Topic: DRUGS - on October 20, 2008 at 6:45:00 PM CEST
Scientists discover Stone Age drug paraphernalia
They found ceramic bowls, as well as tubes for inhaling drug fumes or powders, which appear to have originated in South America between 100BC and 400BC and were then carried 400 miles to the islands.
While the use of such paraphernalia for inhaling drugs is well-known, the age of the bowls has thrown new light on how long humans have been taking drugs.
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Topic: FUN - on October 20, 2008 at 6:39:00 PM CEST
The Sarah Palin Rap
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Topic: FUN - on October 20, 2008 at 6:38:00 PM CEST
Terry Tate meets Sarah Palin
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Topic: PHOTO - on October 20, 2008 at 6:35:00 PM CEST
Best Microscopic Images of 2008 Announced
Sinewy filaments within squirming microscopic diatoms, a type of algae, are artificially rainbow hued as a result of being photographed through polarizing light filters.
Captured by retired British microscopist Michael Stringer, the photo took top prize--and U.S. $3,000--in the 2008 Small World Photomicrography Competition, organizers announced on October 15. Sponsored by Nikon, the annual contest showcases "the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope."
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