Number systems of major languages and minor dialects more inside

"An amazing collection of postcards from the dawn of the twentieth century that depict what life would be like in the year 2000" This collection of German postcards were originally give-aways in Hildebrands chocolates in 1900 -- they depict the world as it would be in 2000. Included are a water-unicycle, slidewalks, locomotives pulling houses, personal airplanes, weather control systems, amphibious railways, police X-rays for seeing through walls, and, of course, zeppelins. Beautiful artwork, too more inside

David Halberstam 1934 - 2007 David Halberstam [wikipedia] was an American journalist and author . He wrote about sports and politics [nytimes]. He had some masterfull things to say about the role of journalists and how they may not be living up to that now. He died [nytimes] yesterday at the age of 74. more inside

Laminated Bananas Really. Watch where you step. more inside

Man leaves unusual tip in London restaurant.

the worlds most fantastic Praying Mantis photo This will make you smile, and perhaps dance! more inside

Curious George: Save Darfur? Hi monkey's, long time no see. I am considering making a donation to the group "Save Darfur," but I'm not sure if I should. I have heard mixed messages of this group and I'm not sure what is true and what is hype. more inside