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7 People Who Cheated Death (Then Kicked It In The Balls)

Submitted by extra on Tue, 2008-07-22 16:14.

How would you react to being dropped out of a plane without a parachute, or buried alive? After crapping your pants, that is. These folks survived that and more, slapping Death in the face and telling it to go make them a sandwich.

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Wheelchair Sign

Submitted by extra on Tue, 2008-07-22 12:44.

Humor

Wheelchair Sign
Originally uploaded by Renier & Rene Taken at the St Lucia Crocodile Park

Uploaded by Renier & Rene on 7 May 07, 8.51AM BST.

Lewis Hamilton Wins the British Grand Prix

Submitted by extra on Sun, 2008-07-06 16:41.

"Thank you so much guys. I know it's been a tough weekend but we pulled it together when it mattered. Oh my god, we did it."
Lewis Hamilton on the team McLaren radio

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7 People From Around the World With Real Mutant Superpowers

Submitted by extra on Tue, 2008-07-01 15:59.

They walk among us! Some even fly among us! They may even take the bus among us from time to time! Homosapiens-Superior is here, and can do things that have scientists scratching their heads. We're carefully tracking their progress, so that one day soon we may gather them together and fight crime. Or maybe commit crimes. We haven't decided yet.

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Mercedes to go Green. ALL Green. No Petroleum by 2015.

Submitted by extra on Fri, 2008-06-27 08:13.

In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.

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Heavy Drinkers' Genes May Cut Cancer Risk

Submitted by extra on Tue, 2008-05-27 15:38.

Could your genes actually help lower the risk of getting cancer when drinking alcohol? A new study says that this may be possible.

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Unusual German Street Performance (pics)

Submitted by extra on Sun, 2008-05-18 21:29.

Berlin street performer Johan Lorbeer has an unusual approach to street performance. Just by "hanging out" on the side of a building, thousands of locals and tourists marvel as they walk by.

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The 9 Most Obnoxious Memes to Ever Escape the Web

Submitted by extra on Fri, 2008-05-16 11:45.

The internet is responsible for many terrible things, which the world tolerates as long as these terrible things stay on the internet. But some internet memes become so popular they spill out and infect the real world in ways that simply cannot be tolerated.

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