day

By Meera Dolasia on May 11, 2013

Tomorrow is Mother's Day, which means that you will probably spend the morning toiling in the kitchen making a scrumptious breakfast and serving it to her along with some flowers, chocolates or even jewelry. While your mother will probably thank you profusely so will, the U.S. Government!

Introducing, The World's Smallest Movie Stars . . Atoms

Introducing, The World's Smallest Movie Stars . . Atoms

By Meera Dolasia on May 10, 2013

On Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, a group of nanophysicists from tech giant IBM unveiled their first production - A Boy And His Atom. However, the one-minute blockbuster that has already won the Guinness World Record Award for the smallest stop-motion film, is not an attempt by the tech company to get into the movie business, but a way to showcase future technology and more importantly, get young kids interested in a future in science, by demonstrating how fun it can be.

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