Friday, 18. July 2008
Topic: SPORT - on July 18, 2008 at 12:58:10 PM CEST
The Chinese Are Still Worlds Ahead of Us In Kick-Ass Fireworks Race
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing are less than a month away! The folks over in China, ever trying to make sure the games run smoothly, ran a quick rehearsal for the opening night ceremonies on August 11.
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Topic: SCIENCE - on July 18, 2008 at 12:55:18 PM CEST
Women's brains are different from men's – and here's scientific proof
Men and women show differences in behaviour because their brains are physically distinct organs, new research suggests. Male and female brains appear to be constructed from markedly different genetic blueprints.
The differences in the circuitry that wires them up and the chemicals that transmit messages inside them are so great as to point to the conclusion that there is not just one kind of human brain, but two, according to recent neurological studies.
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Topic: MUSIK - on July 18, 2008 at 11:39:08 AM CEST
James-Brown-Trödel für fast eine Million Dollar versteigert
Mit alten Sachen viel Geld machen: Fans und Sammler haben in New York fast 900.000 Dollar für Erinnerungsstücke des verstorbenen Soulsängers James Brown ausgegeben. Ein Diabetes-Armband wechselte für 32.500 Dollar den Besitzer.
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Topic: FUN - on July 18, 2008 at 11:36:28 AM CEST
10 Facts You Didn't Know About Houdini
Harry Houdini is likely the greatest and most well-known magician of all time. While his tricks are not mind-shattering by today's standsards like they were during the early days of vaudeville, he was the master showman of his field. He knew how to promote himself and his efforts are still studied by innumerable magicians of today.
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