Before you read this article, you may have thought your dog had the grossest eating habits ever. But Fido's penchant for poo is nothing compared to some of these sickos highlighted in Cracked. For example, Victorian scientist William Buckland: He didn't just stop at the meat of animals, either. While on a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, a strange mark was found on the floor. A debate broke out as to what the stain could possibly be, at which point Buckland got on his hands and knees, licked the stain and confidently announced it to be bat piss. But the craziest thing Buckland ever did, at…
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8 historical figures who ate disgusting things
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Mobile Working Options for Frequent Travelers
Kathika Travel Website3 Feb 2012 | 10:18 amFor frequent travelers, some things are non-negotiable. Certain products and services simply make working while on the road simpler and more organized. According to a report released last year by Norm Rose of Travel Tech Consulting Inc., 16 percent of travelers surveyed currently use smartphones to book trips. That figure rises to 18 percent among the 18 to 35 year olds and to 33 percent among frequent travelers. It should come as no surprise that today’s travelers rely on Internet connectivity to get things done and meet deadlines when on the road. Staying connected is critical to…
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8 historical figures who ate disgusting things
8 Feb 2012 | 11:26 pmBefore you read this article, you may have thought your dog had the grossest eating habits ever. But Fido's penchant for poo is nothing compared to some of these sickos highlighted in Cracked. For example, Victorian scientist William Buckland: He didn't just stop at the meat of animals, either. While on a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, a strange mark was found on the floor. A debate broke out as to what the stain could possibly be, at which point Buckland got on his hands and knees, licked the stain and confidently announced it to be bat piss. But the craziest thing Buckland ever did, at… -
5 explanations of why teenagers act the way the do
8 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pmUnderstanding the teenage mind could be a life's work. For those of you who don't have that kind of time, however, Mental Floss gives five things that could explain the mind of the teenager. For example, parents, have you ever wondered if your teenager is somehow getting dumber? Parents of teens often wonder what happened to the bright child they used to have. How can someone go from getting A’s to getting C’s when they seem to be doing the same amount of work? Once again, changes in the brain are to blame. While the merits of IQ tests are debatable, scientists used to think IQ… -
Surviving the loss of a star employee
8 Feb 2012 | 11:16 pmSome groups have stellar members who carry the team. That's all well and good until that member leaves. Then what? This Smartblog video will help you answer that question: Full story at Smartblog on Leadership. Top news for leaders. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Disneyland circa 1957 [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 11:14 pmThis video was shot in 1957, less than two years after Disneyland had opened. The footage is newly restored and ready to take you to the happiest place on earth as it was in its early days. Full story at Mental Floss. All the top Internet videos in one place. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
People unplugging their TVs during the Super Bowl
8 Feb 2012 | 11:08 pmThere's no faster way to ruin an American's day than to unplug his or her TV during the Super Bowl. Think we're exaggerating? Take a look at these folks go form 0 to 60 in less than a second, all thanks to Jimmy Kimmel's latest Challenge. Full story at Jimmy Kimmel Live. Top sports news. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Kathika Travel Website
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Mobile Working Options for Frequent Travelers
3 Feb 2012 | 10:18 amFor frequent travelers, some things are non-negotiable. Certain products and services simply make working while on the road simpler and more organized. According to a report released last year by Norm Rose of Travel Tech Consulting Inc., 16 percent of travelers surveyed currently use smartphones to book trips. That figure rises to 18 percent among the 18 to 35 year olds and to 33 percent among frequent travelers. It should come as no surprise that today’s travelers rely on Internet connectivity to get things done and meet deadlines when on the road. Staying connected is critical to… -
One Surefire Way to Save Money When Traveling
10 Jan 2012 | 10:23 amIf there’s an easy, effortless way to save money on travel expenses, why doesn’t everyone take advantage of it? It has to be because they don’t know coupon codes are readily available. Sure, everyone sees the field where you can enter a promotion code. They’re on every e-commerce website. Yet many, if not most, people think those are reserved for people who were issued coupons and codes. This is not so. Anyone can find coupon codes for almost anything, and they will almost always cut a bit off the bill. Anyone booking travel should do this without fail. How does… -
Tips for Finding Cheap Flights and Hotels
9 Jan 2012 | 10:06 amWe all want to travel, but many of us don’t have the budget to do so frequently. That is, we didn’t have the budget to do so, until the internet. Online services have changed the face of travel. What was once a tedious and multistep process has become — simpler, at least. No one would really call it simple. And complex might be better, too. The more services you try, the more chances you can find to save. There are quite a few services that can help you find hotel and airline rates that enable you to travel even with a small budget. Best flight prices The greatest… -
Alaska Airlines Baggage Restrictions, Luggage Charges and Carry on Luggage
15 Apr 2011 | 2:57 amAs a passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight it is important to be aware of baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on luggage policies. These details will determine how you pack for your trip, and what you do when you arrive at the airport. Alaska Airlines charges $20 for the first, second an third bag. Each bag over this will be assessed a fee of $50 each. Alaska Airlines also charges for oversize and overweight baggage. A bag is considered oversize if bigger than 62 linear inches and overweight if heavier than 50 pounds. Alaska Airlines allows each passenger to carry on one bag… -
Visiting the St. Louis Arch
29 Dec 2010 | 10:30 amKnown as the St. Louis Arch, Gateway Arch, and Gateway to the West, this famous piece of architecture is at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the banks of the Mississippi river in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The arch is part of the park’s celebration of the westward expansion of the country between 1803 and 1890. It was designed by competition winners Eero Saarinen and Hannskarl Bandel in 1947, but construction didn’t begin until 1963. While the structure was completed in October of 1965, it wasn’t opened to the public in 1967, twenty years after the design was…
